Paddy's Bridge – Glen Nevis loop from Fort William

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United Kingdom

Scotland

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Fort William, Inverlochy And Torlundy

Paddy's Bridge – Glen Nevis loop from Fort William

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Paddy's Bridge – Glen Nevis loop from Fort William

07:50

27.7km

510m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 17.1 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.6 km

Paddy's Bridge

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This wooden bridge connects the main route into Glen Nevis with the less frequented side route. The bridge leads over a raging waterfall. Very impressive background noise.

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13.5 km

Wire bridge crossing

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Anyone who has done the classic Ring of Steall will be familiar with this wire bridge crossing over the Water of Nevis. It comprises three wires, one for your feet …

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13.6 km

View of Steall Falls

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Beautiful and definitely worth a hike.👍😎

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14.0 km

Steall Falls and the Glen Nevis Valley

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From the car park at the end of the Glen Nevis road, a romantic path leads through a gorge. After climbing this rocky trail, the landscape opens up and the trail descends into the Glen Nevis Valley.

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14.1 km

Nevis Gorge and Steall Waterfall

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Very nice hike. Not without good shoes.👍😎

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14.4 km

Nevis Gorge

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Along this section, the Water of Nevis is squeezed into a narrow rocky ravine. As it crashes through the gorge, you can admire the river from the footpaths above. The …

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23.7 km

Glen Nevis

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This is where the ascent to Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis (1344 m), begins. From there you have a good overview. On the left you can see the foot of …

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27.3 km

End of the West Highland Way (Fort William)

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Fort William is one of the adventure capitals of Scotland. It has the mighty Ben Nevis to thank for this status – Britain's highest mountain rises to the southeast in …

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27.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

11.1 km

2.17 km

1.15 km

179 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

9.72 km

3.45 km

2.40 km

927 m

212 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

13°C

9°C

96 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

May 25, 2025,Glen Nevis hike

This was supposed to be a loop of the Aonachs but wind & rain stopped play.
If you follow the loop until the wire bridge (which you have to use to cross the river) it is still a lovely low-lying route which takes in Steall Falls, views of Ben Nevis and the River Nevis.