Ardgour & the Corran Narrows of Loch Linnhe
From Your Cabin Doorstep
A common question from guests is, what's within walking distance of the cabins?
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​We're located in a marvellous rural location, with forest, waterfalls, hills, beaches and lochs all on our doorstep. We also have the benefit of several eateries along with an activity provider just a short walk away.
Inchree Waterfalls
Located just a 20 minute walk from us are the stunning Inchree Waterfalls.
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These magificent 'falls drop several hundred feet in a series of steps, fed by the River Abhainn Righ from Glen Righ.
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An easy path winds up the edge of the gorge, giving close-up views of the waterfalls and panoramic views overlooking Loch Linnhe & the Ardgour mountains.
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More info on Inchree Waterfalls can be got from:
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By the car park area for the waterfalls, there's also a viewing & feeding area for observing red squirrels. More info from:
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Located immediately behind the cabins are the upland forested areas of Glen Righ & Corrychurachan.
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From the waterfall path you can join up with the Inchree Forest Walks.
A network of winding trails & logging roads covers the Glen Righ & Corrychurachan areas.
The routes are ideal for easy walking, jogging & mountain / gravel-biking, You can occupy yourself here for a short time to a full day.
Inchree, Corrychurachan
& Glen Righ Forest Trails
RoamWest
Pub & Restaurant
Here at Inchree. we're very fortunate to have a country pub located just a stone's throw from the cabins.
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RoamWest is a 30 year+ established venue. Cosy, warm & welcoming, it's everything you'd expect from a Highland Pub, serving local ales, a large selection of classic Malt Whiskies & a locally-sourced dinner menu.
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The large dining room has a central open fire to relax around. There's decent coffee, along with outdoor seating for the warmer months.
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See their Facebook for current opening times and menu.
(Mostly closed between November to March)
The Corran Ferry is an inland ferry service that plys it's way daily across the Corran Narrows, (the narrowest part of Loch Linnhe) and is just a 10 minute walk from the cabins.
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The ferry provides access to the beautiful & remote areas of Ardgour, Moidart & the Ardnamurchan Peninsula. These are are the westerly outlying areas of Lochaber, culminating in the most westerly point of mainland UK, Ardnamurchan Point.
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The ferry is free to walkers & cyclists, and operates daily, back and forward from Nether Lochaber (our side) to Ardgour, from 6.30am to 9.20pm.
The crossing takes only a few minutes and you're never waiting more than around 25 minutes for the ferry to return. Timetable here.
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The Corran Narrows is a spectacular setting, with huge, open views looking up Loch Linnhe to Fort William and southward back to Inchree and beyond, towards the vast expanse of Loch Linnhe & the Beinn a'Bheither mountain massif.
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The Ardgour side of the Narrows has a lovely beach for enjoying the views, with the lighthouse providing an interesting backdrop. It is particularly stunning on a nice evening, as the sun sets down the loch.
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Corran Ferry
& The Narrows
of Loch Linnhe
Ardgour Ales
Ardgour Ales are located on the Ardgour side of the Corran Narrows.
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As well as a Craft Ale Brewery with heated beer tent, they also offer fabulous artisan pizzas every Friday evening & Sunday afternoon.
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After getting off the Corran Ferry on the Ardgour side, you simply turn right and walk along the waterfront for arround 400 metres, (taking in the wonderful panoramic views) and you’ll see their sign, just after the church.
You just need to pre-book the Friday pizzas via their website.
(Sunday afternoon pizza is just walk-in.)
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You can also take a few bottles or a firkin of their splendid Real Ales too. Fresh-baked bread & breakfast rolls also available.
Enjoy the novelty of going for pizza via a ferry ride!
The Ardgour Lochan Trails are a a network of easy paths & tracks that meander through beautiful natural woodland and around 2 small lochans. (Highland word for a small lake)
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The trails are located behind the settlement of Ardgour, on the other side of the Corran Narrows. Take 5 minute free crossing on the Corran Ferry. The directions to the path start are the same as if going to Ardgour Ales. From the ferry, walk right along the single-track road by the loch-side for 400 metres. Immediately after the parish church, the paths begin, up the track to the left. You will see a gate and green direction sign for the lochan walks.
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The trails are suitable for a gravel / mountain bikes and all-terrain pushchairs.
Ardgour Lochan Trails
Outdoor Swimming
The beach has a breathtaking 180 degree panorama, looking east to the Glen Coe & Beinn a'Bheither mountains, and southwest looking down the vast expanse of Loch Linnhe towards the Firth of Lorne.
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There are also some hidden waterfall pools, located just a short walk from the cabins, which are perfect for a dip. We can advise on how to easily find them so please just ask.
Nomad Cafe is a pop-up eaterie located on the Ardgour side of the Corran Narrows, serving a range of hearty hot food and snacks
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Operating from a caravan directly opposite the slipway, they're easy to see when you get off the ferry.
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See their Facebook for current opening times and menu.
Nomad Cafe
Vertical Descents
Activity Centre
Vertical Descents is a long-established activity provider, located opposite the car park to the Inchree Waterfall walks, just a 10 minute walk from us.
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Vertical Descents were the pioneers of bringing commercial canyoning to Scotland, establishing their Inchree base in 1998. they offer thrilling descents of the Inchree Waterfalls, along with mainly-water-based activities, such as rafting, coasteering & much more.
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See their Facebook for full info.
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