Foyers
The small village of Foyers is situated on the quieter eastern shore of Loch Ness. The village is approximately 1 mile from the pier through pretty woodland on a steep path/narrow road.
Foyers is also the location of an SSE hydro power station situated within the old power house of the Aluminium smelter at Foyers. Electricity has been generated in the area since 1896 when power was needed to supply an aluminium smelter, which was shut down in 1967. Today it is
part of the Great Glen hydro scheme operated by Scottish and Southern Energy.
B E R T H I N G A T F O Y E R S - Important Information
Due to the pier being exposed to the weather, no overnight mooring is permitted at Foyers. Please request permission to berth from the boat yard prior to accessing Foyers pier, as adverse weather conditions or forecast may prevent hire cruisers from mooring here.
Once permission from the boatyard has been given, you must then contact the owners of the pier, Foyers Pier Ltd, on the phone number stated in your boating guide book, in order to gain authorisation to berth, as space is limited. Please note: there is a berthing fee applicable for Foyers pier and you will be advised on this when contacting Foyers Pier Ltd.
Berthing should not exceed 2 hrs and please keep monitoring the weather whilst ashore. Ensure the fenders are put in place. Care must be taken when approaching the pier. If you’re approaching from the south, please take a wide berth around the large green marker buoy near the river mouth, as the area is very shallow. Do not pass between the green buoy and the shores.
Restaurants, Bars & Cafes
The Craigdarroch Inn – Hotel & Restaurant with a Loch View, open daily. 20 min uphill walk from the pier.
Tel: 01456 486 400
Waterfall Café – A quaint little café located opposite the Falls of Foyers. Home cooking, gluten and dairy free available, as well as vegetarian and vegan. Dogs welcome. Free WiFi. See Facebook page for updates and more details.
Tel: 07493 151 206
Foyers Stores & Post Office – A traditional local shop, as well as off-licence & Post Office. Great selection for everything you need. Also selling newspapers, ice cream, postcards and souvenirs. May also stock fishing tackle. See Facebook page for updates and more details.
01456 486 233
Camerons Tea Room & Farm Shop – Breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea at the Glenlia Farm Estate, located about 1.5 mile from the pier, passed the falls and village shop, follow road and turn left after about half a mile. The Farm Shop offers fresh seasonal produce as well as local crafts, cards and gifts.
Tel: 01456 486 475
Sights & Walks
Falls of Foyers – This is a visitor attraction since Victorian times. A short but picturesque steep uphill walk through woodland to the Falls of Foyers (1 mile). There is a viewpoint, from which the falls (140 ft) can be seen in all their beauty - provided the river carries sufficient water.
