Ben Nevis viewpoint loop from Fort William

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United Kingdom

Scotland

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Fort William, Inverlochy And Torlundy

Ben Nevis viewpoint loop from Fort William

Moderate

4.5

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181

hikers

Ben Nevis viewpoint loop from Fort William

02:57

9.72km

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: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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397 m

End of the West Highland Way (Fort William)

Highlight • Settlement

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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1.39 km

Ben Nevis viewpoint

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Cozy resting place with a bench

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1.40 km

View of Fort William from the West Highland Way

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

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5.04 km

View of Ben Nevis and Fort William from Cow Hill

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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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8.85 km

End of the West Highland Way (Fort William)

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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, …

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8.89 km

The End of the West Highland Way – Walker Statue

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The new official end of the WHW. A photo next to the hiker statue massaging his tired foot is obligatory!

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9.15 km

Henry Ford Model T Statue at West Highland Museum

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The beautiful model of the Ford is at the West Highland Museum.

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9.43 km

Duncansburgh Church and War Memorial, Parade Gardens, Fort William

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The Parade Gardens in Fort William offer a relative moment of calm in the heart of the Adventure Capital of the UK. Take a seat on one of the benches …

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9.72 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.41 km

1.11 km

492 m

432 m

250 m

Surfaces

6.19 km

1.86 km

816 m

516 m

308 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

8°C

96 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

May 25, 2024,Cow Hill Runde über Glen Newis und Fort William

An easy, enjoyable circular walk from the Braveheart Car Park via Glen Nevis to Cow Hill and then through Fort William back to the car park. The ascent and descent to the summit are quite steep, but otherwise the path is very comfortable, enriched with beautiful views over Fort William, Loch Linnhe and fantastic views of the West Highlands.

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