Surrounding Attractions
Glenfinnan visitor centre and Bonnie Prince Charlie monument and a fabulous view of the viaduct seen in the Harry Potter movies. www.visitglenfinnan.co.uk
Ardnamurchan the most westerly point in mainland Britain. 130 miles of beautiful coastal drive from Fort William. www.ardnamurchan.com
Castles are a common site in Scotland, castles near Fort William include Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness and Eilean Donan Castle on the road to Skye. www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk
The Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge was erected in memory of the officers and men of the Commandos who died in the Second World War 1939–1945.
Fun and adventure on the ice at the Ice Factory in Kinlochleven www.ice-factor.co.uk
Eating and entertainment in Fort William is what ever you want it to be from fish dishes www.crannog.net to great Indian food at the Spice Tandoori in the High Street. Quite drinks in one of the many pubs or lively Ceilidh evenings www.skipinnish.com. For more information on whats available visit www.outdoorcapital.co.uk
Distances to other places from Fort William:
Glen Coe – 40 minutes
Fort Augustus - 45 minutes (take a boat tour on the Loch Ness)
Oban - 1 hour (catch the ferry to Mull & other islands)
Mallaig - 1 hour (take the ferry to Skye and other Islands)
Aviemore (Cairngorm National Park) - 1 hour 15 minutes
Inverness – 1 hour 30 minutes Inverness Airport - 1 hour 45 minutes
Skye Bridge - 2 hours
Glasgow Airport - 2 hours, Glasgow City - 2 hr 15 minutes
Useful links:
www.scotrail.co.uk www.citylink.co.uk www.travelinescotland.com
Corran Ferry - www.lochabertransport.org.uk
If you are walking the West Highland way and don’t want to carry your bags everywhere then you can also organise for your bags to be transported for you to your different destinations. Visit: www.west-highland-way-transport.co.uk