Scotland’s Great Glen in a campervan hire - Part 2

In the first part we looked at a route from Edinburgh to Inverness and Fort Augustus along Scotland’s Great Glen. This trip is one of our top picks for those who want to experience some of the best of the Highland’s outdoors in a campervan. The Great Glen has it all- hiking, cycling, paddling, and, as we will find out, even some of the finest ice climbing and snow sports in the UK!

Ben Nevis – Campervan Hire Scotland

From Fort Augustus, you’ll head south to Fort William (that’s the town) and Lochaber (that’s the council area) in your campervan hire, passing through delightful villages and bucolic vistas. As the Outdoor Capital of the UK, here you can tackle white water rapids, pedal thrilling mountain bike trails or hit the slopes. Or maybe you enjoy something a bit more mild than wild, such as riding the gondola up Ben Nevis, strolling forest trails or sledging down the bunny slope? No matter what you choose to do, there’s nothing like returning to the comfort of your warm luxury motorhome at the end of the day to clean up, cook a hearty meal and have a nice lie down in a comfy bed. Why rough it in a tent on your Great Glen camping trip when you can take all the comforts of home with you?

Some of the finest powder in Scotland draws winter sports enthusiasts to Lochaber from around the world from October through spring. At Nevis Range or Glencoe Mountain Resort, you can rent equipment and hit the slopes, or just get a ticket for the gondola or the ski lift and enjoy the scenic ride to the top for a cuppa hot chocolate and the views! Try your hand at the ice-climbing centre if you dare, or sign up for a white water rafting trip if you don’t mind getting a bit damp. Lochaber is ground zero centre for hill walking and Munro climbing in Scotland- especially Ben Nevis- and is the terminus point for the West Highland Way and the Great Glen Way.

Campervan Hire Scotland – Jacobite Train

If your campervan hire isn’t magical enough transportation for you, then you must take a ride on the Jacobite Steam train, which was featured in the Harry Potter films. You might just spot a regal stag or majestic hawk on the hills! If taking a walk on the wild side is your favourite way to enjoy Scotland, we highly recommend a campervan holiday in the Great Glen.

Scotland’s Great Glen in a campervan hire - Part 2

Scotland’s Great Glen in a campervan hire- Part 1

Stretching from the capital of the Highlands to the Outdoor Capital of the UK, the Great Glen is one of the best places in Scotland to experience nature, and when you explore it in a motorhome or campervan hire, everything is right outside your doorstep. We recommend this trip for outdoor sports lovers of any stripe, from hikers to paddlers to ice climbers- and yes, even monster hunters! Are you ready to take a walk on the wild side in Scotland’s Great Glen?

Edinburgh to Inverness and Fort Augustus in a campervan hire

The Great Glen snakes across the beautiful Highlands of Scotland on a natural fault line, resulting in some of the country’s most stunning landscapes. From Edinburgh, head to Inverness, which is a popular stop for campers. Discover the charming streets, shops and eateries of Inverness, visit Culloden Battlefield- and be on the lookout for Nessie, who may be stealthily swimming around Loch Ness!

Fort Augustus & Campervan Hire

Fort Augustus is home to the Caledonian Canal Visitor Centre and the Clansman Centre, the local history museum. This area is another great base for your campervan hire, with many scenic touring parks and plenty of spots to pick up supplies. You can rent a canoe or kayak to paddle the canal yourself, or bring your bikes or hiking boots and get out on the 80-mile long Great Glen Way, which offers a fantastic trail of walking paths and waymarked trails along the canal.

Forget about roughing it in a tent during your Great Glen holiday- at the end of a long day getting back to nature, it’s back to the luxury of your motorhome, where you have all the comforts of home, but the views and tranquillity that you can only get while camping. Next week, we’ll continue our trip down the Great Glen in a motorhome rental as we discover the Outdoor Capital of the UK- Fort William and Lochaber!

Scotland’s Great Glen in a campervan hire- Part 1