Discover Our Area
Useful Information.
Buses.
Ben View House/ Ben View Pod/ Westwind Eco Pod
The nearest bus stop is a 2-3 minute walk from the house and is called Perth Place, Upper Achintore. Please see the links below to check out the current timetable
Monday - Friday - Click Here
Saturday - Sunday - Click Here
Taxi.
Speeders Cabs
01397 704000
(the only 24hr service in Fort William)
Nevis Taxis
01397 703000
Elecar
01397 705509
A&A Taxis
01397 701702
Ferrys.
Corran Ferry
9.3miles from the Pod (approx. 20min drive)
This ferry takes you across to Ardgour - a very short crossing Click Here
Ardgour offers beautiful scenery and a number of visitor attractions
Click Here
Mallaig ferry Terminal
44miles from the pod (approx. 1hour drive)
This port can take you to the below destinations:
Armadale
Canna
Eigg
Lochboisdale
Muck
Oban
Rum
Please check the website for all the information on fares and the timetable
Click Here
Mallaig itself has lots of offer and is a gorgeous seaside town to visit. Please have a browse through the website below for more information on what to see and do in Mallaig.
Click Here
Dining.
The area has a number of lovely places to eat in the town centre and the out lying area. A few suggestions below.
The Crannog Seafood Restaurant
situated in the Town Centre on the edge of Loch Linnhe
Click Here
01397 705589
Garrison West
Gastro Pub and Restaurant - situated in the Town Centre
Click Here
01397 701873
Spice Tandoori
a traditional Indian restaurant and takeaway
situated in the Town Centre
Click Here
01397 705192
The Ben Nevis Inn
Situated at the foot of Ben Nevis
Click Here
01397 701227
The Glen Nevis Restaurant and Bar
Situated in Glen Nevis
Click Here
01397 705459
The Black Isle Brewery
Excellent pizza and beer - situated in the Town Centre
Click Here
01397 700876
Coffee & Cake.
Rain Bakery
A newly opened bakery in the town centre
Click Here
The Wildcat
A zero waste vegan café in the town centre
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Highland Soap Company
Café and shop based in Inverlochy
Click Here
Car Hire.
Easy Drive
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Practical Car and Van Rental
Click Here
Things to see and do in the area.
Jacobite Steam Train.
A magical journey from Fort William to Mallaig on what has become own as the Harry Potter Train. This is a super popular attraction and booking in advance is a must!
Click Here
Glenfinnan monument and viaduct.
Stunning views of the monument and the viaduct and the loch plus a with a newly opened café. Park up in Glenfinnan for a lovely walk along Loch Shiel.
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Nevis Range.
There are so many activities to do and explore at Nevis Range including Gondola Rides, Tree Adventure High Wire, Mountain biking, seasonal snow sports and walking routes.
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Treasures of the Earth.
A large collection of gemstones, crystals and fossils. Find out how to book and further info through the website below.
Click Here
West Highland Museum.
A Museum set up by locals in 1922 to showcase artifacts from the mountainous area and its people.
Click Here
Cruise Loch Linnhe.
Cruise along Loch Linnhe with the commentary of a very experienced skipper and hopefully get to see some of the local wild life.
Click Here
Emergency Contact.
Medical Assistance.
Glen Mhor Medical Practice
01397 703773
Craig Nevis Surgery
01397 702947
Tweedale Surgery
01397 703136
All doctors surgeries are located at the
Fort William Health Centre
Camaghael, Fort William PH33 7AQ
Ben Nevis Distillery.
Book a tour and sample the local distilled Whisky from the source! Find out more and book at the website below.
Click Here
Urgent Medical Care.
Belford Hospital
Local hospital, Accident and Emergency department
Belford Road, Fort William PH33 6BS
For out of hours please call NHS 24 on 111
Dentist.
M&S Dental care
Glen Nevis Place, Fort William PH33 6DA
01397 702147
