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 Award Winning Cafe at Ice FactorGreat food and speciality coffee at this 5 star facility. Watch the climbing or get involved. 7 miles from Minard Cottage |  Kentallen Cycle PathAbout 3 miles south of Minard Cottage, fantastic tarmac cycle path. Stop at Holly Tree Hotel for evening meal and watch the sun set |  Loch Leven Seafood CafeThe best seafood in the area at Alison's seafood cafe. As fresh as possible, a must for every visitor to the area. |
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 Lismore_islandA short drive from Minard Cottage. The giant garden of Argyll. A great day out cycling around Lismore Island |  Prince Charlie Monument GlenfinnanOn the road to the isles. Glenfinnan should not be missed. This view is from the small hill above the visitor centre. |  Iona AbbeyOne of the most important christian sites in the world definitely worth a visit. |
 Ice Factor Ice ClimbingWhere else can you learn to ice climb? Learn with the experts at the world's biggest indoor ice climbing centre. No equipment or experience required. A must try experience |  Arisaig BeachFollow road to the isles past Glenfinnan and come to the most amazing beach in the world. Great for kayaking, fires, bird watching or simply paddling and watching the sun set on the western isles |  Ardnamurchan LighthouseGo over the ferry at Corran (about 5 miles from Minard Cottage) cross to Ardgour and travel to Ardnamurchan. The most westerly point on the british mainland. |
 Ice Factor Rock ClimbingIce Factor offers rock climbing, abseiling and outdoor aerial adventure course sessions daily. Voted one of Scotland's best family day's out |  Loch Ness MonsterNo trip to the Highlands is complete without a visit of Loch Ness. About 1.30mins from Minard Cottage. |  Castle TioramA fantastic place for a day trip from Minard Cottage. Cross the ferry at Corran and take the amazing drive through the Moidard peninsula to Castle Tioram. |
 Tobermory Harbour, Isle of MullBeautiful island port. Ferry takes about 45 mins from Oban. A great day trip. Leave the car in Oban. |  Glenfinnan ViaductThe Jacobite Express train leaves daily through the summer from Fort William to Mallaig - a really memorable trip. Alternatively you can drive to Glenfinnan and take in the stunning spot where Prince Charles Eduard Stuart raised his flag in 1745 |  Chiller's Bar and Grill7 miles from Minard Cottage, specialising in the local craft beer. There are 3 great climber's pubs in the areas - Chillers, The Clachaig and The Kingy. |
 Isle of SkyeFollow the road to the isles (past Glenfinnan and Arisaig), catch ferry to the Island fo Skye from Mallaig. A day long road trip not to be missed. |  The Pap of GlencoeWalk from the frontdoor of Minard Cottage, Takes about 1.45mins to the top. Stunning views in all directions. |  Aonach EagachFor experienced winter walkers the traverse of the Aonach Eagach is not to be missed. |
 Eilean Donan CastleCan be seen going to/from the Isle of Skye, at the head of Loch Duich is perhaps Scotland's most photographed castle. |  Curved Ridge GlencoeBehind Crowberry Tower on the final section of winter ascent of Curved Ridge. For experienced mountaineers. Check out Ice Factor private guiding days. |  Blackmount Rannoch MoorBehind Glencoe Ski Centre is the Blackmount. Most evenings you will find a stunning sunset over the loch. |
 Ski in GlencoeWithin 15mins of Minard Cottage is Glencoe Mountain. Be first on the slopes. |  Giant waterfall at steallThis is in Glen Nevis at the back of Ben Nevis. Featured in the Harry Potter movies. A short / steep walk from the car park. Very impressive. Wire bridge crossing is also good fun |  Summer Scrambling on Curved RidgeA straightforward day if you have some rope experience. If not, book a day's private guiding with Ice Factor |
 Castle StalkerA short drive from Minard Cottage, one of Scotland's most photographed castles. Great wee cafe. |  Arisaig BeachThe pure white sands of Arisaig beach. There is a great golf course nearby. Try the fish and chips in Mallaig. Look towards Rum, Eigg and Skye. |  Stob DubhOften called the baby Buachaille, this line of 3 hills is an easy walk which gives stunning views |
 Glencoe from above meeting of three waters oct 2016A short walk above the stone cairn in Glencoe gives a great view down the glen. About 10 mins from Minard Cottage |  Sunset from Minard Cottagetaking from the front of minard cottage glencoe scotland stunning sunset over the ardgour mountains |
TOP 30 THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN GLENCOE AND WEST HIGHLANDS
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