The Inchree Blog

Fort William Mountain Festival, 16th February to 3rd March

   Now in its 4th year, and firmly established as one of the UK's leading mountain festivals, the Fort William Mountain Festival 2007 will feature a packed schedule of lectures, films, workshops, exhibitions, plays, music and much more.

The diversity of next year's programme reflects the Highland Year of Culture 2007, where the arts will mix with the outdoors. Co-inciding with a traditionally reliable period for climbing conditions, it means you'll can have some memorable days & evenings over the half-term break.

At Inchree we've still got some chalet and hostel accommodation available over the 2 weeks, as well as spanking new twin & double rooms opening on the 9th of February in our Lodge. Each room is well fitted out & has it's own toilet, shower and wash-basin adjoining. Tariffs begin from £16 per person per night, which includes a continental breakfast, self-service in the Lodge kitchen. (where you can self-cater as well.)

You can also benefit from a 10% discount on Festival tickets if you stay with us - to claim this, just let us know your intention to purchase tickets. We'll give you a promotional code to enter on the Festival website @ www.mountainfilmfestival.co.uk for booking tickets on-line. At the checkout the 10% discount will automatically be added. See you there! 

Fort William Mountain Festival 2007 - Programme Launch at Inchree

For 16 days this February, the Lochaber area plays host to a celebration of mountain culture....

Now in its 4th year, and firmly established as one of the UK's leading mountain festivals, the Fort William Mountain Festival 2007 will feature a packed schedule of lectures, films, workshops, exhibitions, plays, music and much more. The diversity of next year's programme reflects the Highland Year of Culture 2007, where the arts will mix with the outdoors. Co-inciding with a tradionally reliable period for climbing conditions, it means you'll have some great days & evenings over the half-term break.

The official programme launch was held today at Inchree Centre, where both local and national press were treated to what's in store, and afterwards to a spot of high-jinks at the Inchree Waterfalls for some memorable photo-shots! Check out the Festival Website for the full programme so you can start planning your time off...

Inchree Centre are pleased to again be a supporting sponsor to the Festival - we've got hostel & chalet accommodation still available over the Festival period, as well as spanking new twin & double ensuite rooms in the extension to our Inchree Lodge. Tariffs here from £16 per person per night, which includes breakfast. Give us a bell on 01855 821287 or e-mail to book.

 

Navigation on Ben Nevis Leaflet

The Mountaineering Council of Scotland have produced an excellent leaflet which aims to reduce the number of accidents / incidents which occur on Ben Nevis due to errors in navigation.
Copies of the leaflet can be collected from leaflet holders at Inchree & also be viewed and obtained by post on the MCofS website. You can also view some of the leaflets content here.

Where to get Web Info on Mountain Weather, Avalanche, Climbing, Skiing & Canoeing Conditions This Winter

Bookmark this page for all the websites you need for finding conditions on the above in the Western Highlands.

If you're coming up to Inchree to climb or ski this winter, you can also give me a bell on 01855 821287 or 0772 0068111 for on-the-spot info on conditions. If I haven't been out myself to get an idea, it's likely I'll have been talking to someone who has!

2007 Chalet Tariffs now Available

Click here for Inchree's 2007 chalet rates. Short-stay breaks are available throughout the whole year, with the exception of Easter (Minimum 5 days.) and New Year (Minimum 1 week.) periods.

West Highland Mountain Weather Forecast

We've got our own 5 - day weather forecast for mountain conditions at 3000 feet +. It makes a great little 'at a glance' summary, and is particularly useful during winter. View it here.

View a Video of Inchree

....We've now got a groovy little video of the place to show you....check it out here.

Video by Tourist TV Scotland.

Inchree in Les Routiers 2006 / 07

Inchree attains membership of this respected network of establishments.

Established in Paris in 1935, & recognised by its famous red & blue logo, the Les Routiers network is well-known for sniffing out establishments with a unique character appeal, which are owner-managed.

Unlike some similar networks, Les Routiers doesn't look for things to be as 5 -star as possible, with a tariff to match. Whilst high-standards in service, quality & food are still essential to gain accreditation, emphasis is very much made on good old-fashioned value-for-money.

As well as publishing a hotel & restaurant guide, Les Routiers have also brought out a pub & inn guide, where you'll find our Four Seasons listed. For the bigger picture, visit their website here.

Courtesy Pick-up & Drop-off available to Restaurant Customers -

If you're staying in holiday accommodation locally, or if you're  local people who want to eat out in our Four Seasons Pub & Restaurant, then you can be picked up and dropped off in comfort on an evening.

Our courtesy bus can be pre-booked when reserving your table, ensuring all members of a party can enjoy themselves. Available around the Onich, Ballachulish and Glencoe area only. Pick-ups always subject to vehicle availability, maximum 7 persons.

Get into Sea Kayaking

Glenmore Lodge, Scotlands' National Outdoor Centre & based at the bottom of the Cairngorm Mountains near Aviemore, runs 5 day beginner's courses in sea-kayaking between May and October each year.

Great value-for-money, these courses teach skills such as paddling techniques, emergency procedures and tide & weather analysis. They're based at the lodge for the first day where you'll get to learn the basics on nearby Loch Morlich, and then with us for the next 4 nights in chalet accommodation, full-board included. From Inchree, you'll be introduced to the spectacular coastal and loch scenery that surrounds us, paddling around the Ardnamurchan coastline, Loch Linnhe & Loch Leven.

More & more folk are getting into sea kayaking in Scotland, and these courses offer the best possible way to safely get underway, as you'll have the UK's best & most experienced sea kayakers imparting their knowledge to you.

Check out the Glenmore Lodge website for more info. 2007 course dates till to be confirmed.

If you can't justify doing a course, then you can still get out sea-kayaking just for the day when you're here. Rockhopper, based in Arisaig on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula, run guided kayaking trips on demand. A great option for an activity day that all the family can do.