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United Kingdom
Scotland
Highlands
Fort William, Inverlochy And Torlundy

Ben Nevis viewpoint loop from Glen Nevis

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Highlands
Fort William, Inverlochy And Torlundy

Ben Nevis viewpoint loop from Glen Nevis

Moderate

4.7

(80)

305

hikers

Ben Nevis viewpoint loop from Glen Nevis

04:14

14.2km

390m

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: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.25 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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4.09 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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3

8.89 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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4

8.94 km

The End of the West Highland Way – Walker Statue

Highlight • Monument

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

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9.48 km

Duncansburgh Church and War Memorial, Parade Gardens, Fort William

Highlight • Religious Site

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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9.86 km

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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10.8 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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10.8 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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14.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.12 km

3.20 km

1.02 km

302 m

294 m

279 m

Surfaces

7.54 km

3.09 km

1.49 km

989 m

720 m

392 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Saturday 23 May

17°C

11°C

36 %

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