Welcome To Fort William
Introduction To Fort William
Fort William is located in Lochaber within the West Highlands of Scotland. Fort William is a town located underneath the highest mountain in the UK Ben Nevis.
​It is a bustling adventure town surrounded with mountains, coast, restaurants, cafes and accommodation.
Things To Do In Fort William
Ben Nevis
Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the Scottish Highlands and the UK. The summit is 1,345 metres above sea level and it is the highest point in over 700km
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The Nevis Range is a mountain resort in Fort William. The Nevis Range offers multiple mountain experiences, there is a mountain gondola, ski slopes mountain biking trails and nearby walks around the highlands. ​
Steall Waterfall
Steall Waterfall is located in Glen Nevis near Fort William. Steall falls is Scotlands and the UKs second highest waterfall with a highest of 120 meters.
The Corpach shipwreck is located beach between the villages of Corpach and Caol, nearby Fort William. The Golden Harvest was the name of the ship built in 1975 and after a large storm got destroyed in 2011.
The Glenfinnan Viaduct is a viaduct located in Glenfinnan. The viaduct was built from 1897 to 1901 and is famous for its appearance in the Harry Potter movies.
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Old Inverlochy Castle
The Inverlochy Castle is a ruined castle from the 13th century. It is located near Fort William In The Highlands Of Scotland. Although in ruins the castle remains fairly in tact and is protected by Historic environment Scotland.
Places To Stay In Fort William
Fort William is a stunning town located in the Scottish Highlands. Fort William is an amazing adventure base as it is surrounded by the most popular mountains in Scotland. Fort William has many different types of accommodation in area.
Visit the link to find your desired property and your desired location in Fort William for your wonderful stay in one of the Highlands greatest locations.
Walks In Fort William
Fort William is a very popular area in the Scottish Highlands with plenty of people passing by and staying every day. Fort William is one of the best places in the UK for adventurous activities hiking being one of them. Fort William is surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery and is home to some of the most popular walks in the Scottish Highlands. There is a variety of walks around Fort William varying in difficulty and length to suit beginner hikers and more experienced hikers. Below are some of the breath taking walks within the Fort William area that the highlands has to offer.
Fort William Hiking Trails
1. Ben Nevis
Distance - 15.9 km
Time - 8 h
Elevation - 1342 m
Difficulty - Hard
Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the UK making it one of the most popular trails in Scotland. This route starts pretty much at sea level and has a large but steady ascent. When at the summit on a clear day you will be able to see all of the surrounding peaks in the Highlands. Find this route here
2. Steall Waterfall
Distance - 3.5 km
Time - 1 h
Elevation - 138 m
Difficulty - Easy
This majestic trail takes you up to the second highest waterfall in the UK. The walk is very steady and perfect for a low level family walk, as you walk into the valley you will be greeted by amazing views of the surrounding mountains. Find this route here
3. Aonach Mor
Distance - 15.9 km
Time - 8 h
Elevation - 1305 m
Difficulty - Hard
The route up to the summit of Aonach Mor is a fairly long walk walk located next to Ben Nevis. This walk starts from sea level and there is a high elevation gain to get to the summit of Aonach Mor. From the summit you are able to see views for miles across the Highlands and over to Ben Nevis. Find this route here