The Area
Torlundy is a small rural community situated 3 miles north of Fort William town centre on the main A82 road to Inverness. Most of the houses are situated on side roads away from the main road. All facilities such as restaurants and shops are situated in Fort William and the Greater Fort William villages of Caol, Banavie and Corpach. There is a regular local bus service to and from Fort William, the Nevis Range and Spean Bridge, however to get the very best from your stay at Mayfield you really do need your own transport. Taxis are more than happy to come to Torlundy but the fare is about £7.00 each way. Torlundy is also on the cycle route between the Nevis Range and Fort William. Please consider this when making a reservation if you do not have your own transport.
Nevis Range
Fort William itself is situated at the south westerly end of the Great Glen, Inverness some 60 miles by road, is at the north eastern end. The West Highland Way ends in Fort William and the Great Glen Way starts there as well. The town is also the start of the Road to the Isles. This is the A830 to Mallaig, taking in some of the most spectacular scenery not to be missed by any visitor.
If you need more to do than taking in the majestic mountain scenery then here is a short list of sights and attractions to see in the area:
 Gkenfinnan Monument |
 Glen Nevis |
Glenfinnan Monument to Bonnie Prince Charlie – situated at the head of Loch Sheil, you will find a view point and visitor centre. Also see the Glenfinnan viaduct, and catch the “Harry Potter” train crossing it.
Glen Nevis – take a drive up the glen and then walk up Nevis Gorge to the Steall Falls
Ben Nevis Distillery – a tour of the distillery and a dram at the end will introduce you to the local whisky.
Nevis Range – take the gondola up the mountain and sample the views over a snack in the mountain cafe.
 View from Nevis Range |
 Neptunes Staircase |
Neptunes Staircase – a series of locks on the Caledonian Canal where boats of all sizes leave the sea and enter the canal to sail up to Inverness.
Fort William Museum – learn the history of Highland Life
Treasures of the Earth – for those interested in the geology of the area, see local rocks and geodes. Our area now sits in the recently designated Geopark and is a haven for geologists.
Seal Island Cruise – sail down Loch Linnhe to see the local seal colony.
Loch Sheil Cruises – on the loch at Glenfinnan, they specialise is relaxing cruises down the loch to Acharacle and back and also wild life spotting cruises.
Glencoe with it’s scenery and superb visitor centre you will learn about the infamous Glencoe Massacre.
Further afield, but all perfectly accessible for the day are:
The Ardnamurchan Peninsula – dramatic remote scenery, crofting settlements and a lighthouse museum at Ardnamurchan Point where you can also watch for whales.
Urquhart Castle – near Drumnadrochit, a famous castle ruin on the shores of Lochness
Fort Augustus – a busy village and a set of locks to lower boats on the Caledonian Canal down onto Loch Ness. Trips on Loch Ness available.
Eilean Donan Castle – the most romantic castle in Scotland, usually open from Easter to October.
The Isle of Skye – many of our guests travel by car to Mallaig, take the ferry to Skye for a day sightseeing at Dunvegan Castle and Portree. They then return via the Skye Bridge to the mainland and drive back the Mayfield. A long day, but very rewarding.
Oban – the gateway to the isle. Ferries leave here for Mull and some of the western Isle. It is a busy town, quite different from Fort William.
Mallaig Harbour
The Western Isle of Rum and Eigg – Caledonian MacBrayne run day tours and cruises to the islands from Mallaig. You start by bus from Fort William or drive yourself to Mallaig.
Monarch of the Glen country – where the TV series of the same name was filmed, see Glen Bogle across Loch Laggan and other places used for filming.
Highland Wildlife Park – owned by Edinburgh Zoo, they are moving animals here into large enclosures, well worth a visit. It is situated near Aviemore.
The Seal Rescue Centre – enroute to Oban. See seals and other marine life.
Inverness – a very cosmopolitan city, sophisticated and traditional shopping, wonderful walks by the River Ness with suspension footbridges.
Culloden Battlefield – a new visitor centre makes this a must if you are going to Inverness. There is also nearby Cawdor Castle.
There are too many places to list here, we can help you plan your time so that you get the best from your stay. This is why we say that one night at Mayfield is not enough.