Dalbreagha Croft

Bring your binoculars and photography gear, as Dalbreagha Croft is in a very good part of the world for nature watching. The loch is known to draw swans, seals, seabirds and (if you're lucky) pods of porpoises to its waters. To boost your chances of seeing something memorable, you could book onto a boat trip or an inland wildlife safari in Fort William (15 minutes). If the weather is warm and the sun is shining, you could head for a quick dip in the loch at Cuil Bay (15 minutes), where there is a small beach. When the sky looks grey, there are rainproof options available too, including bowling or swimming at the indoor leisure facilities in Fort William. Alternatively, for a change of scene, you could cross over Loch Linnhe from Nether Lochaber to the Ardgour peninsula via the Corran ferry (five minutes), where you can head out in search of the wild goats on its mountainous crags or stick to sea level for pretty woodland walks.