Things to see and do

Within Fort William and the local area there is plenty of things to see and do whether it is wet or a lovely sunny day.

Ben Nevis Distillery
Treasures of the earth
West Highland Museum
Gondolas at Nevis Range
Jacobite Steam Train (Summer months only)
Neptune Staircase
Commando Memorial
Crannog Cruises
Sea Ventures
Ice Factor

For other ideas why not checkout Ecossenet

Walks in Glen Nevis and the surrounding area

Mountain Routes:

Ben Nevis. At 1344m, it is the highest mountain in the UK and a serious hill walk. A good level of fitness, stout footwear, warm waterproof clothing, and a calm navigational brain for when the cloud comes in are all required by those wishing to ascend. The rewards, on a good day, are great though. It is possible to see as far as 80 miles from the summit in clear weather. The main route can be joined immediately outside the hostel. Whilst the more experienced may wish to tackle the spectacular Carn Mor Dearg Arete.

Ben Nevis receives around 150, 000 walkers every year, so it can get rather crowded! Those looking for a more peaceful excursion will find plenty on offer amongst other peaks surrounding the glen. The Aonachs, the Grey Corries and The Mamores offer a variety of stunning routes.

Mountain Safety

Mountain Weather Information Service 72 hr forecast

Low level:

Riverside walk to Ben Nevis visitor centre or the falls at Polldubh
The Water of Nevis gorge and Steall Falls
Cow Hill circuit high above Fort William
Along the West Highland Way path to Dun Deardail hill fort

Not sure where to walk? Which route suits your ability? No problem, just have a chat with our experienced staff when you arrive.

www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fortwilliam

Places to eat & drink

Fort William has a wide range of places to eat please see list below

In Glen Nevis

Glen Nevis restaurant & Lounge Bar (Easter – October)
Ben Nevis Inn
Café Beag (April – September)

In Fort William and local area

Ben Fongs – Fish & Chip takeaway

Ben Nevis Takeaway - Fish & Chips

Brewers fayre - bar Food
Everest – Indian Restaurant
Highland Star – Chinese Restaurant
The Crannog – Seafood Restaurant
Café 115 – Ala carte Restaurant
No 4 – Ala carte Restaurant

Nevis Sport - Bar Food
The Tavern – Bar Food
The Crofter – Bar food
Grog & Gruel – Bar food
The Lochy – Bar food

Please ask at reception for directions.