WHW - Fort William To Kinlochleven

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 38.44 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 16h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: No
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 1,881 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 1,873 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,341 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 3 m
  • ⚐
    District: Highland 
  • ⚑
    Start: N 56.816407° / W 5.114094°
  • ⚑
    End: N 56.716842° / W 4.970068°
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Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

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The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 4 m - Start on High Street
  2. 2 : km 0.44 - alt. 4 m - Turn right onto West Highland Way
  3. 3 : km 0.58 - alt. 6 m - Turn right
  4. 4 : km 0.62 - alt. 6 m - Turn right onto Middle Street
  5. 5 : km 0.68 - alt. 7 m - Turn slight right onto A82
  6. 6 : km 0.9 - alt. 11 m - Turn right onto Victoria Road
  7. 7 : km 0.91 - alt. 11 m - Turn left
  8. 8 : km 1.33 - alt. 4 m - Turn left onto Nevis Bank Lane
  9. 9 : km 1.33 - alt. 3 m - Turn right onto Belford Road
  10. 10 : km 1.42 - alt. 10 m - Turn left onto North Road
  11. 11 : km 1.44 - alt. 10 m - Turn sharp left onto Glen Nevis Road
  12. 12 : km 2.73 - alt. 12 m - Turn right
  13. 13 : km 2.73 - alt. 13 m - Turn left
  14. 14 : km 3.15 - alt. 15 m - Turn left
  15. 15 : km 3.15 - alt. 15 m - Turn right onto Glen Nevis Road
  16. 16 : km 3.16 - alt. 16 m - Turn left
  17. 17 : km 3.18 - alt. 15 m - Turn sharp left
  18. 18 : km 3.57 - alt. 14 m - Keep left
  19. 19 : km 3.58 - alt. 14 m - Turn sharp left
  20. 20 : km 3.65 - alt. 14 m - Turn slight left
  21. 21 : km 3.73 - alt. 15 m - Keep left onto Ben Nevis Mountain Path
  22. 22 : km 6.66 - alt. 516 m - Turn slight right
  23. 23 : km 7.2 - alt. 685 m - Turn sharp right onto Ben Nevis Mountain Path
  24. 24 : km 9.66 - alt. 1,199 m - Turn left onto Ben Nevis Mountain Path
  25. 25 : km 10.69 - alt. 1,341 m - Turn left onto Ben Nevis Mountain Path
  26. 26 : km 10.74 - alt. 1,341 m - Turn right onto Ben Nevis Mountain Path
  27. 27 : km 11.77 - alt. 1,199 m - Turn right onto Ben Nevis Mountain Path
  28. 28 : km 11.88 - alt. 1,173 m - Turn right
  29. 29 : km 11.89 - alt. 1,173 m - Turn sharp right onto Ben Nevis Mountain Path
  30. 30 : km 14.22 - alt. 685 m - Turn sharp left
  31. 31 : km 14.76 - alt. 516 m - Turn slight left onto Ben Nevis Mountain Path
  32. 32 : km 17.39 - alt. 45 m - Keep left onto Ben Nevis Mountain Path
  33. 33 : km 17.78 - alt. 14 m - Keep left
  34. 34 : km 17.94 - alt. 15 m - Turn right
  35. 35 : km 17.94 - alt. 15 m - Turn left
  36. 36 : km 18.08 - alt. 15 m - Turn right onto West Highland Way
  37. 37 : km 18.22 - alt. 20 m - Keep left onto West Highland Way
  38. 38 : km 18.44 - alt. 47 m - Turn left onto West Highland Way
  39. 39 : km 19.03 - alt. 54 m - Keep right onto West Highland Way
  40. 40 : km 21.34 - alt. 224 m - Keep right onto West Highland Way
  41. 41 : km 21.79 - alt. 268 m - Turn sharp left
  42. 42 : km 21.81 - alt. 268 m - Turn right
  43. 43 : km 22.04 - alt. 254 m - Turn slight left onto West Highland Way
  44. 44 : km 26.96 - alt. 181 m - Turn slight left onto Old Military Road
  45. 45 : km 36.74 - alt. 244 m - Keep right onto West Highland Way
  46. E : km 38.44 - alt. 9 m

Useful Information

Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

Other walks in the area

Walking On the rooftop of Great Britain: Ben Nevis

Walker
On the rooftop of Great Britain: Ben Nevis
↔16.09 km ↗+1,318 m ↘-1,318 m ◔8h 20 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Highland

Here is a magnificent peak held in high regard by our British friends, Ben Nevis. This summit, though in itself not very high relatively speaking, requires a significant climb in altitude because it starts almost at sea level. During the ascent, the views are breathtaking.

Walking Ben Nevis by the Carn Mor Dearg ridge

Walker
↔15.32 km ↗+1,523 m ↘-1,525 m ◔8h 45 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Highland

A very interesting alternative, full of variations, to the normal route to reach the summit of the famous Ben Nevis, the highest peak in Great Britain. It is a wilder variant than the normal route. Without being too technical it remains a solid hike. It allows walkers the opportunity to contemplate the very famous north face of Ben Nevis.

Walking Neptune's Staircase Locks and Caledonian Canal

Walker
Neptune's Staircase Locks and Caledonian Canal
↔1.65 km ↗+14 m ↘-20 m ◔0h 30 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Highland

A little walk to visit Neptune's Staircase 8 Locks and Caledonian Canal.

Walking Aonach Mor and Aonach Beag - two of the "Lochaber giants"

Walker
↔13.04 km ↗+1,351 m ↘-1,266 m ◔7h 35 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Highland

This walk in the mountains north of Fort William visits the summits of Aonach Mor and Aonach Beag, both of which exceed 4,000 feet above sea level. The views on a good day are stunning especially of Ben Nevis. The route contains plenty of ascent and you should remember that suitable clothing is essential so you can cope with rapid changes in weather. There are also snow cornices to be considered.

Walking Steall Falls, Ben Nevis area

Walker
Steall Falls, Ben Nevis area
↔1.97 km ↗+86 m ↘-7 m ◔0h 50 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Highland

A nice walk up the valley nearby Ben Nevis to enjoy Steall Falls.

Walking Steall Gorge Waterfall

Walker
Steall Gorge Waterfall
↔4.31 km ↗+126 m ↘-121 m ◔1h 35 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Highland

Located south of Ben Nevis and following the river of the same name (Water of Nevis), this hike to Steall Gorge waterfall is either an alternative to the Mount or a majestic and easy-to-access side walk.
Perfectly signposted, the first part is accessible to all and offers a 150 m view of the entire waterfall.
Crossing a suspension bridge, you can reach the foot of the waterfall, where a prominent rock offers a remarkable podium for hikers.

Walking The West Highland Way - Stage Five (Kinlochleven to Fort William)

Association or club
↔22.42 km ↗+488 m ↘-485 m ◔7h 50 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Highland

The West Highland Way is the most established of Scotland’s long-distance walking routes. This is the fifth of a five stage route, staying at prebooked accomodation along the way. A simple route, with some climbing but mostly sticking to streams and rivers to walk through the valleys whilst appreciating the high mountains from below.

Walking Grey Mares Tail Waterfall, Kinlochmore

Walker
Grey Mares Tail Waterfall, Kinlochmore
↔0.96 km ↗+27 m ↘-29 m ◔0h 20 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Highland

A gentle walk through the woods to discover Grey Mares Tail Waterfall.

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