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Spean Bridge Directions

From the South, follow signs for A82 to Fort William, then continue on the A82 to Spean Bridge. At Spean Bridge take the A86 Newtonmore direction for approx. third of a mile. Turn left at the primary school. Continue up hill, past school and chalet is in view. Take 2nd right, then left and left again.

From the A9, follow the signs for Dalwhinnie A889. Continue on A889 for approx. 9 miles. At T-Junction, turn left onto A86 to Spean Bridge. At Spean Bridge, turn right at school. Continue up hill past school and chalet is in view. Take 2nd right, then left and left again.

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village at Spean Bridge
 

Spean Bridge

Set in beautiful countryside, Spean Bridge is an ideally set location for exploring the Highlands of Scotland. It has fantastic views with quiet country walks and mountain biking tracks. There are two museums and a memorial which pay tribute to the commando's who trained in this area during World War 2. Nearby, within walking distance, is a golf course. Fishing is also available locally.

Spean Bridge has a small Spar (supermarket) shop, for all you're basic needs, "The Highland Soap Company" and the "Spean Bridge Woolen Mill" offer a wide selection of scottish goods, a "Whisky Shop" where you can taste & buy and a cafe serving a wide range of food to suit all tastes. There are bars & restaurants nearby. All these amenities are short walk from the chalet.

Nine miles south on the A82, at the foot of magnificent Ben Nevis, is Fort William. It boasts good shopping with a large supermarket. There is also a leisure centre with facilities including an indoor swimming pool, climbing wall, tennis, gym and squash courts. At the Ben Nevis Distillery, you can sample the local whisky and enjoy an informative tour. There are a good selection of Restaurants and evening entertainment is also available in the summer season. A museum with local historical information, sits in the centre of the town.

Train, bus and boat trips can all be accessed from the town, whether you would like to visit Oban,Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth or you could even take the scenic Steam Train, during the summer, to Mallaig (as seen in "Harry Potter").

For the more challenged, there is ice climbing in the "Ice Factor" at Kinlochleven (30 miles approx.), Off Road Quad Biking (6 miles approx.) and of course you could always climb Ben Nevis. A 10 minute car journey, sets you at the foot of the "Aonach Mor" gondola ride, taking you up the mountain, by cable car, to see breathtaking views and a mountain restaurant. Skiing is available during the winter months. There is also a mountain bike track which is used for the World Downhill Championship rounds, could you be the next champion?

Aviemore (1 hrs drive approx.) has a Wildlife Park, Adventure Centre, Deer Park and watersports. The Cairngorm mountain range with "Dry Ski Slope" and Funicular Railway, can also be accessed from here.
The City of Inverness has excellent shopping, cinemas, helicopter rides, museums and castles. Your spectacular journey there will take you alongside Loch Ness, if you're lucky you might spot "Nessie"!
To the west you can visit Mallaig, a small fishing village, take a boat to the Small Isles or go to the "Silver Sands" at Morar.

All these places and more can be accessed within a days trip!

Spean Bridge Golf Course & Train Station
Spean Bridge Golf Course in Highlands of Scotland
Spean Bridge Train Station in Scottish Highlands
Spean Bridge - Highland Soap Company
Scottish Highlands
Highland Soap Company - Scottish Highlands
Fort William
Fort William in Highlands of Scotland
Fort William in Scottish Highlands
Sunset on Loch Laggan Glencoe
Sunset on Loch Laggan - Highlands of Scotland
Glencoe Scottish Highlands
View from Cille Choirille Glenfinnan Monument
The Great Glen in Highlands of Scotland
Glenfinnan Monument in Scottish Highlands
Arisaig Beach with views to Skye and the Small Isles
Arisaig Beach   and views to the Small Isles in Highlands of Scotland
View towards Skye from Arisaig beach in Scottish Highlands
Loch Chiarain above Kinlochleven
Loch Chiarain above Kinlochleven in Highlands of Scotland
View from Cille Chorille in Scottish Highlands
Loch Laggan in the Highlands of Scotland
Highlands of Scotland
Scottish Highlands
Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge
Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge
Spean Bridge Commando Memorial
View from Commando Memorial towards Ben Nevis Grey Corries
View from Commando Memorial towards Ben Nevis in Highlands of Scotland
Grey Corries
Landmark Park in Carrbridge Nevis Range Ski Resort
Landmark Park in Carrbridge in Highlands of Scotland
Nevis Range Ski Resort

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Links

The Highland Soap Company - Spean Bridge, Highlands of Scotland - www.highlandsoaps.com

Spean Bridge Woolen Mill with cafe, weavers exhibition, whisky shop & varios highland goods to purchase.

Scotland - A Travel Guide to Holidays in Scotland 

Highland Activities

Nevis Range for skiing & snowboarding

Mountain Webcam Link

Nevis Range Snow Conditions Report....

 

 

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