Tourist Information Fort William places to visit from the accommadation

Places to visit, things to do and see when staying at Chase The Wild Goose Hostel Banavie Fort William

Tourist Information

Fort William Area

Banavie .......................... The scenery around Banavie is exceptional with Ben Nevis dominant in the skyline.
Ben Nevis ....................... Ben Nevis, or the 'Ben' as it is fondly known locally, sits majestically at the head of Loch Linnhe, he, its presence dominating the landscape from all corners of Fort William and some parts of Lochaber.
Three Peaks Challenge..... Consider taking the 3-Peaks Challenge - Ben Nevis(Scotland), Scafell Pike (England) and Snowdon (Wales) within a 24 hour period.
Caledonian Canal ............. Stretching from Inverness to Banavie it is one of the great waterways of the world.
Commando Memorial ....... ...the famous Commando Memorial. Erected in 1952, it commemorates those commandos who fell during the Second World War
Fort William ..................... As a busy centre it offers a wide range of shops and services, including major supermarkets and businesses selling outdoor and activity wear, books, tartans, tweeds, woollens and crafts, mostly along its pleasant and pedestrianised main street
Glen Nevis ....................... In Glen Nevis, there are delightful walks to satisfy the low-level hiker and photographer. One such walk is a hike through the gorge in the Glen, where the River Nevis cascades and tumbles down from the surrounding mountains
Great Glen Cycle Route .... ...The Great Glen Cycle Route" is fantastic!
Great Glen Way ............... Starting from the end of the West Highland Way, this excellent continuation northwards starts at Fort William and travels through a great variety of landscape to its completion in the highland capital city of Inverness.
Old Inverlochy Castle ....... Although now a ruin this was one of the most important castles in Scottish history and has been the backdrop for two major historical events, the first and second battles of Inverlochy
The Lochy Bar ................. ...cater for walkers, cyclists, bikers and stravaigers, although some stravaig more on the way home than they do on the way in
West Highland Way .......... The West Highland Way is the original and most popular long distance path in Scotland