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Fort William, Inverlochy And Torlundy

Ben Nevis viewpoint loop from Fort William

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

United Kingdom

Scotland

Highlands

Fort William, Inverlochy And Torlundy

Ben Nevis viewpoint loop from Fort William

Moderate

4.5

(37)

156

hikers

Ben Nevis viewpoint loop from Fort William

02:56

9.64km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Train Station

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74 m

Fort William Jacobite Steam Train Station

Highlight • Historical Site

The Jacobite is said to be the greatest railway journey in the world. Starting near Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, passengers ride for 84 miles (135 kilometers) through some spectacular scenery; along the breathtaking Glenfinnan Viaduct, past the deepest freshwater loch in Britain, Loch Morar, the shortest river in Britain, River Morar, and finishes next to the deepest seawater loch in Europe, Loch Nevis. Fans of the Harry Potter films will recognise this steam train as the ‘Hogwarts Express’ that takes pupils to the wizard school. The steam train and parts of its train route were shown in all eight of the Harry Potter films.

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445 m

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 an impressive display of mountain bulk. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people flock to the region to test their mettle against the Ben.

The town has many excellent places to eat and drink, as well as a huge range of accommodation choice. It also gives access to Glen Nevis, which is where many approaches to the Ben, as well as routes in the fantastic Mamores range, start.

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1.36 km

Ben Nevis viewpoint

Highlight • Trail

At this point on the Cow Hill Trail, you can see the highest mountain on the island in clear weather. I was denied this opportunity.

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1.37 km

View of Fort William from the West Highland Way

Highlight • Viewpoint

Alternate road to the finish of the WHW. Much nicer scenery and great view over Fort William

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5.00 km

View of Ben Nevis and Fort William from Cow Hill

Highlight • Forest

Towards the top of Cow Hill, you will be above the woods of Glen Nevis, giving you views towards Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK, and the large mountains that surround it.

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8.81 km

End of the West Highland Way (Fort William)

Highlight • Monument

The end of the West Highland Way (or the start, if you've decided walking to Glasgow is preferable). Signage, and a substantial tourist industry have built up around the Way, so there are plenty of ways to revel in your achievements.

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