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The Lochaber and
Lorn area contains some of the most scenic and diverse walking
country in the whole of the British Isles, including Ben Nevis,
the highest peak in the UK, the incredibly beautiful Glen Coe
and the romantic islands of Mull, Rum and Eigg.
Possible
walks range from strenuous and exhilarating scrambles along the
Aonach Eagach ridge, stiff climbs to the tops of Munros
(peaks over 3000ft) such as Bidean nam Bian, to short but
delightful strolls like those round Port Appin and Inchree
Falls.
Not all our hills demand super fitness, nor is
age necessarily a deterrent; many people in their 70s and 80s
and whole families enjoy regular walks and climbs in the area.
Longer walks over less steep terrain can be had along the West
Highland Way and in the wilderness of Rannoch Moor, while the
gentle slopes of the small islands of Kerrera (near Oban) and
Lismore in Loch Linnhe are within easy reach by ferry from the
mainland. An interesting day out can combine a cruise along Loch
Etive or Loch Nevis with a walk back with stunning views, or a
ramble up Glen Stockdale including some mild caving.
Special-interest walks include hunting for orchids and rare
Scottish butterflies, watching eagles, bats and deer rutting, to
collecting edible fungi in the autumn. Others lead to sites of
archaeological importance, which are particularly rich in our
area, ranging from standing stones and Pictish brochs to remains
of 19th Century clearance villages.
The Lochaber & Lorn
Group of the Ramblers covers walks in all the above categories,
and our members have a deserved reputation for welcoming
visitors of all ages from other parts of the UK and overseas.
Our area is easy to access, being within 2-2½ hours by road and
rail from Glasgow, and 1½-2 hours from Inverness, which has
regular flight connections to other parts of Britain. There is
an abundance of good accommodation in the area, ranging from
simple bothies and caravan sites to B&Bs and grander hotels.
We sincerely welcome everyone who loves walking and diverse and
unspoilt countryside to join us on any of the walks in our
programme.
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