Activities
and Attractions for the whole family
Take a family trip to the Glencoe area and you will
find it surrounded by plenty of tours and children’s
activities in which even adults can delight.
30 mins
C3
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Sea Life Centre – www.sealsanctuary.co.uk,
01631 720386. A828 to Oban signposted off main road.
Fun for all the family including frequent seal and
fish feeding. The Sea Life Centre also rescues and
rehabilitates orphaned seal pups. Outdoor play area,
shop and cafe. Open daily from 10. For something
different go by RIB or Yacht with Lochaber Watersports
(1.4). |
45 mins
C2
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Rare Breeds Park - www.oban-rarebreeds.com,
01631 770608. A828 to Oban then watch out for sign
on left just after you have crossed Connel bridge
or pick up A816 south of Oban. A weird and wonderful
collection of animals in hill-side pens and runs.
Its a funny farm for kids with lots of opportunities
to feed the animals. Parents also admit they have
a great time here. Tearoom. Open daily from 10.
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1hour
30 mins
B4
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Natural History Centre, Ardnamurchan
- www.michael-macgregor.co.uk,
01972 500263, after crossing the Corran Ferry (2.4),
follow the winding single track road to Glenborrodale.
A Living Building put together by famous photographer
Michael MacGregor and his wife - hands-on wildlife
exhibits plus impressive slide show. Nice shop and
homecooking in small restaurant. 10:30-5:30. Closed
mid October until Easter. |
30 mins
D4
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Raceway Karting, 01397 701333.
Turnoff A82 north of Fort William onto Mallaig road,
Raceway is signposted on left hand side at Blar
Mhor Industrial Estate just past Farmfoods. Outdoor
tarmac circuit – ‘the wetter the better’.
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40 mins
C3
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Tralee Rally Karting, 01631 720297.
A85 to Oban signposted at Benderloch village. Great
fun outdoor carting amongst sand dunes for ages
7 and up. Nearby is well used Tralee beach. Open
Easter, Whitsun and summer holidays plus weekends
till mid September. |
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