Outdoor Activities at Snowgoose Mountain Centre
and
Accommodation at The Smiddy Bunkhouse & Snowgoose Apartments
Corpach - Fort William

Our family-run alpine-style accommodation and outdoor activity centre offer a base from which to simply relax and unwind - to go and do your own thing. Whether this be taking on the abundant, varied outdoor adventure challenges which are close at hand with friends, family or a group - or by taking advantage of our outdoor skills training courses. We are open all year. We are at the extreme southwestern end of the Caledonian Canal overlooking the headwaters of Loch Linnhe. The area is dotted with small islands, with the West Highland Railway line to Mallaig running alongside.

Location The location of Snowgoose Mountain Centre offers some of the best views of Ben Nevis, the Mamor Ridges and Aonach Mor ski area - we are in a unique situation at the start of the Road to the Isles via Glenfinnan and the 'Rough Bounds' to Arisaig, then on to Mallaig (47 miles). An inspirational start can be made by starting from our own doorstep along The Great Glen - 77 miles by road north-east to Inverness. The Caledonian Canal itself is a historical west-to-east water route for canoes, sailboats and cruisers. The Great Glen Mountain Bike Trail can be started here to make a true coast to coast (lighthouse to lighthouse) west-to-east cycle trail. And the same applies to the Great Glen Way walking route.

Outdoor Adventure Activities Adventure Challenges and excitement plus tranquillity on the local mountains, crags, lochs, rivers, rapids, and coastline. Learn the skills needed to progress your chosen activity with only friendly, professionally qualified and experienced guides & instructors who are locally based. Snowgoose Mountain Centre offers outdoor skills based courses (residential or non-residential). From half a day to 5 days for all levels.

From novice "Rockhopper"; learn to Dinghy Sail; Paddlesports taster sessions in kayaks or open canoe; navigation - to winter mountain skills; classic rock & ridge; summer high mountain walking; plus wilderness paddling expeditions to the 'Rough Bounds' or along the Caledonian Canal; along with white water paddling. Experiential programmes for schools, youth, and community and college groups. AALA licence L4190/RO565

Outdoor Equipment Hire Open canoe, White water and Sea kayak hire. Wet suit hire. Expedition Equipment hire. Drop off and pick up service by arrangement. Summer hill, rock and winter mountain boot hire. Sailing dinghy hire - 16' Devon yawls, 14' Marine tutor, 21' Flying 15 keel boat (2 berth).

Bunkhouse & Hostel Accommodation Alpine-style, family-run bunkhouse and hostel accommodation. Self contained units to sleep 12 or 14, in rooms of 4, 6 or 8. Fully equipped and heated. Excellent self catering kitchens. Two efficient drying rooms / laundry. Hot showers. Full lecture / meeting room facility. For walking, climbing, canoe and ski groups, individuals, clubs, families, friends.

Self Catering Apartments 3 self contained first floor apartments each have their own entrance. Panoramic views towards Ben Nevis and Fort William. Forge and Anvil both sleep 2 - 4 (with 1 twin bedroom and a double sofa in the lounge area). Farriers sleeps 6 - 8 in 3 bedrooms (2 twin and 1 double) plus 2 z-beds and 2 shower rooms.

John & Tina Cuthbertson Snowgoose Mountain Centre & The Smiddy Bunkhouse Station Road Corpach Fort William PH 33 7JH Tel: +44 (0)1397 772467 Fax: +44 (0)1397 772411 Email: info@highland-mountain-guides.co.uk Click here for full details on own web site

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