This is a fair sized town by the standards of north Scotland and it is probably easier to find somewhere to stay here without planing than anywhere else around, though you may have a fair wait for attention in the TIC. The town itself may have little to commend it other than position but with a position like this, who needs much else?

From the A82 to Inverness there is a junction at Spean Bridge, soon reached, that leads to Aviemore and the Cairngorms. Going south, beyond Loch Leven you come to some of the best scenery south of Skye in the Glencoe area. You can leave this road to the west before this and take the Corran Ferry, one of the last ferries left in Scotland other than those to the Islands, to reach the peace of Ardgour, Ardnamurchan and Moidart. West the A830 follows a delightful course to Mallaig [see Small Isles] Turning right off this on the B8004 parallel to the A82 enables you to see a stretch of the Caledonian Canal with some electrically operated locks.

Lastly you can leave the north bound A82 to the west on one of the two approaches to the great wilderness area of Knoydart.

If you fancy a break from the car there are long walks based on Bein Nevis, Scotland's highest which is better approached from the distillery than the tourist route, or, if you want something less energetic, you could always have a boat trip on Loch Lynne.

There are youth hostels at Glen Nevis and Glencoe

Visit http://www.syha.org.uk/syha/web/site/AreaMaps/NorthWestMap.asp and click on the hostel you want.

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