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Fort William, Inverlochy And Torlundy

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

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Highlands
Fort William, Inverlochy And Torlundy

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

Hard

6

hikers

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: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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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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2.14 km

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

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

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9.14 km

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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6

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

Ben Nevis viewpoint

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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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24.6 km

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

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

6.86 km

834 m

124 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

9.15 km

1.22 km

621 m

401 m

245 m

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Wednesday 27 May

24°C

11°C

33 %

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