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Loch Ness, Heilan Coos,Great Glen, Fort William and Glencoe

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Inverness, Scotland
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8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

This is a small private tour that takes you from Inverness down the Great Glen to Fort William and on to Glencoe. We will travel along Loch Ness side stopping at Urquhart Castle and then Fort Augustus where you can see the locks on the Caledonian Canal. We continue further down the Great Glen to Fort William stopping en route at The Well of the 7 heads monument and The Commando Memorial. Continuing on we visit Glenfinnan before viewing Neptunes staircase on our way to spectacular Glencoe. The Beauty of this itinerary is that it can be adjusted to suit your wishes within reason , if you wish to delete a place and add in another place or if you need more time in your favourite place then this can be done. You decide what you want , this is the difference between this tour and other tours.

What's Included

  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Wifi
  • Entrance Fees to attractions
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We pick up from an 8km radius of Inverness , this tour leaves from the Inverness area only.

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Urquhart Castle

Departing from Inverness we head South west down the Great Glen to Loch Ness and stop for a photo opportunity at Urquhart Castle. We will also take the opportunity to stop to see some Highland Cows on our trip.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Fort Augustus

We pass through Fort Augustus at the southern end of Loch Ness
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Well of the Seven Heads coffee & takeaway

We stop at the Well of the Seven Heads Monument and go down to the well where the heads were washed before they were presented to the chief of Clan Macdonell.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Commando Monument

We stop briefly at the Commando memorial just outside Spean Bridge where on a clear day you will get a wonderful view of Ben Nevis and the Nevis range.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Glenfinnan Monument

The Glenfinnan monument stands at the end of Loch Sheil where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard in 1745.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Glenfinnan Viaduct

The railway viaduct in Glenfinnan is more than 100 years old and is most famous for it being used as the filming location for the steam train in the Harry Potter series.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ben Nevis

Travelling back from Glenfinnan to Fort William hopefully we will get a nice view of Ben Nevis , the highest mountain in the UK.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Neptune's Staircase

We stop briefly at Neptunes staircase , the series of lock gates where the Caledonian canal meets Loch Linnhe
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Glencoe Visitor Centre

We stop at the Glencoe visitor centre where we can see a reproduction of a 17th century dwelling , the turfhouse. We also carry on up the Glen to the 3 sisters of Glencoe viewpoint.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Loch Ness, Heilan Coos,Great Glen, Fort William and Glencoe?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-365026P14

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What's Included

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  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Wifi
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance Fees to attractions

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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