jonah. 775 Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 i'm off up there on Sunday, staying at Glen Nevis campsite. we're hoping to go up Ben Nevis but the weather will make or break that plan, probably go up Steally falls too, fancy going over to the coast but don't want to be driving more than an hour from Fort William... any tips on dog friendly pubs, things to do, places to visit, munro's to have a go at... i've only got 3 full days after Sunday so want to make it count... cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 I live there and tbh it doesnt really matter about the weather as the mountain has its own ideas lol Done it other day and i was f****d lol its a hard slog! As matter of fact the ben race was on saturday the same guy won it again for the 8th year in a row. A dr. Think it was 1hour 28min up and down. I dont drink but i have seen a few people going into pubs with dogs. if you head along by Glenfinnan there loch shiel about a 40min drive its very nice.also head up to Spean bridge and loch lochy 25min drive. Stunning area. Tbh its all stunnung up here. You wont be dissapointed. Or you can go up the lost valley at glencoe its a bit of a trek but well worth the visit. Good thing you can camp anywhere basically with a fire. You can fish all the lochs connected to the Caledonian canal free. oh if you in fort william town visit the commando museum its full of a few interesting things and its free entry. Stuffed animals. A birching table and ww2 commando stuff aswell as jacobite history. Kills an hour if its raining. Its just off the high street on the square. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 Oh if you dont fancy walking the ben you can get the gondola up at the nevis range. also the harry potter steam train to mallaig . I highly recommend if you go to Glenfinnan stop off@ loch morar i swear the beach there is like a carribean beach. Pure white sands the dogs will love it. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonah. 775 Posted September 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 Thanks Scot I had a feeling that was your neck of the woods... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 No problem mate im sure you will enjoy you're visit. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ollieollie 766 Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 I've done the Ben 4 times, only once in good weather with a clear view on top. It's a good stroll! I can recommend rockhopper canoeing just of fort w, they will put you on some nice paddling 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
robbo 832 Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 Ive been up there Jonah its beautiful. We stayed in a little village called arisaig, near mallaig. some cracking spots[,beaches to yourself] out that way. Worth a drive up towards Inverness to see the dolphins in the Moray firth. We did the walk up Ben Nevis, it was a hard slog but the views from certain points are epic. As Scot says weather pleases itself up there. we set off in shorts sweating our nads off and had trousers jumpers and hoodies on at the top, which was covered in snow. Wherever you get to youll love it. Newkid was up there a couple of years ago as well so he may be able to help. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stumfelter 3,034 Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 If you go up Ben Nevis make sure you wear appropriate clothing, I once saw a silly f*cker in t shirt, shorts and trainers and when I chatted with him it turns out he didn't even have a compass. What a knob! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pesky1972 5,289 Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 Unless you really want to tick the big one off your list I'd give it a miss. If you're reasonably fit, and have a bit of experience walking in the hills, I'd recommend the Ring of Steall walk round the Mamores. Long day but very rewarding..., if the weather's kind to you that is ? https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fortwilliam/ringofsteall.shtml 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,763 Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 If you go up Ben Nevis make sure you wear appropriate clothing, I once saw a silly f*cker in t shirt, shorts and trainers and when I chatted with him it turns out he didn't even have a compass. What a knob! You don't need a compass to go up Nevis and tbh next time I go up I'll probably wear trainers. The trail is very good and imo boots were unnecessary. Layers and water/snacks are necessary though. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,952 Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 If you go up Ben Nevis make sure you wear appropriate clothing, I once saw a silly f*cker in t shirt, shorts and trainers and when I chatted with him it turns out he didn't even have a compass. What a knob! You don't need a compass to go up Nevis and tbh next time I go up I'll probably wear trainers. The trail is very good and imo boots were unnecessary. Layers and water/snacks are necessary though. Always wear appropriate footwear mate. Feet and ankles are the most common mountain injuries and the cause for most avoidable rescue call outs. Tbh I could charge up a pyraneean mountain in my flip flops, still, doesn't mean it's wise Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AKA-BRINDLE 879 Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 Was up that way in may...first time in 12yrs...we always used to holiday round Fort William when the kids where younger...climbed Nevis a couple of times wth the kids as teenagers... Glen Nevis is great for walking and as others have said through Nevis gorge to the steal falls is really something to see...we went early morning and had the meadow to ourselves and had the dog off the lead...if you get the chance take the Corran ferry and head north to Malaig via Mull...we used to stay around Ardnamurchan a lot...theres a little bar at the back of the Strontian hotel called the bothy bar...dog friendly, good people and ales (Cairngorm brewery do some good ales)...have a good'un we will be heading back next may 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,763 Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 If you go up Ben Nevis make sure you wear appropriate clothing, I once saw a silly f*cker in t shirt, shorts and trainers and when I chatted with him it turns out he didn't even have a compass. What a knob! You don't need a compass to go up Nevis and tbh next time I go up I'll probably wear trainers. The trail is very good and imo boots were unnecessary. Layers and water/snacks are necessary though. Always wear appropriate footwear mate. Feet and ankles are the most common mountain injuries and the cause for most avoidable rescue call outs. Tbh I could charge up a pyraneean mountain in my flip flops, still, doesn't mean it's wise I don't see why trainers (or a trail shoe) aren't appropriate for Nevis. More need for a sturdy boot crossing a horse paddock in my experience. The path might be a long slog but it's not at all treacherous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,952 Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 If you go up Ben Nevis make sure you wear appropriate clothing, I once saw a silly f*cker in t shirt, shorts and trainers and when I chatted with him it turns out he didn't even have a compass. What a knob! You don't need a compass to go up Nevis and tbh next time I go up I'll probably wear trainers. The trail is very good and imo boots were unnecessary. Layers and water/snacks are necessary though. Always wear appropriate footwear mate. Feet and ankles are the most common mountain injuries and the cause for most avoidable rescue call outs. Tbh I could charge up a pyraneean mountain in my flip flops, still, doesn't mean it's wise I don't see why trainers (or a trail shoe) aren't appropriate for Nevis. More need for a sturdy boot crossing a horse paddock in my experience. The path might be a long slog but it's not at all treacherous. Trail shoes are a little different to a pair of classics mate It's more about sole support and grip. Jesus I've slipped on my arse crossing the street in me Pumas ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
low plains drifter 10,545 Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 Flip flops, Pumas ?, can you not get Crocs over there ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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