The West Highland Wayfarer

The West Highland Wayfarer is a free newspaper distributed along the route of the West Highland Way, a stunning walking route that heads North from Glasgow into the wilds of the Scottish Highlands.

The paper is an indispensable companion for the seasoned walker, with details of accommodation and refreshment right along the route, along with related services.

The West Highland Wayfarer's many advertisers are able to directly target those most likely to be in need of their services.

Browse through the full accommodation catalogue, or choose a locality from the list.

Ardlui

Ardlui Hotel
Ardlui
Loch Lomond
Argyll
G83 7EB
01301 704243
www.ardlui.co.uk
marina@ardlui.co.uk

Warm and comfortable country house hotel

10 en-suite bedrooms

central heating

double glazing

lounge bar

restaurant

bar meals

Walking boots cleaned and dried

Balmaha

The Oak Tree Inn
Balmaha
Loch Lomond
01360 870350
www.theoaktreeinn.co.uk
info@theoaktreeinn.co.uk

This unique building in the picturesque village of Balmaha has become the place to eat in the Loch Lomond area

Winner of Park Life Award Best Pub/Restaurant of 2012

Food served from 12pm-9pm every day

Open all year

Children Welcome

Disabled Access

Parking Opposite

Crianlarich

Strathfillan Wooden Wigwams and Campsite Auchtertyre Tyndrum Crianlarich Perthshire FK20 8RU 01838 400251 www.sruc.ac.uk/wigwams wigwam@sruc.ac.uk Open all year On West Highland Way One and half miles south of Tyndrum Superb mountain views
Inveradran House (Self Catering - Bed & Break Janice Christie Crianlarich FK20 8QS 01838 300240 www.inveradran.demon.co.uk janice@inveradran.demon.co.uk Open All Year Euros welcome Continental and fully cooked Scottish breakfasts provided Evening meal available on request
The Crianlarich Hotel Crianlarich Perthshire FK20 8RW 01838 300272 www.crianlarich-hotel.co.uk info@crianlarich-hotel.co.uk Built in Victorian times, this independently owned Scottish hotel offers year round special breaks - just 1 hours' drive from Glasgow, Stirling, Perth, Oban & Fort William, this Scottish Hotel is perfect as a meetings and functions location or Highland wedding venue. Enjoy your Weekend in Scotland wining & dining in our award-winning bar & restaurant We are pleased to offer dining all day within the AA Rosette-accredited Highland Lounge. In our friendly public bar we stock a wide selection of beers, carefully selected wines and award-winning Single Malt Whiskies from traditional Scottish distilleries.
Cruach Lodge Glen Falloch Crianlarich 01838 300253 www.cruachlodge.com cruachlodge@gmail.com Self Catering Accommodation Sleeps six comfortably Ideal base to enjoy and explore the West Highland Way. Open all year Satellite T.V, Free WI-FI

Drymen

The Hawthorns
The Square
1 Gartness Road
Drymen
G63 0BH
01360 661 222
www.hawthorns-drymen.com
stay@thehawthorns-drymen.com

All rooms ensuite

Free WiFi

Free Parking

Muddy boots welcome

Packed lunches available

Free drying facilities

Fort William

Bank Street Lodge (close to bus and train stations) Fort William 01397 700070 www.bankstreetlodge.co.uk bankstreetlodge@btconnect.com Variety of Accommodation Self Prepared meals Ideal situation for walkers
Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping Park Glen Nevis Holidays Ltd. Glen Nevis Fort William PH33 6SX 01397 702191 www.glen-nevis.co.uk holidays@glen-nevis.co.uk Our award winning park is perfectly situated between the foot of Ben Nevis and the final leg of the West Highland Way. We offer clean, modern, well equipped facilities including our very own on-site restaurant serving delicious burgers and real Scottish ales.
Fort William Backpackers Alma Road Fort William PH33 6HB 01397 700711 www.fortwilliambackpackers.com info@fortwilliambackpackers.com Our hostels have great showers, laundry facilities, comfy beds and award winning staff.
Stobahn B&B Fassifern Road Fort William PH33 6BD 01397 702790 www.stobahnguesthouse.co.uk boggi@supanet.com Stobahn B&B is situated just above Fort William High Street with views overlooking Loch Linnhe. 4 mins walk from bus and train stations. 1 Family en-suite, 2 double en-suite, 2 twin en-suites, 1 standard double and a single available. Prices from £28-00 to £35-00 per person per night.

Glencoe

Kings House Hotel
Glencoe
Argyll
PH49 4HY
01855 851259
www.kingshousehotel.co.uk
info@kingshousehotel.co.uk

Built in the 17th century, Kings House is believed to be one of Scotland's oldest licensed inns.

The 3,345 ft. Buchaille Etive Mhor and the ski slopes of Meall a Bhuiridh provide a spectacular view from the picture windows of the residents lounge and a number of the south and west facing bedrooms.

Breakfast is served in the dining room and bar meals, made with local produce such as salmon, venison, grouse and pheasant are available all day.

Great Glen Way

Richmond House Hotel
Main Street
Fort Augustus
PH32 4BD
01320 366719
www.richmondhousehotel.com
richmondhousehotel@outlook.com

Richmond House Hotel is a family run Hotel, Restaurant and Bar which has very recently changed management team. The hotel has seven recently renovated, comfortable rooms with a mixture of Single, Twin, Double and Family rooms available both with en-suite and shared bathroom facilities.

The Poachers Whisky Bar is a great place to relax, meet the locals, sample some great Scottish pub grub and try some local whisky's and beers!

A warm welcome and great hospitality awaits!

Inverness Student Hotel
8 Culduthel Road
Inverness
IV2 4AB
01463 236556
www.invernessstudenthotel.com
info@invernessstudenthotel.com

Our hostels have great showers, laundry facilities, comfy beds and award winning staff.

You can relax in front of real coal fires and drink as many free hot drinks as you like while you use our free wifi to tell others of your adventures.

Inverarnan

Beinglas Campsite
The Palmer Family
Glenfalloch
Inverarnan
Ardlui
G83 7DZ
01301 704281
www.beinglascampsite.co.uk
info@beinglascampsite.com

Campsite

4 Wigwams

40 Tent Pitches

Shop

Diner

Open All Day

The World Famous Drovers Inn
Situated on the A82 at the foot of Glen Falloch with stunning views of Bein Ghias waterfall
01301 704234
www.thedroversinn.co.uk

Bed & Breakfast

28 Comfortable, central heated rooms

Experience a unique Scottish atmosphere in our lively bar

Walkers and Climbers welcome!

Rose Cottage
Mrs Muriel Martin
Rose Cottage
Inverarnan
By Ardlui
Dunbartonshire
G83 7DX
01301 704255
rosecottage58@yahoo.com

1 Family Room en suite

1 Triple Room private

1 Twin Room en suite

All rooms with TV, Tea and Coffee

Free Wifi

All rooms £32.50 per person (Breakfast Included)

Single occupancy £50

Kinlochleven

Caolasnacon Caravan and Camping Park
Kinlochleven
Argyllshire
PH50 4RJ
01855 831279
www.kinlochlevencaravans.com
enquiry@kinlochlevencaravans.com

By the loch shore near Kinlochleven

Caravans to let

Touring caravan and campsite facilities

South shore road 3 miles

On bus route from Kinlochleven

The Tailrace Inn
Riverside Road
Kinlochleven
PH50 4QH
01855 831777
www.tailraceinn.com
tailraceinn@hotmail.com

A 6 bedroom inn set in Kinlochleven which nestles at the head of Loch Leven, regarded as one of Scotland's prettiest lochs.

Meals served all day

Meal deal 4pm-6pm 2 meals for £12 on our selected menu

Traditional Scottish breakfast

Breakfast available to non residents

Vegetarian options also available

Drying room & laundry service

Live sport shown daily

Tyndrum

Pine Trees Leisure Park
Tyndrum
Perthshire
01838400349
www.pinetreescaravanpark.co.uk
enquiries@pinetreescaravanpark.co.uk

Our site in Tyndrum, owned by enthusiastic caravanners, has been designed to incorporate the best features of the sites we have visited in our years of touring. Being beside the West Highland Way, we are surrounded by some of the most stunning scenery that Scotland has to offer. This makes us ideally placed for Caravans, Walkers, Bikers, Hikers, Cyclists and more!

Bridge of Orchy Hotel
Bridge of Orchy
Argyll
PA36 4AD
01838 400208
www.bridgeoforchy.co.uk
info@bridgeoforchy.co.uk

Experience Highland hospitality in a luxurious 4* setting.

A walkers paradise in the West Highland Way with 32 well-appointed rooms.

The Bar & Restaurant is open daily for breakfast, all day snacks, coffees and drinks, lunch and dinner.

Free parking is available

Adjacent to Bridge of Orchy station, a stop on the Caledonian Sleeper from London.

Ardlui Hotel Ardlui Loch Lomond Argyll G83 7EB 01301 704243 www.ardlui.co.uk marina@ardlui.co.uk Warm and comfortable country house hotel 10 en-suite bedrooms central heating double glazing lounge bar restaurant bar meals Pub Walking boots cleaned and dried
Crannog Restaurant Town Pier Fort William PH33 6DB 01397 705589 www.crannog.net custrel@crannog.net Enjoy stunning loch views along with freshly caught, local seafood, seasonal game or the finest Aberdeen Angus beef With a glass of wine in a warm and inviting atmosphere, it's the perfect recipe for celebrating your completion of the West Highland Way Seafood Restaurant Town centre location Fantastic loch views Great place to celebrate
The Rod and Reel (Lounge Bar & Restaurant) Main Street Crianlarich FK20 8QN 01838 300271 www.rodandreelpub.co.uk lesley@rodandreelpub.co.uk The Rod and Reel is located in the centre of the village of Crianlarich, nestled beneath Ben More, and is the ideal place to unwind after a hard day on the hills, fishing, or walking the West Highland Way. We have a large outdoor patio, as well as an indoor restaurant and bar area. Whether you are looking for a relaxed meal, coffee & a cake, or a pint (or more ...), the Rod and Reel will make you welcome.
Green Welly Stop Tyndrum Perthshire FK20 8RY 01838 400271 www.thegreenwellystop.co.uk Open Seven Days A Week 8:30am - 5:30PM Outdoor Store Goodies and Gifts Whisky Galore Restaurant Filling Station Cash Machine Services
Riverside Chippy Riverside Road Kinlochleven 01855 831349 The Riverside Chippy would like to welcome you to Kinlochleven! Come and enjoy our range of freshly cooked takeaway foods!
The Stables Restaurant and Bank Street Lodge Bank Street Fort William PH33 6AY 01397 700730 www.bankstreetlodge.co.uk/eating-out.php bankstreetlodge@btconnect.com From Easter until the end of September each year, The Stables Restaurant, situated right next door to the Lodge, is open all day offering a full breakfast menu, light lunch choices and a selection of quality local produce alongside a variety of other menu choices for dinner.The bright interior and friendly staff make it particularly popular with our guests.
Kings House Hotel Glencoe Argyll PH49 4HY 01855 851259 www.kingshousehotel.co.uk info@kingshousehotel.co.uk An ancient drovers' inn that offers outstanding hospitality Cuisine designed to delight the most discerning of palates
Eagle Barge Inn Caledonian Canal Laggan Locks South Laggan Nr Invergarry IV63 7YJ 07789 858567 www.eaglebargeinn.weebly.com eaglebarge@btinternet.com Open daily from 12 noon Converted Dutch barge built in 1926 in Northern Holland and fully converted as a licensed inn Specially for walkers Telephone ahead for sandwiches Tea and Coffee Cold Drinks
Ben Nevis Distillery (Fort William Ltd) Lochy Bridge Fort William PH33 6TJ 01397 702476 www.bennevisdistillery.com colin@bennevisdistillery.com Open all year Permanent exhibition Snack bar Shop Video programme featuring Hector McDram
Scottish Crafts and Whisky Centre 135-139 High Street 01397 704406 drew@clanjamfrie.wanadoo.co.uk A unique experience Gold jewellery from Shetland Silver from Mull & Glasgow Pottery from Skye, Lewis, John O'Groats & Argyll Hornware from Ayrshire Knitwear Porcelain Sheepskins Mustards Shortbread Marmalades Wines Malt Whisky Galore
Glenfinnan Station Museum Station Cottage Glenfinnan Inverness-shire PH37 4LT 01397 722295 www.glenfinnanstationmuseum.co.uk enquiry@glenfinnanstationmuseum.co.uk Picturesque railway museum with Dining Car tearoom, signal box studio and viaduct trail. Open Easter - October, 9am-5pm

Green Welly Stop Tyndrum Perthshire FK20 8RY 01838 400271 www.thegreenwellystop.co.uk The perfect stop for a halfway stop! Open Seven Days a Week 8:30am - 5:30pm Outdoor Store Goodies and Gifts Whisky Galore Restaurant Filling Station Cash Machine Services
Mugdock Country Park Craigallan Road near Milngavie G62 8EL 0141 956 6100 www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk office@mugdock.org Open All Year Offers exciting visit to the countryside Enjoy many miles of beautiful walks by lochs and castle ruins
Brodie's Mini Market The Village Shop Tyndrum 01838 400275 www.gabrodie.co.uk shop@gabrodie.co.uk Open All Year Seven Days Groceries Gifts Camping Gas Foot Care Post Office Last shop before Kinlochleven
Cruise Loch Lomond Ltd The Boat Yard Tarbert Loch Lomond Argyll and Bute G83 7DG 01301 702356 www.cruiselochlomond.co.uk enquiries@cruiselochlomond.co.uk RELIABLE and SCHEDULED FERRY & WATERBUS SERVICE Friday 27th March till Sunday 1st November 2015 INVERSNAID - TARBET - INVERSNAID ROWARDENNAN - TARBET - ROWARDENNAN ROWARDENNAN - LUSS - ROWARDENNAN
Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping Park Glen Nevis Fort William Inverness-shire PH33 6SX 01397 702191 www.glen-nevis.co.uk holidays@glen-nevis.co.uk Award winning park situated at the foot of Ben Nevis - Britain's highest mountain Clean, modern and well equipped facilities
24/7 Cars Ian Armstrong Dunvegan Railway Road Crianlarich Perthshire FK20 8QQ 01838 300307 www.247taxis.co.uk info@247taxis.co.uk Crianlarich/Tyndrum Taxis & Mini Bus Hire 24 hour 7 day service (except Dec 25/26) 4,6, and 8 passenger taxis 16 passenger mini buses on request
Macs Adventure 44 Speirs Wharf Glasgow G4 9TH 0141 530 8886 www.macsadventure.com info@macsadventure.com West Highland Way Walking Holidays Read 300+ reviews online 10 years of WHW holidays B&B or Hotel Accommodation Door to Door Bag Transfer No. 1 for Self Guided Walks Choose from 9 itineraries
Crannog Concept Ltd Marine Walk Carmichael Way Fort William PH33 6FF 01397 703786 www.crannog.net custrel@crannog.net Open 7 days: Lunch from 12noon - 2.30pm Evening Meals from 6pm - 9.30pm Bring your Wayfarer for a free coffee after your meal!
Crianlarich Store Station Road Crianlarich FK20 8QN 01838 300245 www.crianlarichstore.co.uk shop@crianlarichstore.co.uk Open 7 days, 8am-7.30pm A friendly, exceptionally well stocked licensed mini-supermarket Also first aid and outdoor essentials and an ATM (accepts all cards).
Walkers Ways 32 Mansefield Tyndrum Perthshire FK20 8RQ 01838 400338 www.walkersways.co.uk info@walkersways.co.uk West Highland Way WALKING HOLIDAYS We specialise in arranging your selfguided walking holiday on the west highland way, including: Good quality accommodation Luggage Transfers Guide book & Map Personal itinerary to suit your needs
Transcotland Holidays 5 Dunkeld Road Aberfeldy PH15 2EB 01887 820848 www.transcotland.com info@transcotland.com We arrange all the accommodation and baggage transfer each day, leaving you to enjoy the scenery at your own pace. Walking holidays available: West Highland Way, Coast to Coast, Great Glen Way, Highland Perthshire, Glen Affric, and Rob Roy Way
Travel-lite The Iron Chef 5 Mugdock Road Milngavie Glasgow G62 8PD 0141 956 7890 www.travel-lite.com info@travel-lite-uk.com The West Highland Way is best appreciated when travelling light. Operating daily from Milngavie to Fort William we offer an efficient and professional door-to-door baggage delivery service! You can join anywhere en-route!
Sherpa Van 1b Osiers Road London SW18 1NL 01748 826917 www.sherpavan.com info@sherpavan.com Luggage transfer services for walkers and cyclists Between Hotels, B&Bs and Campsites, April to October Trail planning and hotel reservations We can help you plan your journey and book your accommodation for you
West Highland Sailing Laggan Locks Spean Bridge Fort William PH34 4EB 01809 501234 www.westhighlandsailing.com enquiries@westhighlandsailing.com Are you thinking of a boating holiday in Scotland? Boating holidays in Scotland offer a fabulous way to see Scotland’s magnificent scenery from the water. West Highland Sailing can offer you a holiday you will never forget on the beautiful Caledonian Canal, the UK’s most spectacular inland waterway.
Hillwalk Tours 6 Galway Technology Centre Mervue Business Park Wellpark Road Galway H91 A560 IRELAND +353 91 763994 www.hillwalktours.com info@hillwalktours.com Hillwalk Tours design tailor-made hiking tours in Ireland, Scotland & England.
AMS Scotland 22 Redhills View Lennoxtown Glasgow G66 7BL 01360 312 840 www.amsscotland.co.uk info@amsscotland.co.uk Our luggage transfer service for walkers on the West Highland Way is tailored to suit, allowing you to stay at any accommodation or campsite along the way. We even offer unlimited stops, and can deliver your luggage to and from Inversnaid! We have over 14 years of experience providing a fast, friendly and efficient baggage transfer service along the West Highland Way. You get extra peace of mind with our fully-insured, secure and reliable luggage transfer service.
Walk Across Scotland 12 Joseph Scott Gardens Broxburn West Lothian EH52 5RU 07950 931 345 www.walkacrossscotland.co.uk info@walkacrossscotland.co.uk Walk Across Scotland is a new and exciting Scottish walking holiday organiser, specialising in independent, self-guided walking holidays across our country’s most beautiful and awe inspiring landscapes. Featuring spectacular walking routes such as the famous West Highland Way and the wonderful Heart of Scotland Trail, our comprehensive and professional booking service provides everything you will need to enjoy the great Scottish outdoors with the minimum of fuss – and without getting lost!

Circulation

The West Highland Wayfarer has a circulation of about 20,000 and is distributed along the many pubs, shops, restaurants and hotels along the route.
It is an established fixture on the West Highland Way, having been published for over 25 years.
The paper is published every year, coinciding with the Easter rush on the Way, and kept in circulation until October.

Value for Money

Adverts are seen by walkers right through the season, instead of the 1 week maximum usual in a normal newspaper. Advertisers also receive free advertising on this website all year round.

Independent

The newspaper is fiercely independent and receives no state subsidy of any kind.

Contact Details

To find out more about advertising rates and options, contact us using the details below.

Famedram Publishers Limited
P.O Box 3
Ellon
AB41 9EA

Telephone (01651) 842429
Fax (01651) 842180

E-mail us at: info@famedram.com