Fort William, ‘Scotland’s outdoor capital’, sits at the foot of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain – but just one peak among many in spectacular Lochaber. Within easy reach are the equally dramatic landscapes of Glencoe, Knoydart and Ardnamurchan.
Fort William, as the main town in the rugged area of Lochaber, has a good range of accommodation of all kinds. Choose your accommodation type here.
The mountain grandeur will take your breath away, while ruined castles, islands, and places associated with Bonnie Prince Charlie all add a romantic dimension.
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Fort William promotes itself as ‘the Outdoor Capital of the UK’ and the whole region offers an excellent range of activities all set amid the dramatic landscapes of Lochaber.
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The oakwoods of the west are a real speciality, as is the wildlife of the Small Isles, especially Rum and its shearwaters.
Rum, Eigg, Muck and Canna add their distinctive profiles to the western horizon and are classic ‘get-away-from-it-all’ escape destinations.
Leading far into the hills behind Mallaig is Loch Morar. Over 305m deep, this is Britain’s deepest loch. It is said to have a monster even shyer and less frequently encountered than Nessie.
Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain at 1343m, dominates the town of Fort William. From Achintee, in Glen Nevis, a footpath zigzags its way up the steep slopes to the summit.
Once well known for its lead mines, Strontian, on the road to Ardnamurchan, is unique amongst Scotland’s villages in having an element – Strontium – named after it. Nearby are the mossy oakwoods of the Ariundle Oakwood National Nature Reserve.
