Fort William Attractions

In walk round order from the Town centre.

Lochaber Archive Centre . PH33 6RQ - Highland history

The Whisky Shop . PH33 6DG - vast range of Scotch Whisky

West Highland Museum . PH33 6AJ - how harsh life could be

Three Wise Monkeys Climbing . PH33 6QX - indoor climbing

St Andrew's Church . PH33 6AU - ornate church in town centre

Cruise Loch Linnhe . PH33 6DB - 1 & half hour from Fort William

Old Fort . PH33 6EN - remains 1600s Fort town is named after

The Jacobite – Steam Train - Fort William to Mallaig 42 miles

Regular Trains - Fort William to Mallaig great scenery & Glenfinnan Viaduct

Great Glen Way - 79 mile walk, bike, Fort William - Inverness

West Highland Way - 96 mile walk, bike, Fort William - Glasgow

Fort William Walking - many routes in the area

North of Fort William Attractions

Old Inverlochy Castle . PH33 6TF - 1200s Comyn ruin 1m north

Ben Nevis Mountain . PH33 6ST - highest in UK 2 miles northeast
has a visitor centre, area info, & info for the trail to the top

Ben Nevis Distillery . PH33 6TJ - visitor centre, shop 2m north

Nevis Range . PH33 6SQ - ski, biking, gondola, high restaurant 6 miles northeast

Glenloy Wildlife . PH33 7PD - wildlife holidays 7m northeast

Commando Memorial . PH34 4EG - WWII 10 miles northeast

Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve . PH20 1BX - 31 miles northeast

Northwest of Fort William

Neptune's Staircase . PH33 7NG - 8 locks on the Caledonian Canal & restaurant 3 miles northwest

Treasures Of The Earth . PH33 7JL - crystals, gems 4m northwest

Glenfinnan Viaduct . PH37 4LT & Monument 16 miles northwest

Arisaig . PH39 4NH coastal village with museum and boat trips 35 miles northwest

Morar Beach is next to the main road 4 miles south of Mallaig

Mallaig . PH41 4PY port village with ferries to Skye 43m nw

South of Fort William

Lochaber Yacht Club . PH33 6RN - visitors with boats welcome 1m south

Blarmacfoldach Viewpoint . Map - above Fort William 2m south

Glen Coe . PH50 4SF - many mountain viewpoints 20 miles south

Tours

Caledonian Canal Cruise - half or full day trips to Great Glen

More Tours from Viator including some Whisky tours

Hire / Guides

Adventure Nevis - guides for a number of routes up Ben Nevis

Atlas Mountaineering - walking, climbing and biking

Best Nevis Mountain Guiding - this Area, Glencoe and Skye

Climb GB - walk, winter, rock, and skills courses

Craig Dubh Adventures - walks and skills courses

Elite Guides - walking, rock climbing, courses

Hunter Mountaineering - all year courses walking and climbing

Lochaber Guides - walking, climbing and scrambling courses

Ride Fort William - cycling the Outdoor Capital of the UK

Rockhopper Sea kayaking - guided trips, kayak & bike hire

Up and Doon Guided Walks - unique and personalized walks

Vertical Descents - number of outdoor activities at Fort William

West Coast Mountain Guides - expert guides & climbing courses

Ice Factor - indoor ice climbing 21 miles south at Kinlochleven