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A new path heads downstream then turns right, passing immediately to left of Tom an Eite. The path is clear, and mostly not boggy, as it heads down to right of a small stream that gradually develops to become the Water of Nevis.

Steall Falls

After 7km the path gets much better, as you cross a footbridge to emerge onto the level meadow with the high Steall Falls on the opposite side of the river. Here the three-strand wire bridge across Water of Nevis does not need to be crossed (Steall hut, on the further side, is a private and locked club hut). Continue to right of the river, into the narrows at the top of Nevis Gorge. See Route 2 for exciting side-paths here. The path now is very well built, but with steep drops on the left to the roaring river: in the dark this section is spectacular. After 1km the path reaches the car park at the top of Glen Nevis.

From here it’s 12km mostly tarmac to Fort William, or 7km if you cleverly booked into Glen Nevis youth hostel. After 1km, take a footbridge onto a well made and pretty path to left of the river, to rejoin the road near the Lower Falls. From the Lower Falls, Route 4 offers a riverside alternative, which is delightful if you have the energy – start by turning right, back across the river.