Ballachulish
Small village to the west of Glencoe just off the A82. Ideal location to stay if you are exploring Glencoe area.
Ballachulish village is just off the A82, one mile west of Glencoe village. The villages of Ballachulish and Glencoe are situated on the shores of Loch Leven. Ballachulish is Gaelic for "Village of the Narrows". Ballachulish is world-famous for its former slate industry.
North Ballachulish was the first section of Ballachulish to be settled. The second part of Ballachulish to be occupied is located on the southern side of the town and is divided by the narrow Loch Leven.The Northern side of Ballachulish is more developed .The confectionary factory here is open to visitors.
The main part of the town of Ballachulish is two miles out from South Ballachulish. In the 1500s when slate quarrying began the village was called Laroch .The Ballachulish Slate Company closed down in late 1955 and from then Laroch was known as Ballachulish. The remnants of the slate quarry can still be seen today.
Walking and sight-seeing are just a few of the things to do.
Region
Fort William & LochaberTravel Directions to Ballachulish
A bus service operates from the village to Fort William and Oban or you can drive on A82.
Local Sights & Activities for Ballachulish
There is tons to see and do. You can travel down Glencoe for a wonderful landscape of mountain glens and the bleak Rannoch Moor. There are boat trips from Ballachulish with SeaExplorer (W: http://seaxplorer.co.uk/) or Safaris with Wild West. Down Glencoe, there is the ski area with skiing in the winter and activities and walking in the summer. (W: http://www.glencoemountain.co.uk/)
In South Ballachulish, there is accommodation and activities at Glencoe Activities ( W: Website)
Further afield around Fort William there are more loch cruises with Crannog Cruises (W; http://www.crannog.net/cruises/our-cruises/ ) or activities and walking on Ben Nevis. There is also the famous train from Harry Potter running north from Fort William as well.
Castles Nearby
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Castle Stalker
Privately owned castle set in splendid isolation in the middle of a loch. Truly a fairytale castle. You expect a damsel in distress to appear at a window.
Local Visitor Attractions
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Glencoe Ski Centre
Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty with stunning views of the iconic Buchaille Etive Mhor. Offers mountain biking, archery, orienteering, hill-walking, climbing, chairlift rides, photography, trail building, guided walks and home cooked food in the log cabin cafe, skiing, snowboarding, sledging and avalanche rescue training are available. 19 runs across 7 lifts catering for skiers and boarders of all levels, including the longest and steepest runs in Scotland.
Local Pubs
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Clachaig Inn
Very friendly inn with accommodation on the road at the north end of Glencoe. Food and ales available all year and best place in the area for refreshment. Award winning. Overlooks Aonach Moor.
Hotels near Ballachulish
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An Sean Tigh sleeps 4
An Sean Tigh is a well restored ancient croft house, built possibly in the late 18th century.
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Ballachulish Cottages and Holiday SelfCatering
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Tigh Ban Bungalow in Glencoe - Sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms
Modern detached bungalow in the village of Glencoe near to Ballachulish in the Scottish Highlands. Sleeps eight people in four bedrooms. -
Pebble Nook near Onich & Fort William - Sleeps 5
Detached property situated in Onich near Fort William. Sleeps five people in three bedrooms.
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Locheilde, Kinlochleven - sleeps 5
Situated in the small village of Kinlochleven on the ‘West Highland Way’ this terraced holiday property is in a fabulous area for climbing, skiing, mountain biking and walking.
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Moulin House, Ballachulish - Sleeps 6
In a beautiful location, surrounded by mountains and wonderful views towards Loch Linnhe, this exceptionally well-furnished single-storey house sits on the edge of the Dragon’s Tooth 9-hole golf cour... -
Oak View, nr Glencoe - Sleeps 2
In a peaceful setting with lovely mountain views, this cosy wooden holiday cottage is set on a small croft, 12 miles south of Fort William and 4 miles north of Glencoe. Forest trails offer leisurely walks ... -
Kentallen Bungalow, Loch Linnhe - Sleeps 6
In a spectacular elevated location on a heather clad hillside overlooking Loch Linnhe to the distant mountains, this semi-detached property has wonderful views and enjoys spectacular West Highland .... -
Ballachulish Cottage, Loch Leven - Sleeps 2
Spectacularly situated on the shore of Loch Leven, this charming cottage enjoys panoramic views over the sea loch to the high peaks of the Mamore Range. This is a very peaceful location at the end of .. -
MacKenzie Cottage, Ballachulish - Sleeps 2
Situated in the village of Ballachulish, just 1 mile from historic Glencoe, this semi-detached property offers an ideal holiday base from which to explore Argyll and the Highlands. The area is surrounded b... -
Old Stable Cottage, Ballachulish - Sleeps 4
Just 2 miles from Glencoe Village and a short walk from the shores of Loch Leven. Old Stable Cottage is surrounded by some of the most beautiful and dramatic scenery in Scotland. The property, which has an impr... -
Heaven Lea, North Ballachulish - Sleeps 2
Nestling in the hillside, commanding spectacular mountain views, Heaven Lea is located in a village setting and enjoys an elevated position, looking over to Loch Leven and Loch Linnhe. The studio has been ... -
The Old Coach House,North Ballachulish, sleeps 6
Situated in a peaceful hamlet, close to the banks of Loch Leven, this 19th-century stone courtyard cottage, one of three, was formerly the coach house for the Alltshellach Country House opposite, where gue... -
Skara Brae, Ballachulish, Sleeps 8
Set in the peaceful village of Ballachulish this detached holiday villa offers spacious, modern accommodation. Only 1 mile from the famous village of Glencoe and 15 miles from Fort William this property is... -
Fernbank Villa, nr Fort William - Sleeps 8
Ideally situated halfway between Oban and Fort William ’Fernbank’ occupies an elevated site enjoying spectacular views across Loch Linnhe to the peaks and mountains of Ardgour and beyond. Furnished a...