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West Highland Way

The West Highland Way is a 95 mile walking holiday from Milnegavie in Glasgow to Fort William in Lochaber. Most people do the whole walk in 5-6 days and say over in a different location most nights. Find out more on the Visit Fort William website

The West Highland Way is 152km (95 miles) long. The walk links Milngavie, just outside Glasgow, to Fort William in the Highlands. From the outskirts of Scotland's largest city to the foot of its highest mountain, following the shores of the largest freshwater loch - Loch Lomond, it passes from the lowlands, across the Highland boundary Fault and on into the Scottish Highlands.

Much of the Way follows ancient and historic routes of communication, and makes use of military roads built by troops to help control the Jacobite Clans and the drover roads along which Highlanders herded their cattle and sheep to market in the lowlands.

The West Highland Way is extremely popular with walkers from all over the world. If you are considering the walk, which usually take 5-6 days, take a visit to official WHW website.

You are advised to arrange accommodation in all your overnight destinations before departure. Kinlochleven, Glen Nevis and Fort William are all part of the West Highland Way. We also recommend taking a two or three day break at the end of the Way in Fort William. If you've got any stamina left and your feet don't hurt too much, there's always Ben Nevis...

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Our award-winning, family friendly caravan and camping park is set in the midst of spectacular Highland scenery at the foot of mighty Ben Nevis. Ideal for cyclists and walkers, Glen Nevis offers captivating paths and tracks that wind up through forests and alongside the River Nevis. This is also the perfect base to access the Nevis Range and mountain Gondola, the Harry Potter Jacobite steam train, the Silver Sands of Morar and Arisag; or just as easily, why not relax on our park and enjoy the fresh mountain air whilst watching others scale the mountain. We manage a peaceful park with a welcoming and friendly atmosphere and pride ourselves in the quality of our infrastructure, facilities and landscaping. Our generous tent and caravan pitches easily leave you plenty of space to find the perfect pitch before heading off to our restaurant and bar to plan the next day's activities over a mouth watering menu of delicious local food and drink. If you prefer to self cater in something more luxurious, book one of our camping pods instead or why not choose from one of our self catering holiday lodges, cottages or top branded static caravans. Staying with us you get much more than our campsite. We also have our own Highland Estate extending to over 1,000 acres which is home to iconic Scottish wildlife such as red squirrels, pine martens and also the stags a'bellowing in the annual Autumn rut. We also welcome keen fishermen to book a day's fishing on the River Nevis which threads a scenic course amidst the landscape. Glen Nevis has lots of interesting walks where you trek through time, both historical from the iron age, vast geological time, and also through locations where certain famous movies have been filmed.... Glen Nevis is a beautiful natural habitat that we are excited for you to discover and share with us soon! Visit our website (glen-nevis.co.uk) to find out more about our campsite including our SEASONAL OFFERS, and to book your pitch!

Lochaber Lodges

Our high quality timber lodges are located in the Great Glen by The Caledonian Canal, about 20 minutes from Fort William town centre. The views of Ben Nevis and the Grey Corries are magnificent! We offer a choice of 12 very comfortable log-built lodges - some perfect for two or four persons, and others perfect for up to six. Each lodge is tastefully furnished with quality, contemporary fixtures and fittings PLUS each lodge has its own deck balcony where you can enjoy a drink and enjoy the views and the passing vessels on the Canal. We recently had a short promotional video produced so please watch it at your leisure, and we are number 1 in Tripadvisor for self catering accommodation in Lochaber. For prices, availability and any other information, please use the enquiry form below, or visit our website www.lochaberlodges.com or call Frank on 07599 288 248. We are very confident you will enjoy these superb holiday properties near Fort William and Ben Nevis. We are open all year round and perfect for a Christmas or New Year break !

Blacksmiths Bunkhouse & Snowgoose Apartment

Blacksmiths Bunkhouse offers comfortable, group self catering accommodation for up to 14 persons in 3 bunkrooms which can be booked by the room or exclusive use. We are located in the convenient village of Corpach, at the start of the Caledonian Canal. With good local facilities - a cafe, pub, local shop and train service all within easy walking distance - plus Ben Nevis 4 miles away - what is not to like! Our self catering accommodation in Corpach by Fort William is beside the Caledonian Canal with superb views and walks along the shore or bike into Fort William.

Guisachan Guest House

A warm welcome awaits you at Guisachan House, a family run guesthouse offering bed and breakfast in Fort William. We are situated in an elevated position away from the main road with views over Loch Linnhe and surrounding hills, and only 5 minutes walking distance from Fort William town centre, railway station, bus stop, shops and tourist information centre. We are conveniently located for the end of West Highland Way and start of the Great Glen Way. We are within walking distance of the Jacobite Steam Train... Ben Nevis and Glen Nevis are both nearby. Guisachan House provides private parking, drying and laundry facilities. Please explore our website and enjoy the information and links we provide for your interest. If you would like to make a reservation or enquiry drop us an email or give us a call. Please ask for a specific room type - single, twin, triple, family or doubles

Snowgoose Apartments & Blacksmiths Bunkhouse

With views towards the majestic Ben Nevis, by the southern end of the historic Caledonian Canal, Snowgoose apartments offer family run self-catering holiday accommodation in the convenient village of Corpach. The apartments are all fully equipped and heated with off road parking. Our accommodation was first opened in 1990 by the Cuthbertson family providing accommodation for families, groups of friends, often as a base for outdoor enthusiasts all year round. The self-catering accommodation sleeps 2-6 persons in three apartments with 1,2 and 3 bedrooms with a 2-night minimum stay most of the year, with longer stays at peak times of the year. The village of Corpach has excellent local transport links to Fort William, Mallaig, Inverness or Glasgow by road, rail, local bus or long-distance coach. The “Harry Potter” steam train passes past our doorstep! We are an ideal base for folks who come to walk, climb, bike, ski in our magical mountain scenery – all year round, at all levels. There is something for everyone locally. The nearby coastline, sea or fresh water lochs and rivers offer great opportunities to get out on the water by open canoe or kayak.

Loch Linnhe View holiday cottage

Available for £420 per week before 31 March 2025. No booking fees. Loch Linnhe View is an excellent base to explore Lochaber and the Highlands. This quiet end terrace cottage style house overlooks Fort William, with views of Loch Linnhe and the Ardgour and Corpach hills. The accommodation has its own parking and is a few minutes walk from the town centre. It has one double bedroom and one twin bedroom. A cot is available. The bathroom has an electric shower, no bath. The fitted kitchen, living room with wood burning stove and small patio have views of the loch and hills. There is Wi Fi, freeview 32" HDTV, DVD, & CD player supplied. We are strictly no smoking and regret that we cannot accommodate pets. The following are comments from visitors (others available on request): "Wishing you success in your cottage. It's truly a little gem."... Ivan & Jezze, Malaysia. ‘’We had a great week and the house was brilliant’’ Jamie & Lizzie, Leeds, England ‘’The house was everything we hoped for’’ Anne, Chad &Alison, Washington DC, USA ‘’Many thanks…a very comfortable house with great views’’ Jean, Betty, Alan & Tom, N. Ireland. Further details Let includes electricity and bedding. Towels will be made available if your journey includes a flight or travel by train/bus. Please telephone or email to check availability and cost for specific period. Minimum let is five days.

Ossians

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Westcourt Bed and Breakfast

A Warm Welcome to Westcourt Bed & Breakfast. We hope that you enjoy our beautiful views overlooking Loch Linnhe, with the stunning shoreline, sea-birds, seals, otters, ducks and swans. Westcourt is a Fabulous Bed and Breakfast in Fort William and an impressive property, which commands a prime location with stunning, un-interrupted views to the Ardgour hills and over Loch Linnhe with it’s colourful array of leisure, cruise and sailing boats. Westcourt is only a five-minute leisurely walk along the waterfront, through the beautiful Achintore gardens to the centre of Fort William, which will take you to a variety of bars restaurants and shops. The Lochaber Yacht Club is also directly across from our comfortable B&B on the Fort waterfront, with their trees illuminated with alternating pastel coloured lighting, which adds to the ambience against the water. Westcourt is Arguably one of the most outstanding properties in Fort William, regarded as Luxury accommodation and is furnished and presented to an Extremely High Standard in all regards, to make guests stay as pleasant as possible. At Westcourt we offer a mix of bedrooms, some with Loch side and mountain range views, generous sized rooms with King-Size beds, Double, Twin or Deluxe rooms both standard and superior. All rooms are en-suite, some with both Bath or SPA and separate Shower, Twin Sinks and all Power Showers are of a high standard, Soft towels, Quality linen and Bespoke Quality toiletries are provided for Guests. Each room has flat-screen TV with Freeview television, Full Hospitality Tray with bottled water and tea and coffee making facilities, Hair dryer, access to an iron on request, Free Wi-Fi throughout and on-site Guest Parking. In the morning Breakfast is served in the tastefully decorated dining room that makes for a great spacious area to relax and enjoy your breakfast as you plan your day. Breakfast is served by friendly staff with good local knowledge. Breakfast is available from 7.30 am – 9.00 am, or earlier on request if required. We offer you an individually presented breakfast in the morning – choose from light and Healthy Options, yogurts Fresh Fruit, Juices and Croissants, a range of Cereals, Continental Breakfast, a selection of Cold Meat and Cheese, Scrambled egg with Salmon, that will set you up for the day. A range of special tea and coffee selection is available, established breakfast tea or coffee with toast bread with a selection of Jams, Honey and Marmalade are served at your table. Our breakfast are well complemented by our guest reviews that Westcourt receives. Charles and Katarina look forward to welcoming you to Westcourt. Bed & Breakfast from £49.00 - £69.00 per person per night - based on two people sharing one double room with king-sized bed and including breakfast ,,,,, We are open all year. Please use our online booking below to check availability, or if you have any special requirements, complete the enquiry form. We look forward to welcoming you to Fort William.

Alltonside Guest House

Alltonside is a modern 3 star guest house situated just over a mile from Fort William town centre. It commands fabulous views over Loch Linnhe and the hills beyond. We offer you a comfortable and friendly stay. Each of our six ensuite letting rooms is kept to a high standard with tea/coffee, television and central heating. Choose from one of our 3 doubles, 1 twin, 1 triple and 1 quad family room. Accommodation only as we do not serve breakfast. There are various places in town that do serve breakfast. Witherspoons, brewers Fayre and the Crofter. We have a drying room for outdoor clothing and equipment and plenty private parking space. Hair dryers, iron and ironing board are also available. If you are arriving by bus or train we can usually collect you by prior arrangement. We look forward to welcoming you to Alltonside - please email us or phone anytime to check availability and make a booking.