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Loch Eil
In the Scottish Highlands, Outward Bound Loch Eil is perfectly located for adventure. It’s the ideal centre for young people from upper primary school right through to apprentices at the start of their careers.
The Outward Bound Trust
Loch Eil Centre
Achdalieu
near Fort William
PH33 7NN
01397 772866
What to expect at Loch Eil
Your programme
Loch Eil is in the outdoor capital of the UK. There’s so much here, from beaches to glens, fresh water lochs and rivers to the most famous Munro of all – Britain’s highest mountain: Ben Nevis.
Having all of this on our doorstep means we can tailor our learning and adventure activities exactly to the needs of your programme and your group. The skill of our instructors means no two adventures are the same at Loch Eil, but you can be sure that every particpant will have their own unique journey and learn that they are #morethanyouthink.
Life at centre
Loch Eil's £2 million refurbishment is complete. Expect modern dorm rooms that sleep 2-6 people, all ensuite with guaranteed hot showers. You might like to know that we're powered by our own hydro scheme, solar panels and air source heating. Group leaders and visiting staff have their own twin ensuite rooms with cuppa making facilities.
Our huge equipment centre and drying room is where we keep all the specialist kit, boots and waterproofs you'll need. And back in the main house, the student lounge is used for relaxing, group presentations and yes, you can access wifi from here.
After a day of adventures, our chefs know exactly what you'll want to eat! If you’re coming to Loch Eil and have any dietary requirements, remember to let us know about these via your medical form before you come.
when you come to Loch Eil
This is all waiting for you
Getting here
Loch Eil is just 15 minutes drive from Fort William. You might think that being in the Highlands we’re pretty rural, but our centre is at sea level and you’ll be on A-roads whatever direction you’re coming from. We’re a three hour drive from Glasgow city centre and less than four from Edinburgh.
If you choose to arrive by train, Outward Bound Loch Eil has it’s very own railway station – built by apprentices who were on a programme here in the 1970s but that’s another story…
For online maps our postcode is PH33 7NN.
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Loch Eil alumni
Over 1.2 million people have been to Outward Bound since we were founded in 1941. Have you been to Loch Eil?
Our Courses
Each Outward Bound course is unique and gives young people the skills to become more confident and more capable at school, college and the workplace.
