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Fort William & Lochaber Attractions
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Ariundle National Nature Reserve (SNH)
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An atmospheric ancient mossy oakwood of a kind once widespread along the Atlantic coast. Good habitat for wide variety of woodland birds. Nature trail. 2 miles N of Strontian.
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Acharacle, Nr Strontian, Argyll
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Caledonian Canal (Neptune's Staircase, Corpach)
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Opened in 1822 this was one of the great engineering undertakings of its day. The eight locks at Corpach known as 'Neptune's Staircase' raise vessels 20 metres in less than a mile.
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Corpach, By Fort William
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Claish Moss National Nature Reserve (SNH)
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This is one of the best examples in Britain of a 'raised' bog. It has been created over the last 8,000 years. Waymarked track. Information panels.
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By Fort William, Inverness-shire
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Glenborrodale (RSPB)
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An ancient oakwood on the shores of Loch Sunart. In summer, wood warblers nest along with redstarts, spotted flycatchers and commoner woodland birds. Good place to see otters. Nature trail. Guided walks.
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Glenborrodale, Acharacle, Argyll
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Glen Roy National Nature Reserve (SNH)
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One of the most remarkable glacial landforms in Britain, the 'Parallel Roads' are the shorelines of an ice-damned lake.
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Roybridge, By Fort William, Inverness-shire
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Isle of Eigg (SWT)
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This green island is rich in wildlife interest. Golden eagle and red-throated divers breed here. Excellent for wildflowers. Guided walks and trails.
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Isle of Eigg, By Arisaig, Inverness-shire
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Isle of Rum National Nature Reserve
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Once the core of a volcano, this famous island reserve is well-known for its unique mountain top colonies of Manx shearwaters. It is also a good place to see golden eagles and red deer.
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Isle of Rum, By Mallaig, Inverness-shire
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Mingary Castle
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Impressively situated on an isolated rocky mound, this 13th century castle was lived in for around 500 years. Besieged and attacked many times.
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Kilchoan, Ardnamurchan, Argyll
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Rahoy Hills Wildlife Reserve (SWT)
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An exceptionally diverse reserve featuring a wide range of habitats, on steep slopes extending from the oak woodland by Loch Arienas up to basalt mountain summits.
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Ardtornish, Molvern, Argyll
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Sunart Oakwood and Airigh Fhionndail
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A particularly fine temperate oakwood on the shores of Loch Sunart. A good place to see seal and otters. Excellent wildlife watching hide, at Garbh Eilean.
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Strontian, Argyll
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