Welcome to Onich
Things to do
Inchree Falls
A lovely walk along an ancient military route, taking in a collection of waterfalls. The path is mostly uphill and is waymarked. Start at Glenrigh forest car park, inchree.
Ben Nevis distillery
The Ben Nevis distillery was founded in 1825. Its one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland. Its situated at the base of the highest hill in Scotland, a good destination for a daytrip from Onich.
Coran Ferry
The Coran ferry provides a regular link for the communities of Fort William, Ardgour, Sunart, Ardnamurchan, Moidart, Morar, Morvern and the Isle of Mull.
Glencoe Mountain Resort
Visit the Glencoe Mountain Resort. Summer and Winter activities available, operating 7 days a week, 364 days a year.
In Summer, try biking, tubing, treasure hunt, hill-walking, chairlift rides and fantastic photography opportunities. In Winter, a range of sports from skiing, snowboarding, sledging and avalanche rescue training.
Glenfinnan Viaduct
Glenfinnan sits at the head of Loch Shiel. The Jacobite Steam Train runs to Fort William and Mallaig in summer months with regular trains available the rest of the year. The Glenfinnan viaduct gained new visitors thanks to the filming of Harry Potter and the Chambers of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban which took place in this area with the Hogwarts Express calling at Glenfinnan.
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Golf at Woodlands, Glencoe
Fantastic golf at The Woodlands Glencoe Golf Course. Pay & Play golf. Listed "No 1" in Scotland's Best 9 Holes.
Beautiful setting between amazing mountain scenery and the loch's edge, enjoy a memorable game on this superb, 9-hole parkland course.
On the Water
Kayaks and Paddleboards
The Highlands offer unique opportunities on the water with coasts and lochs providing fresh and salt water . Check out paddleboarding and kayaking near Onich to make your holiday one to remember!
Sailing
The Lochaber Yacht club welcomes you to its fun, friendly, family sailing club in Fort William, a short distance from Onich. Sailing April to September every year. A recognised RYA teaching establishment.
Cruises
Cruises on Loch Linnhe are a wonderful opportunity to see Scottish wildlife and learn about history and culture. Cruise Loch Linhe run year round and are dog-friendly. Please get in touch in advance with any mobility issues to discuss best options with the team.
Arts and Crafts
Crafts
Enjoy a relaxing coffee and a chance to view a range of arts, crafts and clothing in this special gallery in Glencoe. Crafts and Things prides itself on special, unusual and affordable gifts for the whole family. A lovely outing from Onich.
Gallery
Take in the beauty of the highlands, at a local gallery. Browse in this Fort William gallery, specialising in arts and crafts by Lochaber artists. Most of the artists are amateurs with prices to suit a range of tastes. Also stocks a wide variety of cute penguin crafts, and arts and crafts materials for your own artwork.
Woodturning
Find out more about the amazing craft of Woodturning. Every piece at this community based project is a collaboration with the customer. Get in touch to make a purchase of a special piece to remember your time in the Highlands. A handcrafted piece of wood makes a wonderful gift to take home whilst supporting the staff and volunteers in Lochaber.
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Special Events
Highland Games
Highland Games take place throughout Scotland and often have a local focus with four Highland Games taking place in the Highlands: Glenfinnan Gathering, Invergarry Highland Games, Arisaig Highland Games and Morar Highland Games. From Caber tossing, highland dancing, athletic events to pipes and drums, the Games are a popular visitor attraction set in the scenery of Scotland.
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Places to Eat
The Lochside Bar and Restaruant
Situated in Onich with spectacular views of Loch Linnhe, the Onich Hotel's bar and restaurant offers local and international cuisine. From quick snacks to three course meals, the restuarant uses fresh, fine, organic produce prepared by in-house chefs.
Moss, Restaurant
A new restaurant, Moss welcomes you to Ballachuilish, around 10 minutes by car from Onich. Seasonal plates servied in a place where 'every dish tells a tale of the people we know and the places we have been'.
Seafood Cafe
A daytrip out to the Seafood Cafe at Loch Leven is a popular destination for those visiting the West Highlands. Now bookable online, advance booking is highly recommended. Keep an eye on social media channels for updates.
Burgers
Local to Onich are the delicious Yum Yum burgers. Situated 2 miles south of Inchree, by the A82 roadside in the grounds of the Loch on the Lodge Hotel. Snack van in beautiful surroundings, providing hot, tasty food with high quality meats. There are picnic tables to enjoy the view while you eat. Find them on social media for updates.
Wildlife, Nature and Scenery
Wildlife
The Highlands has a fantastic range of wildlife from red squirrels, deer, sea birds, seals, beavers, Scottish Wildcat, dolphins and a range of seabirds from Capercailie and the Black Grouse and of course, the well-loved Highland Cows.
Nature and Scenery
Scotland has a wealth of beautiful landscapes to explore. Onich is a wonderful base to explore many stunning locations. Just a short distance to Glencoe by car, with its dramatic hills and glens, and minutes walk from beautiful Loch Linnhe , a sea loch with fantastic views. Take a trip on the Coran ferry accross the Coran narrows.
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Night time
Stargazing
Scotland has some of the best dark skies in Europe to make the most of Stargazing. Clear skies in Onich can result in some breathtaking views of the night sky. You might even be lucky enough to see the 'Mirrie Dancers', also known as the Aurora.
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Live Music
The West Highlands has a fantastic tradition of live music. A number of pubs, hotels and clubs in Fort William feature Live Music and pipe bands, wind bands and orchestral events take place throughout the year.
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Accommodation
Self-Catering, Glenrigh House
Set in beautiful gardens, Glenrigh House offers a choice of newly renovated self-catering accommodation. With hill views, and under 10 minutes walk to the Sealoch, Loch Linnhe. A peaceful haven and a wonderful base to explore Onich and the West Highlands.
B&B, Highland Croft B&B
Situated 100 metres from Loch Linnhe and providing a garden, Highland Croft B&B features accommodation in Onich.
Fitted with a terrace, the units feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower.
The bed and breakfast offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast, with eggs from the property's free range hens.
Chalet, Dalrigh Pod
Offering a garden and quiet street view, Dalrigh Pod is located in Onich, 18 km from Glen Nevis and 44 km from Glenfinnan Station Museum. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.3 km from Loch Linnhe.
The chalet is fitted with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the mountain views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Massacre of Glencoe is 11 km from the chalet, while West Highland Museum is 17 km from the property. The nearest airport is Oban Airport, 45 km from Dalrigh Pod.
Hotel, The Onich Hotel
A delightful privately run hotel set in a fantastic loch side location between Glencoe and Ben Nevis Mountain ranges, offering quality accommodation with amazing restaurant with direct loch view and a well-stocked Bar. Our location is famous for its breathtaking views – and in fact we are the only hotel with uninterrupted access to Loch Linnhe via our gardens.
Getting to Onich
Onich can be reached easily by car and bus as well as train via Fort William. Enjoy the stunning scenery through the West Highlands. The journey takes around 2.5 hours by car from Glasgow and 3 hours by car from Edinburgh. For international travellers there are several airports that you can fly into and book a rental car for the onward journey to Onich. Flights to Glasgow and Edinburgh also allow for onward travel to Onich via bus and train.
Glasgow to Onich
Travel on bus via Glasgow's Buchanan Street Bus Station to Fort William, which stops in Onich. You can also take a train from Glasgow Queen Street Railway Station to Fort William Railway Station and make use of local transport for the short distance to Onich.
Edinburgh to Onich
Travel on bus via Edinburgh's Bus Station to Fort William which stops in Onich. You can also travel by train from Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station to Fort William Railway Station, using local transport to cover the short distance to Onich.
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