A great base to explore the area

Fort William is a great base to do many day trips around the West Coast both long full day trips and shorter ones. This area is packed with so much to do, if you have the time we recommend a minimum of two full days to get a feel for the area.

Fort William town is small, but hugely popular with so much to see and do, we have been ‘The Outdoor Capital of the UK’ since 2004.

Our top 6 days trips:

(In no particular order)

  1. Go and explore Glen Nevis either to climb ‘The Ben’ or to walk in Glen Nevis (Steal Falls Walk is our personal favourite).
  2. Head out along the windy single track roads to Ardnamurchan Peninsula (the most westerly point of British Mainland).
  3. Heading out to Mallaig either by the Jacobite Steam train (Hogwarts Express), the normal service train or by car on ‘The road to the Isles’ passing the Glenfinnan Viaduct then taking the old road between Arisaig and Morar and go to the beach known as the Silver Sands.
  4. Take two ferries across to Mull to see the multicolour houses of Tobermory which featured in the children’s TVs show ‘Balamory’.
  5. Take the Nevis Range Gondola and see the incredible views of Ben Nevis and the Lochaber area.
  6. Take a puffin tour leaving from Kilchoan, Ardnamurchan. The best time to see Puffins are from mid-April until early August. This is a big day and tours must be booked in advance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is your nearest Airport?

We are roughly 77 miles from Inverness Airport and 96 miles from Glasgow airport.

Can I explore the area without a car?

The easiest way to explore the area is by car. However, the area can be explored by foot, bus, train and boat, which just requires a little more planning.

How far are you away from Ben Nevis?

We are 4 miles away from Glen Nevis Visitor Centre which is at the foot of Ben Nevis and a great starting point to tackle Ben Nevis.

Do you have car charging onsite?

This is something we are looking into for the near future. The nearest charging sites by Three Wise Monkeys climbing centre or by Morrisons Supermarket (MacFarlane Way).

What movies were filmed in the area?

Top Films:

Due to the beauty of this area numerous movies have been filmed in the area, although sometimes it is hard to tell.

  • Harry Potter  –  Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glen Coe, Glen Nevis, Loch Morar
  • Local Hero  –  Morar
  • The 39 Steps  –  Glen Coe
  • Monty Python and the Holy Grail  –  Glen Coe, Rannoch Moor
  • The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes  –  Eilean Donan Castle, Urquhart Castle
  • James Bond, Skyfall  –  Glen Etive, Glen Coe
  • James Bond, The World is Not Enough  –  Eilean Donan Castle
  • Braveheart  –  Loch Leven, Glen Nevis, Glen Coe
  • Rob Roy  –  Morar, Glen Nevis, Glen Coe, Rannoch Moor.
  • Outlander  –  Glen Coe

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