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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, to stiff climbs to the tops of Munroe's
(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 are often organised and include hunting for orchids and rare
Scottish butterflies, watching eagles and bats and deer rutting
and, in the autumn, collecting edible fungi. 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.
We sincerely welcome anyone who loves walking and diverse and
unspoilt countryside to join us on any of the walks in our
programme.
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