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View of Ben Nevis – River Nevis loop from Kinlochleven

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View of Ben Nevis – River Nevis loop from Kinlochleven

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5.0

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View of Ben Nevis – River Nevis loop from Kinlochleven

05:30

42.5km

1,070m

Running

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

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Bus stop

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69 m

Kinlochleven on the West Highland Way

Highlight • Settlement

Kinlochleven is the last proper settlement and opportunity to buy supplies before you reach Fort William and the end of the West Highland Way trail. It's mile 81 (130 km) …

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217 m

Garden Gnome Display in Kinlochleven

Highlight • Structure

A colorful mix of garden gnomes - rarely found in Scotland.

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766 m

View of Kinlochleven and Loch Leven from the West Highland Way

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A pleasant section of the West Highland Way linking Kinlochleven to the Old Military Road. Enjoy views over the Industrial village and Loch. One of the few parts of the way which isn't double track.

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3.80 km

Tigh-na-sleubhaich Cottage Ruin

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

As you walk along this old military road, built by General Wade's British soldiers in the 1700s, you'll come across this wonderfully dilapidated cottage, barely standing in the stark wilderness. …

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17.0 km

West Highland Way Singletrack

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Give others space to overtake.

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17.5 km

View of Ben Nevis

Highlight • Summit

Nice view of this often mist-shrouded mountain

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21.3 km

River Nevis

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning valley with the river flowing through it and views to the uks tallest mountain Ben Nevis

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24.1 km

View of Glen Nevis

Highlight • Viewpoint

The final section of the West Highland Way, a welcome track down a beautiful valley to finish at Fort William. Ben Nevis, Britain's highest peak, is up to the right.

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36.3 km

Ruins

42.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.5 km

10.1 km

3.76 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.7 km

11.9 km

4.50 km

1.08 km

259 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Thursday 16 July

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View of Ben Nevis – River Nevis loop from Kinlochleven

Kinlochleven on the West Highland Way

Garden Gnome Display in Kinlochleven

View of Kinlochleven and Loch Leven from the West Highland Way

Tigh-na-sleubhaich Cottage Ruin

West Highland Way Singletrack

View of Ben Nevis

River Nevis

View of Glen Nevis

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