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Stage 8: Kinlochleven to Fort William — West Highland Way

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Stage 8: Kinlochleven to Fort William — West Highland Way

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May 8, 2019

Stage 8: Kinlochleven to Fort William — West Highland Way

Hard

08:48

30.7km

3.5km/h

820m

550m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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775 m

View of Kinlochleven and Loch Leven from the West Highland Way

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A pleasant section of the West Highland Way linking Kinlochleven to the Old Military Road. Enjoy views over the Industrial village and Loch. One of the few parts of the way which isn't double track.

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17.6 km

View of Ben Nevis and Glen Nevis

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If finishing the West Highland Way needs any reward other than itself, this view would be it. Stood in front of you in all its glory is the south side of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest peak.

The views across the Mamores are also superb, with Sgùrr a' Mhàim's quartzite top stealing the show. It also marks one of the final views of the West Highland Way as Fort Williams sits just a few more miles north.

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24.4 km

End of the West Highland Way (Fort William)

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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 an impressive display of mountain bulk. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people flock to the region to test their mettle against the Ben.

The town has many excellent places to eat and drink, as well as a huge range of accommodation choice. It also gives access to Glen Nevis, which is where many approaches to the Ben, as well as routes in the fantastic Mamores range, start.

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25.3 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, so there are plenty of ways to revel in your achievements.

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30.7 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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Way Types & Surfaces

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11.9 km

9.67 km

6.06 km

1.72 km

735 m

486 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

6.28 km

5.84 km

2.42 km

2.39 km

847 m

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Stage 8: Kinlochleven to Fort William — West Highland Way

View of Kinlochleven and Loch Leven from the West Highland Way

View of Ben Nevis and Glen Nevis

End of the West Highland Way (Fort William)

End of the West Highland Way (Fort William)

View over Fort William and Loch Linnhe from Cow Hill

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