Short trips
Glen Nevis
A beautiful glen sitting in the shadow of Ben Nevis. Access to the tourist route up the Ben is from here.
Lots of places for picnics and short walks as well as a scenic drive to the end of the glen. Well worth a visit.
Pop in to the Ben Nevis Inn for a pint or bite to eat.
Access is from the roundabout as you leave Fort William (9 miles)
Neptunes Staircase
A series of eight locks at the entrance to the Caledonian Canal. Watch the boats go up as well as down on their way between Inverness and Fort William.
Have a bite to eat at the Moorings Hotel.
There is a good cycle path up past the locks and along the canal side.
Situated on the Mallaig road as you leave Fort William (11 miles)
Aonach Mor
Aonach Mor is the mountain that sits beside Ben Nevis and in Winter is a major Ski Centre.
There is a gondola (cable car) that runs up to the Snow Goose restaurant at just over 2000 feet all year round. There are plenty of nice short walks and on a clear day, spectacular views down Loch Linnhe.
Situated off the A82 Inverness Road some 5 miles north of Fort William
Glencoe Chairlift
A little advertised alternative to the gondola at Aonach Mor.
The chairlift takes you up the mountain side with spectacular views down over Rannoch Moor. There are nice short walks from the top as well.
There is a cafeteria at the foot of the chairlift.
Situated off the A82 to Crianlarich at White Corries (half an hours drive)
Cuil Bay
A leisurely option if the weather is kind.
The Bay looks out over Loch Linnhe down towards the island of Lismore. There are plenty of short walks and an extensive beach (shingle). You can drive right to the beach.
Take the Oban road to Duror and then turn right just past the shop on the corner. Continue for just over a mile.
