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: June 6, 2024

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313 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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4.45 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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5.29 km

View over Fort William and Loch Linnhe from Cow Hill

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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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10.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.70 km

1.81 km

314 m

309 m

258 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.37 km

915 m

835 m

483 m

432 m

307 m

Elevation

Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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End of the West Highland Way (Fort William)

View of Ben Nevis and Fort William from Cow Hill

View over Fort William and Loch Linnhe from Cow Hill

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