Fort William Tourist Information.
Fort William, with a population of under 10,500 is one of the main tourist towns and mountaineering area in the Highlands. In winter they have the Nevis Ski Range, on Anoch Mor. It is also the finish of the
West Highland Way. Spean Bridge is about 10 miles north east of Fort William, while Ballachulish is 10 miles South West of Fort William.
Fort William is perfectly located for a base in which to travel to North of Scotland and to the West Coast of Scotland.
Fort William Tourist
Information & Attractions include;
Inverlochy Castle is 2 miles north east of Fort William. it was built 13th century for the Comyn family of Badenoch. It is a well preserved square shape Castle with four round towers, each tower is located at each Corner.
Ben Nevis - Britain's highest mountain at ( 4406ft/1344m ) is situated 2 miles from Fort William with hill walkers, mountaineers and ice climbers all have
aspirations to tackle the mountain. The Glen Nevis Visitor Centre is located over 1 miles up on Ben Nevis with information on the History, rock
formations and they also have Ranger walks in the summer.
There is the Ben Nevis Woollen Mill which is about half a mile outside Fort
William at the entrance to Glen Nevis.
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Fort William Tourist Information Board
01397 703781
Inverlochy Castle
0131 668 8800
Glen Nevis Centre
01397 705922
Ben Nevis Distillery Centre.
01397 702476
Ben Nevis Woollen Mill
01397 704244
Transport from Glasgow Airport to
Fort William
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