Glen Nevis River Race

More great ideas for things to do in the area this coming summer... How about dressing up in rubber, blowing up your airbed and jumping into the lower falls at Glen Nevis? Tempting?!


The Glen Nevis River Race has been part of the annual calendar of events for many years, although it wavered for a while in recent years. Good to hear that No Fuss have included the race in their robust calendar of events, along with the classic '10' series of mountain bike endurance events and the Big Ben Nevis Triathlon. Head to Glen Nevis on Saturdaty 18th July to catch the action.

However, as with all things originating from Fort William, don't believe all the guff that they tell you. True, the race started out life as a fund raising event for the local mountain rescue team. But the original incarnation of the river race was actually in 1969 on the River Coe, and the local team was the Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team.

I don't suppose there's too many of the original event programmes kicking around, but we happen to have one. And a highly entertaining read it is too. Note that "competitive spirits may be obtained from the marquee adjoining the Clachaig Inn". There's also some top tips on identifying the favourite (pictured), and No Fuss competitors would do well to take note of 30 years of experience!