Lorna's Guidebook to must see must do !
Local must see and do
Literally you will be on top of the UK ! Don't underestimate the power of the mountain. This is a 4 -8hr (or more)up and down trip depending on your ability. Be prepared for all weather, we are renowned in this area for having 4 seasons in one day ! Pack layers and good footwear. Enjoy the amazing views if you are lucky to have a blue sky day. It can get very busy too. And please... take your litter home.
133 locals recommend
Ben Nevis
Literally you will be on top of the UK ! Don't underestimate the power of the mountain. This is a 4 -8hr (or more)up and down trip depending on your ability. Be prepared for all weather, we are renowned in this area for having 4 seasons in one day ! Pack layers and good footwear. Enjoy the amazing views if you are lucky to have a blue sky day. It can get very busy too. And please... take your litter home.
Neptune's Staircase. A series of amazing locks on this very famous part of the Caledonian Canal. In Banavie, just 5 mins from the Town centre. A must go and see this incredible feat of engineering.
53 locals recommend
Neptune's Staircase
Neptune's Staircase. A series of amazing locks on this very famous part of the Caledonian Canal. In Banavie, just 5 mins from the Town centre. A must go and see this incredible feat of engineering.
Glencoe
CalMac Ferries Mallaig
A gateway to the Isle of Skye. Booking highly recommended.
Winter sports and summer biking/hiking. Take the gondola chairlift to the restaurant and viewpoint. Have a little walk about. Hire a bike at the bottom and explore the world renowned bike trails. Lots of pathways and trails for walkers/bikers of all ages and abilities. 15 minutes drive from Fort William.
139 locals recommend
Nevis Range Mountain Resort
Winter sports and summer biking/hiking. Take the gondola chairlift to the restaurant and viewpoint. Have a little walk about. Hire a bike at the bottom and explore the world renowned bike trails. Lots of pathways and trails for walkers/bikers of all ages and abilities. 15 minutes drive from Fort William.
Take a wonderful boat trip through the day or evening down the tranquil waters of Loch Linnhe. You get a completely different perspective of Fort William. See the local wildlife as you glide down the Loch.
22 locals recommend
Crannog Cruises
Take a wonderful boat trip through the day or evening down the tranquil waters of Loch Linnhe. You get a completely different perspective of Fort William. See the local wildlife as you glide down the Loch.
One of the most wonderful silver sand beaches in the world. With views of the Small Isles of Eigg and Rum and sunsets to behold.
Is very busy in summer. Please respect the landscape and local homeowners. Don't park in driveways, block roads and always take your rubbish back with you.
37 locals recommend
Camusdarach Beach
One of the most wonderful silver sand beaches in the world. With views of the Small Isles of Eigg and Rum and sunsets to behold.
Is very busy in summer. Please respect the landscape and local homeowners. Don't park in driveways, block roads and always take your rubbish back with you.
Old Inverlochy Castle
Extremely historical remnants of Old Inverlochy Castle.
Old Fort
Historical remnants on the shores of Loch Linnhe.
West Highland Museum
Cameron SquareLocal museum
Now this is a must ! You have to go and discover the making of our country's best ! Book a tour or go for lunch. Buy yourself a part of the local water. Slainte.
50 locals recommend
Ben Nevis Distillery
Now this is a must ! You have to go and discover the making of our country's best ! Book a tour or go for lunch. Buy yourself a part of the local water. Slainte.
Sightseeing
Made famous in the Harry Potter films, the Jacobite steam train looks magnificent gliding over this structure with the steam rising from the engine. You can also take the normal train, it follows the same route.
131 locals recommend
Glenfinnan Viaduct View Point
A830 RdMade famous in the Harry Potter films, the Jacobite steam train looks magnificent gliding over this structure with the steam rising from the engine. You can also take the normal train, it follows the same route.
Glen Nevis is a beautiful Glen with a gorgeous river path to explore. You can also take the drive up to lower falls with it's fast flowing water where locals take the adrenaline jump into the icy snow melt waters. Another car park further up leads you to wonderful walk to Steall Falls. Again wear suitable footwear and leave nothing behind but footprints.
22 locals recommend
Ben Nevis Visitor Centre
Glen NevisGlen Nevis is a beautiful Glen with a gorgeous river path to explore. You can also take the drive up to lower falls with it's fast flowing water where locals take the adrenaline jump into the icy snow melt waters. Another car park further up leads you to wonderful walk to Steall Falls. Again wear suitable footwear and leave nothing behind but footprints.
A wonderful memorium to our fallen heroes. This is a very special and sacred monument situated 10 miles outside of Fort William heading north. There is ample parking. The views to the surrounding hills are memorable and vast.
38 locals recommend
Commando Memorial
A wonderful memorium to our fallen heroes. This is a very special and sacred monument situated 10 miles outside of Fort William heading north. There is ample parking. The views to the surrounding hills are memorable and vast.
Enjoy a lovely walk out to explore this ancient castle. It is approx a 40min walk from The Garage.
40 locals recommend
Old Inverlochy Castle
Enjoy a lovely walk out to explore this ancient castle. It is approx a 40min walk from The Garage.