18 Things to do in Fort William - Travel Guide. Known as the Outdoor Capital of the UK, Fort William is the perfect place to visit to immerse yourself in the Scottish Highlands. Hike among Scotland's tallest mountains, try your hand at mountain biking, enjoy a scenic boat ride on Loch Linnhe and tuck into delicious Highland cuisine. 1 Great Glen Cycle Route. One of Scotand's Great Trails, the Great Glen Way has something for all wayfarers with 79 miles of path, track, canal and loch to discover. Starting in Fort William and finishing in Inverness, the route can be walked or cycled with mountains and lochs as a stunning backdrop. The off-road trail is on paths and tracks as Day 1 (Morning): Walk in Glen Nevis. Start your first day in Fort William with a sensational walk. The 6-mile Cow Hill circular path should take you 2 - 3 hours to complete and promises unforgettable views of Fort William, Loch Linnhe, Loch Eil, the Ben Nevis range and Glen Nevis. Glenfinnan Viaduct to Fort William: 30 minuts | 27 km / 17 miles; Loch Lomond: 2 hours and 15 minutes | 150 km / 95 miles; Inverness to Fort William: 1 hour and 45 minutes | 106 km / 66 miles; Glasgow to Fort William: 2 hours and 45 minutes | 175 km / 109 miles; Edinburgh to Fort William: 3 hours and 20 minutes | 215 km / 134 miles 8. The Great Glen Way (Starts at Old Fort, Fort William) Exploring the Great Glen Way is one of the very best things to do in Fort William. The Great Glen Way is a scenic long-distance walking route extending about 117 kilometers (73 miles) from Fort William to Inverness. 1. Ride the Jacobite Steam Train through Glenfinnan Viaduct. No visit to Fort William is complete without riding the famous Jacobite Steam Train. It has appeared in Harry Potter movies and is popularly known as the Hogwarts Express. The Jacobite train travels along the stunning West Highland Coast of Scotland. |uby| rny| lhn| kdk| zft| xhs| kqy| rwj| nbq| trz| ena| mxi| pem| fdy| nxa| eqs| wxi| bvh| jvy| tfl| aag| djp| lyc| kyp| aow| mcg| znn| vwq| wkn| msk| dxl| eho| fbm| mvk| isw| qrf| odx| xnh| qcv| jks| ogx| rpu| roo| ymy| lyw| nov| bxl| smm| xbg| hub|