Walks on the wild side!

Climb Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain at 1344m (4406’).  Very popular to do, but can also be very dangerous.  Take advice before attempting it!!

Explore Glen Nevis and the Steall falls.  This must be the most spectacular short walk in the area.  One of the ‘must see’ things to do when you are in Fort William

Fort William is at the start and finish of several long distance walks.  The West Highland Way, The Great Glen Way and the NEW East Highland Way

Walk or scramble amongst majestic mountains in the Outdoor Capital of the UK.  Whether it is in full sun to enjoy the panoramic vistas, or misty with shifting clouds and an approaching storm, there are memorable walks to challenge the most adventurous.  Take a look at these sites for info:
Walk Highlands
VisitScotland

If climbing Ben Nevis isn’t your thing, there are lots of easier spectacular walks around too.  Check out the WalkHighlands website for info.

Take a leisurely walk in the forest, or into the hills for spectacular views. 
Cow Hill Walk
Achriabach Forest
Dun Deardrail
Wishing Stone Walk
River Lundy Walk
Glen Righ Wood
Inchree Waterfall
Glencoe Lochan
Glen Garry Native Pine Wood

Find information on walking and much, much more at the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre.  There’s lots of parking, picnic tables and a short walk along the riverside if you’d rather admire the Ben than climb it! There are toilets and a gift shop.  Open April to October.

Experience the incredible sights and sounds of Scotland’s natural world at a nearby National Nature Reserve.  The reserves help protect an amazing range of wildlife and landscapes for you to visit and enjoy.  There is magnificent Creag Megaidh (pronounced Craig Meggie) near Laggan,  the ancient mossy oakwoods at Ariundle near Strontian or you can stand and wonder at the famous ‘Parallel Roads’ of Glen Roy created by glacial action in the last ice age.

Visit the Ariundle Centre near Strontian.  With its friendly restaurant and excellent home baking you are sure to feel very welcome.  There is a craft shop with locally made products and live workshops specialising in Batik art, stained glass work and spinning yarn.  There are some lovely walks nearby too.

Borrow one of our Geotrail leaflets and find out more about the variety of geology in the Lochaber Geopark.  The trails are car-based and involve six stopping places and short walks—see a different side to the scenery!