Fort William & Lochaber

Lochaber refers to a fairly large area in the west of the highlands which includes Glencoe, Glen Nevis and some of the Great Glen, as well as the Ardnaurchan penisula and Knoydart. Lying at the foot of Ben Nevis and on the shores of Loch Linnhe, Fort William is a bustling little town that is well-equipped to serve the surrounding area. It has a magnificent setting overlooking Loch Linnhe and is a convenient centre for climbing, walking and mountain biking in the surrounding area.

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Lots to See and Do

Attractions include the West Highland Museum, the Ocean Frontier Underwater Centre (which includes a diving training centre with artificial wreck) and the Ben Nevis Distillery.

From here you can take the 'Jacobite' steam train out to Mallaig and take boat trips on the loch to see the basking seals. You can climb Ben Nevis or walk in the lovely glen of the same name and you are ideally placed for touring in all directions.

Around Fort William

Path up Ben Nevis

Ben Nevis is Scotland's highest mountain at 1343 metres but is surrounded by many other peaks over 1000 metres. The area is thus a magnet for 'Munro baggers' (climbers of mountains over 1000 metres), walkers, skiers (at the relatively new Aonach Mhor ski centre), paragliders and cyclists attracted by the championship downhill mountain biking course.

The Caledonian Canal starts at Banavie where there are eight locks known as Neptune's Staircase. Nearby is the Treasures of the Earth geological exhibition at Corpach.

Glen Coe, south of Fort William, is the site of the 1692 massacre of the MacDonalds at the hands of the Campbell clan. There are lots of both strenuous and less challenging walks in this area, for example, the Devil's Staircase from Kinlochleven and the Buachaille Etive Beag circuit along the valleys. The 14 mile walk from Kinlochleven to Fort William constitutes the final section of the West Highland Way. There are a few attractions in Kinlochleven: the Aluminium Story, The Ice Factor (an indoor climbing centre) and Atlas Brewery.

Quick Links to Fort William & Lochaber Areas

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Date	Product	Customer Comment
12-Jul-2025	Viewmount House HD8 (overall)	Easy booking. Kept well informed and received updates regularly. Fantastic cottages and Viemont House was no exception.
12-Jul-2025	Hollybush Cottage GM4 (overall)	We have rented cottages several times from them and have always found it easy to book and they have been helpful when we have spoke on the phone
12-Jul-2025	Phaup Cottage ER6 (overall)	Would recommend Phaup cottage unreservedly! It is clean, spacious and well equipped. It is 1 mile down a track into the forest, and so is not overlooked in any direction! A particular highlight was sitting in the conservatory watching the antics of the red squirrels.
11-Jul-2025	Old Howford Bothy GK3 (overall)	The 'extra touches' were very much appreciated.
11-Jul-2025	Linn Cottage FL7 (overall)	Delivered on the cottages description. Fantastic location, charming cottage.
11-Jul-2025	Sandpiper Cottage GH9 (overall)	Very efficient with emails and sending on regular updates prior to departure.
11-Jul-2025	Dunmor Lodge GF8 (overall)	Helpful on the phone when I booked. Answered all my questions and provided useful information.
11-Jul-2025	Jalna HF9 (overall)	Excellent accomodation, the owners were very welcoming. Everything you need for a short or long stay. Plenty to do in the area, we would highly recommend this cottage to anyone visiting the beautiful area of Fife.
10-Jul-2025	Middlehill Cottage DZ5 (overall)	Their service is first class, friendly and efficient. I could speak to someone. The cottage is spotless, well appointed and attractive. A follow up phone call by them checks that all has gone well.
10-Jul-2025	The Net Store FC6 (overall)	No complaints, very good. The cottage had everything we could possibly need. It was clean and tidy. Even had lovely views from the verandah. Lovely and quiet. Would we come back again, definitely.