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Aonach Dubh from Clachaig Inn (Route 59)

1 FORT WILLIAM AND GLEN NEVIS

Fort William, below the Aonachs and Ben Nevis

Fort William is a prettier place than Aviemore (the entry point for the Cairngorms) or Chamonix (the entry point for Mont Blanc). This still doesn’t make it very pretty. It is, however, very useful, with its supermarket and street full of gear shops, its hostels both independent and SYHA, its rail and coach links, and its charming little museum for a wet day.

For a slightly less wet day, or for a half-day, this section rounds up some walks that don’t go up Ben Nevis. The highlight here is the Nevis Gorge (Route 2): the shortest walk in this book, but on its wide path possibly Britain’s most spectacular stroll.

ROUTE 1

Cow Hill and Druimarbin

Start/FinishFort William south end (NN 098 736)Distance14km/8½milesTotal ascent500m/1700ftTime4½hrTerrainSmooth pathsMax altitudeDruimarbin 287m

A gentle exploration of Fort William and lower Glen Nevis; but with a touch of mountain ground, plus Linnhe views, on Druimarbin.