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Grey
Mares Tail An easy one to whet the appetite is a trek to Grey Mares Tail, a magnificent waterfall and one of the 6 highest in Britain, just outside the village. You can start this walk from near the junction at Wades Road and Kearan Road. The woodland path leads off the Church carpark. |
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Blackwater
Dam Another more adventurous walk of about 5 miles will take you to the Blackwater Dam & Reservoir. From the walls of the dam can be seen the remains of the German POW camp built during the 1914-1918 war, and a small cemetery that was used to bury a small number of those who died during the construction of the dam (this may be the highest cemetery in Scotland!). |
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West Highland Way The third walk I would recommend is a little more demanding, but well worth it! From near the MacDonald Hotel you will see the sign post for a part of the West Highland Way that will take you from the village across the mountains to Fort William about 14 miles away. If the idea of a long walk doesn’t appeal to you, one of the best features of the village is by far it’s spectacular scenery and views. Looking northward you can see the sharp peaks of the Mamore Forest with it’s narrow ridges and white quartzite screes that look like a fresh layer of snow. To the north is the sheer face of Garbhein scarred by it’s many silvery burns flowing down toward the still waters of Loch Leven |
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It
should be noted that the walks suggested here are reasonably easy
for the average person and are mostly over gravel roads and paths.
However, as with any walk into the hills, make sure you have proper
clothing and supplies. Check the weather and let someone know where
you are going and when you’ll be coming back. |