Upper Tyndrum to Spean Bridge

Upper Tyndrum

This small village is popular with walkers and is located on the West Highland Way so would be convenient for walking a section of it. It is surrounded by hills and mountains.

Where to stay (walking distances given from the train station)

Tyndrum Lodges B&B (0.49 miles/0.78 km)

Reviews: 4.6 on Google, 4.6 on TripAdvisor

Tigh-na-Fraoch B&B (0.58 miles/0.93 km)

Reviews: 4.8 on Google, 4.7 on TripAdvisor

The Tyndrum Inn (0.62 miles/0.99 km)

Reviews: 4.2 on Google, 3.9 on TripAdvisor

Glengarry House (0.72 miles/1.15 km)

Reviews: 4.8 on Google, 4.9 on TripAdvisor

Clifton Cottage B&B (0.73 miles/1.17 km)

Reviews: 4.6 on Google, 4.7 on TripAdvisor

Where to eat

Ben Lui Restaurant

Reviews: 4.6 on Google, 4.8 on TripAdvisor

The Real Food Cafe

Reviews: 4.5 on Google, 4.4 on TripAdvisor

The Tyndrum Inn

Reviews including accommodation: 4.2 on Google, 3.9 on TripAdvisor

View over to Ben Lui from the A82 in Tyndrum

Photo credit: “IMGP9849” by Matt Buck, CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo credit: “Sheep near Tyndrum” by Ashlynn Pai, CC BY 2.0

Bridge of Orchy

Bridge of Orchy is a small village in a stunning setting and is a popular stop with climbers and walkers. It is one of many points where the West Highland Way can be walked.

Where to stay and eat (walking distances given from the train station)

Bridge of Orchy Hotel (0.52 miles/0.83 km)

Restaurant on site

Reviews: 4.5 on Google, 4.4 on TripAdvisor

Greenstone Lodge B&B (0.25 miles/0.4 km)

Vegan B&B, dinner and packed lunches are available for guests

Reviews: 5.0 on Google, 5.0 on TripAdvisor

Photo credit: “Bridge of Orchy” by John Knight, CC BY 2.0

Photo credit: “Bridge of Orchy Hotel” by John Knight, CC BY 2.0

Rannoch

Rannoch Station is idea for walkers wishing to get out and explore this unique environment. It is situated on the huge Rannoch plateau, 1000 feet above sea level and surrounded by hills.

Moor of Rannoch Restaurant & Rooms (0.1 miles/0.16 km walking distance from the train station)

Described as more of a retreat, this small hotel with 5 rooms has limited restaurant space for non-residents and offers a relaxed pace dining experience.

Reviews: 4.8 on Google, 4.8 on TripAdvisor

Rannoch Station Tearoom

Reviews: 4.7 on Google, 4.7 on TripAdvisor

Photo credit: “Rannoch Station, December 2023” by alljengi, CC BY-SA 2.0

Corrour

Corrour is a 57,000 acre Highland estate. The station is the highest mainline station in the UK at 1350 feet above sea level.

It is well used by walkers. There is a selection of walks from the station. There are no public roads in this area, making this one of the few parts of Britain, if not the world, where you can travel as people have for thousands of years – by foot!

The shortest walk is just one mile from the station to the east which will take you to Loch Ossian. If you feel like a longer walk it is possible to walk right round the Loch.

If you have a good map with you, there are other paths that lead north and then west.

It is still possible to follow the old path to Kinlochleven some ten miles away or to then join up with the West Highland Way and walk to Fort William. If walking to Kinlochleven, you can catch a bus the rest of the way to Fort William - see Shiel Buses service 44 & 144.

Corrour Station House

Restaurant with rooms

Reviews: 4.9 on Google, 4.8 on TripAdvisor

Photo credit: “Corrour Railway Station” by David Jones, CC BY 2.0

Spean Bridge

Spean Bridge is a small village which is busy due to the intersection of three main road routes: north to Inverness and Skye, south to Fort William and east to the Cairngorms.

Commando Memorial and Viewpoint

Opened in 1952, this memorial is dedicated to the commandos of the Second World War who trained at nearby Achnacarry Castle and the surrounding area. There are also excellent views of Ben Nevis from here.

The memorial is a mile walk from the village. Although it is along the busy A82 there is a pavement all the way and nice views.

The route passes the quaint Kilmonivaig Parish Church and cemetery dating from 1812.

Walking

To the south of the village is Killiechonate Woodlands which includes an easy figure of eight walk.

Spean Bridge is also on the route of the East Highland Way long distance path so you could walk a section of that.

Where to stay (walking distances given from the train station)

Spean Lodge (0.21 miles/0.33 km)

Reviews: 5.0 on Google, 5.0 on TripAdvisor

Smiddy House (0.3 miles/0.48 km)

Reviews: 4.9 on Google, 4.9 on TripAdvisor

Inverour Guest House (0.3 miles/0.48 km)

Reviews: 4.8 on Google, 4.3 on TripAdvisor