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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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United Kingdom

Scotland

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

02:27

8.33km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.03 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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1.04 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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2.06 km

Henderson Row and Brownhill Car Park Signpost

Highlight • Rest Area

The trail is very well signposted.

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4.77 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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6.45 km

Bench with a view of Glen Nevis

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.22 km

View of Ben Nevis from Cow Hill

Highlight • Trail

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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8.33 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.30 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.37 km

868 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 4 September

14°C

9°C

42 %

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Comments

August 21, 2024,Cow Hill circuit, Fort William

Having a day off the bikes we thought we'd get a better view over Fort William, and try the Cow Hill circuit, the weather just about permitted.

(if you know the route don't ask what we were doing, we can't rationally explain it).

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

View of Fort William from the West Highland Way

Ben Nevis viewpoint

Henderson Row and Brownhill Car Park Signpost

View of Ben Nevis and Fort William from Cow Hill

Mossy Forest Stream

Bench with a view of Glen Nevis

View of Ben Nevis from Cow Hill

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