Is there a Taxi Service near Glenfinnan?

[The Cumbrian]

Is there a Taxi Service near Glenfinnan?

Loch Shiel is currently top of the list for next spring's canoe trip, but after last years debacle at Loch Awe I want to get the trip back to the car sorted before I go.

Cheers, Michael.

 

[Limaed]

Hi Mike

Is the train any good? If not it will probably be a taxi from Fort William.

 

[Humpback]

There was an infrequent bus from the bottom end of Loch Shiel to Fort William which passes Glenfinnan during late summer 2009. I have not used it myself so can't help with the timetable.
Alan

 

[Shewie]

Sounds liek you need a few more bodies for a shuttle Michael

 

[Scots_Charles_River]

The Glenluig Inn across, the loch towards Ardnamurchan, provides a shuttle service for Sea Kayakers so may be worth a call.

Nick

 

[fred gordon]

During the summer months these people run cruised up and down Loch Sheil. You could use them for the return trip if that is what you are looking for. Failing that Shiel buses operate locally. They may also do taxis.

www.highlandcruises.co.uk

 

[scanker]

Don't forget that if you're at Glenfinnan, to try the dining car cafe at the railway station, you could even stay in the sleeper if you want. We went there a couple of times in the summer after arriving, the first time, just as freshly baked scones were coming out of the oven - superb!!

 

[The Cumbrian]

I'm not sure which end of the loch I'll be starting from yet, it all depends on the wind direction. After battling headwinds on my last two trips north of the border, I'd like to experience Scotland with the wind on my back.

The plan, if we start at Glenfinnan, is to drop the boats and kit there while I drive to Acharacle, leave the car and get a taxi back.
If the wind's from the SW though, I'll drop the canoes and gear off at Archaracle, take the car to Glenfinnan and taxi it back to Archaracle.

This way, the taxi journey and the waiting around is done at the start, when you're in a better mood to cope with it.

I've just found the current bus timetable. Here it is in case it's of use to anyone:

http://www.shielbuses.co.uk/table3.htm

Cheers, Michael.

 

[fred gordon]

If you time it right you could get a boat back from Acharacle to Glenfinnan. The boat is based at Glenfinnan and makes trip up and down the loch most days in summer. Could be cheaper than a taxi, I fancy.Check the website.