Information: Banavie

Banavie is a pleasant village by the Caledonian Canal about 3 miles from Fort William town centre. The village is the location of Chase The Wild Goose Hostel and the Moorings Hotel.

The scenery around Banavie is exceptional with Ben Nevis dominant in the skyline. The Caledonian Canal passes through the village at Neptune's Staircase, which is a set of lock gates that raise vessels into Banavie upper canal area which has a long pontoon for visiting boats and yachts.



The Great Glen Way walk passes through the village as walkers take the old tow-path route along the canal bank to Gairlochy.

There is a spacious free car park at Banavie and a children's play area. A short walk from the car park leads to the Canal lock gates, where one can spend time watching vessels navigate the lock gates. It's a nice walk or cycle from Banavie into Fort William via Caol village, or visa versa.

Stay at Chase the Wild Goose Hostel at Banavie near Fort William Scotland for comfortable, friendly backpackers accommodation