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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

30 people liked this tour.

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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

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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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