Fort Augustus
Things to do in Fort Augustus, The Highlands
Photo © Marjorie Fraser, Google Maps
Fort Augustus sits on the Caledonian Canal in the Highlands, and the canal itself is central to what brings people here. The Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal Centre (rated 4.4 from around 1,265 reviews) is the focal point, and you'll find the town well supplied with places to stay for a canal-side base: roughly a dozen hotels and guest houses, from The Lovat Loch Ness (rated 4.6 from 631 reviews) down to smaller B&Bs like Lorien House (rated 4.9 from 156 reviews). The Loch Ness Caravan Park (rated 4.8 from 178 reviews) and Loch Ness Highland Resort (rated 4.1 from 538 reviews) offer alternatives for those touring with caravans or camping.
Monster Activities is listed as the town's main attraction beyond the canal itself. For eating, Ripples Tearoom (rated 4.7 from 169 reviews) is what appears in the records—a spot that clearly draws visitors and locals alike judging by its review count and rating.
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The accommodation stock here suggests a town geared towards people staying put for a few days rather than passing through. The concentration of mid-range hotels and guest houses, combined with two established campsites, points to Fort Augustus as a genuine destination for canal enthusiasts and those exploring the wider area, rather than somewhere you'd visit for a single night en route elsewhere.
Appin House
Inverness Road, Fort Augustus
Inch Hotel
Private Road, Fort Augustus
Kettle House Bed And Breakfast
Golf Course Road, Fort Augustus
Loch Ness Gate House
Main Street, Fort Augustus
Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal Centre
Canal Side, Fort Augustus
Lorien House B&B
Lorien House, Fort Augustus
Richmond House Hotel
Main Street, Fort Augustus
Suardal Bed and Breakfast
Suardal Millfield, Fort Augustus
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Attractions Near Fort Augustus
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5 mi
Dundreggan Rewilding Centre
Inverness · ⭐ 4.8
Invermoriston Falls
Invermoriston · ⭐ 4.6
11 mi
Plodda Falls
Tomich · ⭐ 4.8
14 mi
Loch Ness Pumpkins at Corrimony Farm
Inverness · ⭐ 4.9
15 mi
Urquhart Castle
Loch Ness · ⭐ 4.4
15 mi
The Loch Ness Centre
Drumnadrochit · ⭐ 4.4
17 mi
Laggan Wolftrax Centre
Laggan · ⭐ 4.7
19 mi
Abriachan Trails
Abriachan · ⭐ 4.8
Camping in Fort Augustus(2)
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Self-Catering Cottages in Fort Augustus
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The Old Lock House Apartments
2 cottages · from £313
Highland Club
2 cottages · from £880
St Andrew’s Chapel
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,549
Cottage 7 - Skye Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £905
Moat House 1
2 bed · sleeps 5 · from £1,004
Moat House 6
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £930
Monastery 17
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,004
Old School 14
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,499
Common questions about Fort Augustus
How many campsites are there in Fort Augustus?
We list 2 campsites in and around Fort Augustus, of which 1 offer glamping.
Which campsites in Fort Augustus have electric hook-up?
1 of the 2 campsites we list in Fort Augustus offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Fort Augustus?
We list 10 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Fort Augustus.
What is there to do in Fort Augustus?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Fort Augustus.
Where can I eat in Fort Augustus?
We list 1 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Fort Augustus.
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