People & Place
This circular walk climbs past loch and through moorland to reach a high point revealing dramatic mountain scenes in all directions. It is a journey through a quiet corner of Lochaber steeped in natural and human history.
Scheduled journeys of Brae Lochaber | Enquire about a private booking
Distance: 8km
Ascent: 350m
Time: 4 – 5 hours
Starting Point: Fersit
Terrain: Mixed. Good tracks and paths. Rough boggy ground and short pathless sections.
Requirements: A good level of general fitness and comfortable walking on rough ground. Sturdy walking boots and weather appropriate clothing.
Discover how water has played a central role in the creation of this landscape; ancient seas, glaciers and the might of the Atlantic Ocean all leaving their mark. In more recent years peoples’ stories continue to shape the area. Poets, hunters, scientists and industry are all key voices in this journey.
Expect to gain an understanding of how this landscape formed, to hear tales from the people who have lived and worked here and a moment of reflection on the future.
“We had a fantastic time. Anna is knowledgeable and friendly and made us feel so welcome and comfortable right from the start. We’ve wanted to get out in the hills for a while but were nervous to go it alone, so it was a perfect way to feel like we were getting a proper adventure without the worry.”
Fran Hutchinson, Edinburgh
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