The scent of peat smoke drifts across the glen on a still Highland morning, and you know you're a long way from anywhere ordinary.
Ben Craig suits walkers craving proper mountain country, couples after a cosy base for exploring the wilds, and anyone who fancies a camping pod with a bit more shelter than canvas when the weather turns. The guest house option means you've got choice — sleep snug indoors or opt for the pod if you want that closer-to-nature feel without pitching in a storm. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so check ahead if you're bringing a four-legged companion along for the hills.
It's open year-round, which tells you something about the hardiness of the place and the folk who run it. Campfires need a quick check on arrival — sensible in this landscape where conditions change fast. Expect a quiet, no-frills sort of welcome, the kind of spot where you dump your boots by the door, spread the map on the table, and plan tomorrow's ridge walk over a dram.
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- DirectionsThe Earl Grange CafeCafe 0.5 km~5 min walkcoffee shop;sandwich
- DirectionsJohn LesliePub 0.6 km~5 min walk
- DirectionsSwany'sPub 0.7 km~10 min walk
- DirectionsOld Bell InnPub 0.7 km~10 min walk
- DirectionsBrass Monkey GrangePub 0.9 km~10 min walk
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