Glen Nevis Newsletter - Spring 2025
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Glen Nevis Times - Spring Newsletter
Hello to all our wonderful guests!
Welcome to our very first Glen Nevis newsletter! We’ll be publishing quarterly updates to keep you informed about everything happening here in our beautiful Glen under the Ben.
Spring is always a special time on Scotland's West Coast. As winter gently fades, flowers begin to bloom, days grow longer, and the hills gradually awaken. It's a peaceful but vibrant season— one of the best times to visit us!
🌷 Seasonal Deals Just for You! 🌷
-Stay 4 Nights for the Price of 3! Available across our campsite & pods. Valid until the end of June—don't miss out!
-Enjoy 10% Off Guided Tours Book a stay of 3 nights or more and receive a 10% discount on our guided tours. Simply speak to our friendly team to arrange your adventure!
We look forward to seeing you soon!
The Glen Nevis Team.
Highland Fold Update..
A year ago, Ted and Emma arrived from Yorkshire to join our Glen Nevis Fold. They quickly became stars of our Walks and Hairy Cow Experience.
This autumn, Emma gave birth to Solas, a beautiful, friendly calf. We also introduced ‘no-fence’ collars, helping manage grazing while keeping an eye on the herd. Winter saw the cattle roaming the roadside for food, creating a bit of traffic chaos but delighting many visitors.
Our herders Lisette & Mitch are going to be busy keeping an eye on our young ones but it will be a great opportunity to book onto one of their tours to get respectfully close to our herd.
Our fold aren’t just pretty faces, they are also playing a huge role in our land regeneration project. By using rotational grazing with ‘no-fence’ collars, we are able to use the cattle to mimic large herbivores that once roamed here. Increasing the organic matter content leads to higher yields, better water retention and an increase in the diversity of the plant and animal community. These fundamentally support the health of the ecosystem and the surrounding landscape.
Guided Walk Spring Dates
Sunday 16 March
Sunday 23 March
Sunday 30 March
Sunday 6 April
Sunday 13 April
Thursday 17 April
Special Easter edition on -Sunday 20 April
Thursday 24 April
Sunday 27 April
Spring at Glen Nevis Restaurant – Fresh Flavors & Exciting Events!
As the days get longer and the hills turn green, we’re gearing up for a fantastic spring season at Glen Nevis Restaurant! Here’s what’s happening:
🌿 Spring Opening Hours
We are opening again on the 14th of March with weekend opening hours at 12 noon and weekday at 3pm.... buuuuut we are welcoming the new season with extended opening times, making it easier than ever to enjoy great food after a day exploring the Highlands. From 7th April, we’ll be open everyday from 12noon!
🍽️ New Spring Menu
Our chefs have been busy crafting fresh, seasonal dishes that celebrate the best local ingredients. Look out for:
-Smoked Pork Baby Back Ribs (½ or full rack), Smoked in house with Maple BBQ rub, house slaw, fries
-Warm Chorizo & Anya Potato Salad with Charred Radicchio, Garlic Aioli, Rustic Sourdough Crumb
🎉 Spring Events
We’ve got some great events lined up to make the most of the season, including:
St Paddy’s Day Quiz – 15th March
Live Local Music – 22nd March
Mother’s Day Brunch- 30th March
Easter Egg Trial– 13th April
Food Market- TBC
Whether you’re stopping in for a hearty meal after a day outdoors or joining us for a special event, we can’t wait to see you this Spring! Book your table now and make the most of the season with us.
Campfire Kitchen!
Spring at Campfire Kitchen – Morning Rolls & Evening Feasts!
Spring is just around the corner, and we’re firing up the grill at Campfire Kitchen with incredible food and exciting new events!
Morning Rolls & Fresh Starts
From 15th March, we’ll be open 8 AM – 11 AM serving up seriously good breakfast baps. Think crispy bacon, Lochaber Larder sausages, and perfectly fried eggs – all packed into warm, fresh rolls. The perfect fuel for your day, in out and about!
🥩 Spotlight on Lochaber Larder
We’re proud to source top-quality, locally produced ingredients and our breakfast baps feature the best of the best from Lochaber Larder. Whether it’s their hand-linked sausages or rich, flavourful black pudding, you’re getting a taste of Lochaber with every bite.
🌙 Evenings at Campfire Kitchen – Coming in April!
From April, we’ll be opening Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, bringing you themed nights packed with flavour and fun. Kicking things off, our first themed event will be… PIZZA NIGHT! Stay tuned for more themes each week!
📅 Mark Your Calendar & Stay Tuned
We’ll be dropping more details on our upcoming menus and events soon, so keep an eye on our socials and get ready to join us for some unforgettable food around the fire!
Cameron Facilities Update!
Visitors to the site in the past year will have noticed that we're in the midst of replacing the facilities building in the centre of Cameron Field. It's fair to say it's taken longer than we hoped and we're very grateful for everyone who might have been inconvenienced by the construction works, but we're confident that it's going to be worth the wait...
This project is the first stage in a programme of upgrades planned for all of our facilities buildings across the park, but this one is extra special because it's going to mean that we will be able to open the campsite in the winter!
Constructing a new building is a huge investment of resources, so we wanted to make sure we got it right. Working with our consultants, John Gilbert Architects, Luths Services and Harley Haddow Associates, we have designed a building that is going to be extremely energy efficient with zero-carbon operational emissions, unisex facilities within individual rooms, an indoor campers kitchen and even a dedicated facility to wash your muddy boots.
We're looking forward to sharing more information about some of the special energy saving features in future newsletters. In the meantime, here's an image from the main internal circulation area looking up to the central roof window that will bathe the space in natural light and reduce artificial lighting requirements during the daytime. Hopefully it will give you a flavour of the quality we're aiming to achieve in the finished building.
Behind the Scenes: A Huge Thank You!!
While the campsite has been closed, our incredible Grounds, Maintenance and Operations teams have been working tirelessly behind the scenes, ensuring everything is in top shape for the new season. From essential repairs to site improvements, they’ve been out in all that Scottish winter weather—rain, wind and the occasional snowstorm—getting the job done! ❄️🌧️💨
We appreciate their hard work more than words can say—thank you for keeping Glen Nevis running smoothly! 👏👏
Massive thank you to our wonderful teams in Housekeeping and the Office for their hard work and dedication in keeping the lodges and cottages running smoothly and being on hand to take all your calls and bookings through the winter. You truly are the heart of it all and we appreciate everything that you do!
The Glen Nevis Shop & Reception – Opening from the 14th!
We’re gearing up for another fantastic season in Glen Nevis! From the 14th, our shop and reception will be open and ready to welcome you.Stocked with local produce, essential supplies and plenty of tasty treats, including homemade cakes & bakes. It’s the perfect place to pick up everything you need for your stay. Whether you're after a quick snack, rustling up a three course camp meal, a souvenir, or some locally sourced goodies, we’ve got you covered.
Our friendly team will also be on hand in reception to help with any questions, activity recommendations, or booking needs.
Make sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the latest updates and we look forward to seeing you all soon!
Throw Back Photo!
We’re taking a trip back to 1977! We love receiving these nostalgic snapshots from our customers- It’s amazing to see how much has changed (and how much has stayed the same!). Meall an t-Suidhe looks just as timeless, but the campsite has certainly evolved over the years. And how groovy were those cars?
If you have any old photos of Glen Nevis, we’d love to feature them on our social media! Send them to elly@glen-nevis.co.uk
Spring in Glen Nevis Photo Competition! 🌿📸
Capture the beauty of spring in Glen Nevis and be in with a chance to win a free night's stay on our campsite for two! Whether it’s blooming wildflowers, misty mornings, or wildlife emerging after winter, we want to see how you experience spring in the Glen.
The winning photo will be featured in our Summer Edition Newsletter, along with a selection of our favourite entries.
📅 Deadline: June 15th
📩 Send your photos to: elly@glen-nevis.co.uk Happy snapping! 🌄✨
Self Catering park highlight - Static Caravans!
Spring is nearly here, and our caravans are waking up for the season! After a winter snooze, they’re ready to welcome you back for an unforgettable stay in Glen Nevis.
We have 27 self-catering caravans, including 15 two-bedroom units (one of which is fully accessible) and 12 three-bedroom units, sleeping 4 or 6 guests. Choose between our standard or superior options—all offering plenty of space, no crammed rows here!
Arriving after a long drive? Your caravan will be ready and waiting with freshly made beds, towels for every guest, and a little welcome pack—milk in the fridge, shortbread, tea, coffee, sugar, salt, pepper and essential cleaning supplies. We’ve even popped in a couple of toilet rolls to get you started.
Each caravan comes fully equipped with a cooker/oven, microwave, kettle, toaster, and all the pots and pans you need—but if you’d rather let someone else do the cooking, our restaurant and bar is just a two-minute stroll away.
Whether it’s your first visit or Glen Nevis already feels like a second home, we can’t wait to welcome you back!
🌿 Spring Walk Highlight: The Steall Falls Trail 🌿
As spring awakens Glen Nevis, there’s no better time to explore the stunning Steall Falls Trail. This classic walk is a must-do, offering a mix of dramatic scenery, ancient woodland and a breathtaking waterfall—all within a relatively short and accessible hike.
Distance: 3.5 km (2.2 miles) return
Time: 1.5 - 2 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Start Point: Upper Glen Nevis car park (narrow road access)
What to Expect
This well-loved trail takes you through the beautiful Nevis Gorge, where you’ll be surrounded by moss-covered trees, tumbling streams and the calls of birds returning for spring. The path is rocky in places with some uneven sections, but the rewards are worth it. As you emerge from the gorge, the valley opens up dramatically revealing the spectacular Steall Falls, one of Scotland’s highest waterfalls.
For the adventurous, there's the famous wire bridge near the falls—perfect for a daring crossing, or just a fun photo stop! Springtime brings fresh greenery, blooming wildflowers and the sight of deer grazing in the Glen.
Why Walk It in Spring?
🌼 Wildflowers & Fresh Growth – Spot early blooms like primroses and wood anemones carpeting the forest floor.
🌞 Milder Weather – Crisp but refreshing air makes the climb comfortable.
🦌 Wildlife Spotting – Keep an eye out for red deer, golden eagles, and playful mountain hares.
Top Tip: Wear sturdy boots, as the trail can be muddy after rain. Don’t forget a flask of tea to enjoy while taking in the view of the falls!
Whether you’re visiting Glen Nevis for the first time or a regular explorer, this walk is a springtime gem you won’t want to miss.
Have you heard about Nevis Nature Network?
Spanning 22,000 acres, the Nevis Nature Network project area covers a vast array of native habitats, from ancient riparian woodland along the River Nevis, to fragments of Caledonian Forest and Scottish Rainforest, up to rare montane scrub on mountain cliffs. It also includes land with both European and Scottish habitat designations: Ben Nevis Special Area of Conservation and Ben Nevis Special Site of Scientific Interest. This iconic landscape attracts around half a million visitors every year with well over one hundred thousand of those summiting Ben Nevis.
Our shared vision is:
To restore a rich mosaic of woodland habitats, across Ben Nevis and Glen Nevis, to secure the future of our rare and vulnerable local species and to share wild places with communities near and far.
That’s all for our spring round-up – we hope you're as excited as we are for the season ahead! Keep an eye out for our summer newsletter, where we’ll be sharing even more updates, events, and ways to make the most of your time in Glen Nevis.