Ben Nevis from Loch Eil
Lochaber is rightly known as the outdoor capital of the UK , offering a vast array of opportunities for outdoor activities. It consists of the area around Fort William and the western portion of the Great Glen. Mountain ranges include the imposing Nevis Range, with Ben Nevis - Britain 's highest mountain at 1344m -dominating the skyline, and also the dark and brooding peaks of Glen Coe.
Glen Nevis
Loch Linnhe and Loch Eil are major sea lochs with resident populations of otters, seals and porpoise, with sea eagles to be found towards the Sound of Mull. Lochs Lochy and Arkaig have remote shores, and indeed the country to the west of Arkaig (Knoydart) is known as the Rough Bounds, with parts more easily accessed by sea than by road. The Caledonian Canal links lochs Linnhe, Lochy, Oich and Ness.
Glenfinnan viaduct, Loch Moidart, Across Loch Ailort .
The Road to the Isles passes through spectacular Glenfinnan, noted for its monument to the gathering of the clans at the head of Loch Shiel in support of the Jacobite cause, and the dramatic railway viaduct, latterly of Harry Potter fame. Arisaig, the gateway to the small isles, has endless vistas of sea and sky with ever-changing light illuminating. There are beautiful white sand beaches stretching away to the north towards Morar. A seal or two usually grace the busy harbour at Mallaig, which also boasts its own otter.
Ariundle oak woods, Castle Tioram.
To the south lies the peninsula of Ardnamurchan, the most westerly point on the British mainland and a viewing hotspot for whales and dolphins. The wider Ardnamuchan region includes the remote areas of Morven, Sunart and Moidart; unspoilt places with a host of wildlife watching opportunities. At least one day will be spent in this area during your holiday.
Glen Roy
Other locations of interest within reasonable driving distance of Glen Loy include the spectacular geological feature known as the Parallel Roads of Glen Roy (also good for raptors), Creag Meagidh NNR, Appin and the north Argyll coastline, Loch Ness and Glen Garry.