Glamping in Ben Nevis with campfires

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Cleghorn Farm

15 units · Glamping, Tents250 acres · Lanark, Scotland
*PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE ONLY OPEN FOR CABIN BOOKINGS UNTIL NEXT SPRING. THE CABIN IS AVAILABLE FOR MIDWEEK AND WEEKEND BOOKINGS. WE REQUIRE AT LEAST 48 HOURS NOTICE FOR CABIN BOOKINGS* Cleghorn Farm is a mixed farm just north east of the market town of Lanark. Comprised of 250 acres of fields and woodland and bounded to the south by Mouse Water, it is a beautiful spot to get away from it all without having to leave it all behind if you don't want to. The fields are grazed and cultivated but the woodlands are much as they were at the end of the last ice age with spectacular walks along Cleghorn Glen with the chance to see badgers, bats, deer and all manner of birds among the towering pine and beech trees. The Mouse Water (pronounced moose) tumbles down along the edge of the farm and has some glorious pools for swimming, shallows for paddling and some spectacular water falls before it joins the River Clyde.
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The Charcoal Huts - Isle of Bute

2 units · Glamping8 acres · Scotland
Our Huts are located within the Moss Wood area of Bute Forest - a mixed birch and alder wood that extends up the hillside to the west of the A886 that connects the Rhubodach Ferry to Port Bannatyne and Rothesay. Moss Wood has a range of facilities. Park on the shore-side where the coast can be enjoyed or at the main entrance, and take a walk up through Moss Wood along the Poetry Trail. A steep walk in places, the Poetry Trail is a loop punctuated with places to stop and read, to stop and think. Read nature poetry from throughout the ages, stop at the Blether Stane, or taking the spur to the Viewing Point back south across the Kyles. Moss Wood connects to the West Island Way – take the Poetry Trail and the spur to the Viewing Point – and then take the Stag’s Trod further up (steeply) till you reach the West Island Way. From there, head south towards Port Bannatyne or north along the boundary of the Community Forest. From the viewing point, you can also explore interesting heritage features such as the old WW2 bunker, kayak shelter, Balnakailly settlement, and the SSSI oak woodland.
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Glamping in Ben Nevis with campfires guide

Overview

The highest mountain in the British Isles, Ben Nevis (Beinn Nibheis) needs little introduction. The mist-shrouded peak attracts over a hundred thousand walkers every year, but that’s not to say it’s an easy way up—the 4,413-foot (1,345-metre) summit should only be tackled by those with hillwalking experience and navigation skills. Close to Fort William, the mountain is easy to access and there are two main routes to the top: the Mountain Track (also known as the Tourist Track or the Pony Track), which is the most trafficked, and the more challenging Carn Mor Dearg Arête.

When to go

June through October is the busiest season in Fort William and the surrounding Highland region, which can mean crowded trails and booked-up sites. If you want to avoid the crowds, spring is a good time to visit as the landscape will be lush and the temperature pleasantly cool enough for tackling the summit (but it will likely be freezing at the top). You can climb Ben Nevis year-round, but only very experienced climbers should attempt an ascent in the winter.

Know before you go

  • Wet conditions are inevitable at some point during a climb up Ben Nevis, so wear waterproof trousers, as well as a good waterproof coat, and proper walking boots that can handle the rocky paths.
  • Be sure to bring plenty of water and high-energy snacks, as well as a map and compass.
  • Whether hiking to the top or exploring the base, be sure to follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code while visiting.

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