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Fort William, Inverlochy And Torlundy

Ben Nevis viewpoint – Bench with a view of Glen Nevis loop from Fort William

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Fort William, Inverlochy And Torlundy

Ben Nevis viewpoint – Bench with a view of Glen Nevis loop from Fort William

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4.6

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93

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Ben Nevis viewpoint – Bench with a view of Glen Nevis loop from Fort William

02:27

7.78km

290m

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: June 12, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.20 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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2

1.21 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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3

2.23 km

Henderson Row and Brownhill Car Park Signpost

Highlight • Rest Area

The trail is very well signposted.

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4

2.85 km

View over Fort William and Loch Linnhe from Cow Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you climb to the 978-foot (298 m) summit of Cow Hill, you are afforded an awe-inspiring view over Fort William, Loch Linnhe and the West Highland Way.

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5

3.69 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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6

5.37 km

Mossy Forest Stream

Highlight • River

7

5.61 km

Bench with a view of Glen Nevis

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

7.06 km

Bridge Over the River Nevis

Highlight • Viewpoint

"The River Nevis flows from the mountains east of Ben Nevis to its mouth near the town of Fort William in Scotland." - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Nevis

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7.78 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.98 km

1.16 km

353 m

231 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.76 km

818 m

638 m

634 m

527 m

401 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Thursday 16 July

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