View of Ben Nevis – Ben Nevis viewpoint loop from Fort William

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Fort William, Inverlochy And Torlundy

View of Ben Nevis – Ben Nevis viewpoint loop from Fort William

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View of Ben Nevis – Ben Nevis viewpoint loop from Fort William

07:45

25.1km

850m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.14 km

View of Ben Nevis from Cow Hill

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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. …

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5.02 km

View of Ben Nevis

Highlight • Summit

From the northern flank of Cow Hill there are beautiful views of Ben Nevis.

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9.14 km

Yellow Falls (Eas Bhuidhe) Waterfall

Highlight • Gorge

Very nice hiking areas with many waterfalls

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11.7 km

Coire a' Mhusgain

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The wonderfully scenic corrie that separates Stob Bàn's North Ridge and the huge bulk of Sgùrr a'Mhaim and its connecting Devil's Ridge. A path follows the course of the Allt …

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12.5 km

Waterfall Below Stob Ban

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This is a pleasant small waterfall to be seen on the descent path. be careful not to miss it.

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23.6 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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23.6 km

Ben Nevis viewpoint

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Cozy resting place with a bench

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24.6 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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25.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

6.86 km

834 m

124 m

Surfaces

14.6 km