Things to do at
The Ballachulish Hotel, Argyll

Staying at The Ballachulish Hotel you can enjoy complimentary use of the leisure centre at the nearby Isles of Glencoe Hotel. The many leisure facilities available include a swimming pool, wading pool for babies and small children, a Bio Sauna with therapeutic colour mood and a small exercise room located at the nearby Lochaber Water Sports facility.

The superb Lochaber Water Sports facility is located right alongside the hotel and offers boat hire, canoes, bikes and rib rides. For more information click here.

Spectacular scenery provides plenty to explore either by car, bike, on foot or by boat. The superb Lochaber Water Sports facility is located nearby the hotel and offers boat, canoe and bike hire. It also runs fishing trips and exhilerating 'Rib rides'. There is a 9-hole golf course, adjacent to the hotel and The Glencoe Mountain Resort offers various summer activities to partner the renowned winter snowsports resort.

Nevis Range, Scotland's highest ski area is situated just 17 miles from The Ballachulish Hotel and is a winter wonderland for snowsport enthusiasts and sightseers alike. Whether you are looking to relax in the tranquil setting and absorb the stunning highland scenery or take part in one of our action packed activities, the Nevis Range is sure to deliver. A visit would not be complete without a trip on the Mountain Gondola, the only one of its kind in Britain which rises 2,150ft above sea level. Originally constructed on the mountain of Aonach Mor as a way to transport skiers to the slopes, the gondola is now a highly acclaimed visitor attraction in its own right, allowing sightseers to enjoy the scenic ride, whilst absorbing the stunning views and clear mountain air, feeling fully refreshed on their journey back to firm ground.

For those after more intense thrill, only 5 miles from The Ballachulish Hotel, Vertical Descents is a modern outdoor adventure activity centre offering a wide range of exhilarating activities including Canyoning, White Water Rafting, Fun Yakking, Bridge Swing, Paintball and Mountain Biking. Committed to catering for the needs of the individual, Vertical Descents guarantees you an exhilarating experience.

The UK's Premier Mountain Acitivity Centre The Ice Factor is just 10 miles from The Ballachulish Hotel is surrounded by some of the best mountains in the British Isles and as such is ideally placed to make it one of the best places to learn about climbing in Britain. As well as being the biggest indoor ice climbing facility in the world, The Ice Factor features the UK's largest articulated rock climbing wall and a competition-standard bouldering hall, making it the perfect place to practise, train and learn every conceivable mountaineering skill. The Ice-Factor is an excellent facility, whether you are a complete novice looking to give things a try, an indoor climber looking to break into outdoor climbing or just a family looking for an exciting way to spend the day.

No visit to Scotland is complete without a visit to a working Scotch Malt Whisky Distillery. How better to capture the true spirit of the nation? From mountain to glen and island to lowland, you'll find beautifully sited distilleries still dispensing individual charm, history and the local 'water of life' - all waiting to be discovered.
Ben Nevis Distillery established in 1825, is one of the oldest licensed distilleries in Scotland, just 16 miles from The Ballachulish Hotel. The distillery is nestled at the foot of Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, which has a summit elevation of 4'406 feet above sea level. This imposing mountain provides an impressive background to a traditional Scottish craft.The Oban Distillery, looks out to sea from the town centre of Oban which grew up around the Distillery.