Ben Nevis viewpoint – Bench with a view of Glen Nevis loop from Fort William

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Fort William, Inverlochy And Torlundy

Ben Nevis viewpoint – Bench with a view of Glen Nevis loop from Fort William

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Ben Nevis viewpoint – Bench with a view of Glen Nevis loop from Fort William

00:56

7.49km

290m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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795 m

View of Fort William and Loch Linnhe

Highlight • Settlement

A lovely place to pause and enjoy the views over Fort William and Loch Linnhe. Known as the 'gateway to Ben Nevis', the town also has a whisky distillery and is the 'Outdoor Capital of the UK'.

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892 m

Ben Nevis viewpoint

Highlight • Trail

Cozy resting place with a bench

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1.64 km

View of Ben Nevis from Cow Hill

Highlight • Trail

From half way up Cow Hill, which is not a great height, you have nice fleeting views south east of the looming impressive bulk of Ben Nevis through the treeline. The paths hereabouts are great too, and it's great to be able have a nice hike through some woodlands too.

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2.17 km

Bench with a view of Glen Nevis

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.53 km

Cow Hill Woodland Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Beautifully flowing single track through the woodland on the side of Cow Hill. Enjoyable trail running that is sheltered from most weather.

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4.10 km

View of Ben Nevis

Highlight • Forest

In clear weather you can see across to Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK. Glen Nevis is the beautiful tree lined valley below it.

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4.93 km

View over Fort William and Loch Linnhe from Cow Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you climb to the 978-foot (298 m) summit of Cow Hill, you are afforded an awe-inspiring view over Fort William, Loch Linnhe and the West Highland Way.

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