🐮 PRIVATE Highland Cow Experience

Overview

Looking for a truly Scottish moment to remember? Step into the peaceful beauty of Glen Nevis for a private encounter with our iconic Highland Cattle. Ā You’ll join one of our experienced herders for a 45 minute relaxed visit to the field, where you’ll meet a few members of our herd and learn what life’s like for these shaggy beasts. Plenty of time to ask questions, take photos, and simply enjoy the company of our Highland locals. Best of all, the proceeds from your booking go directly towards our ongoing nature restoration work in Glen Nevis.

Our experiences are very popular so please book in advance to save disappointment.

šŸ„ What’s Included:
Ā£100 for a group of 1–5 people.
An 'add on' (Ā£20) ticket must be bought for every addition person (above 5 people) up to a maximum of 8.
Do NOT select 'add-on extra person' if you're with 5 or less people.
Length: 45 minĀ 
  • A peaceful visit with our Highland CattleĀ 
  • Time for photos (from a safe distance)
  • Stories about the cattle’s history, care, personalities, and quirks
  • A 5-10 minute walk from the meeting point to wherever the cows are grazing that day

šŸ“… Availability
Dec 2025 - March 2026 (Wednesdays and Saturdays)
Daily April-October 2026
Sorry, we’re now fully booked for the month of August and we don’t have any availability between 15 and 21 September.
Bookings for winter 26/27 are not available for online booking till October.

šŸ“ Meeting Point
We'll meet you at Glen Nevis Self-Catering Reception/Office, which is a five minute drive from Fort William on the Glen Nevis Road. If you're staying with us it'll be short walk from your accommodation.
Find us on Google Maps here:Ā Ā Google Maps Link.

🧭 Good to Know
  • The walk to the cows may vary in length depending on where they’re grazing
  • Please dress for classic Highland weather – waterproofs and sturdy shoes recommended
  • Midges can appear on warm, still days – a bit of repellent goes a long way!
  • Age: Suitable for ages 5+ (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed, as we’ll be close to livestock
  • If you use a wheelchair, have a disability or other needs that we should be aware of, get in touch before booking — we’ll do our best to make it work
  • Please be aware, a 'safe distance' will always need to be maintained between you and the cows. The 'safe distance' varies from cow-to-cow and from day-to-day. Our experienced rangers will guide you in how close you can safely get on your experience. Sorry, you cannot 'hug a cow'.
  • Full refund available if cancelled 48 hours before the start of the experience. No refund given if cancelled by the customer within 48 hours before this experience.

What you'll need
🧤 Warm Clothing
ā˜‚ļø Waterproofs


Want to See More of the Glen?
If you’re up for a longer adventure, check out our GROUP and PRIVATEĀ 'Discover Glen Nevis Guided Walk' — a two hour guided route through the glen that ends with a visit to the full herd.Ā Ā 

We also offer ā€˜GROUP Highland Cow Experience’ over the months July/August!Ā 
Location
Glen Nevis Office/Self-Catering Reception, Glen Nevis Road, Glen Nevis Self-Catering Reception, Glen Nevis, Scotland, PH33 6SX, United Kingdom

Additional information

Ticket availability

Tickets are on sale until 4 hours before the experience starts, but may sell out sooner, so don't miss out!

Private booking

Enjoy an exclusive experience for your booking party only.