Top 5 Fort William Tours: Sightseeing & Cruises

Planning a trip to Fort William? It can be a bit overwhelming trying to figure out which tours are really worth your time, so, actually I’ve put together a rundown of what I think are the top 5 tours, cruises, and sightseeing options you’ve got to experience around here, with a real focus on those little details that can totally transform your trip. Selecting activities really depends on your personal taste and how you like to explore!

1. Ben Nevis Mountain Track Hike

Let’s kick things off with Ben Nevis, which is, you know, a must-do if you’re reasonably fit and enjoy a challenge, since it is the highest peak in the British Isles, and taking on the Ben Nevis Mountain Track really delivers bragging rights and stunning views, which can really make for great memories. The hike can typically take between 7-9 hours, more or less, that really depends on your fitness, and I remember that feeling of really pushing myself with some pretty tough steep sections, so, make certain you’ve got the correct footwear and loads of layers for changes in the weather – and bring snacks!. Hiking is fun as it offers a challenging physical adventure paired with rewards from some absolutely breathtaking viewpoints.

2. Loch Ness & Highlands Tour from Fort William

Alright, have you even been to Scotland if you skipped Loch Ness?, so, this tour from Fort William combines convenience and a proper taste of Scottish mystique, in that you’re looking at coach tours which typically visit iconic spots like Urquhart Castle and sometimes include a cruise on the loch itself, where you can have some lighthearted fun hunting for Nessie. As I remember it, the tour really makes the Highlands accessible, particularly if you don’t want to drive on those winding Scottish roads; it also offers opportunities to capture gorgeous images of the amazing landscape of that beautiful Scottish landscape.. Consider a Highland adventure to uncover ancient castles and stories woven into breathtaking sceneries.

3. West Highland Line Train Ride (Fort William to Mallaig)

Considered by some to be one of the most glorious train routes in the , which you might know because of the Jacobite Steam Train or ‘Harry Potter train’, I find this rail experience pretty delightful any time of the year because it provides amazing views with an ease that walking simply doesn’t; you’ll sweep past Ben Nevis, cross the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct, and glide alongside Loch Shiel. I guess that I also appreciate the time to just really sit, watch, and think without getting exhausted. You too, like your may see the dramatic vistas with the peace that only rail travel can afford.. Experience historic rail routes , especially along routes like the Jacobite line known for stunning scenes featured in ‘Harry Potter’.

4. Glen Nevis and Steall Falls Hike

If you’re really after an adventure a little closer to Fort William but still crave dramatic landscape, the Glen Nevis and Steall Falls hike could be your best bet, as the glen is visually quite amazing, very striking because of the high cliffs and rapid rivers, and the Steall Falls is just quite astounding, seemingly so wild in that isolated surrounding valley. Usually, the hike is more or less manageable for hikers with okay fitness, involving some valley trekking and possibly a river crossing (stepping stones generally provided) and as I experienced it, you really ought to bring bug spray, depending on the season.. Hiking enthusiasts and green-loving travellers find valley and falls to be their favorite places!

5. Explore Eilean Donan Castle

Even though it isn’t technically in Fort William, no exploration of the Scottish Highlands feels full without really taking the time to experience the famous Eilean Donan Castle, actually one of the most photographed castles in Scotland and rightly so. Getting there from Fort William usually takes around an hour, which is often included as part of an extended Highlands tour, or can very easily be arranged using a rental automobile, that may provide more freedom of schedule and the opportunity to view a great diversity of the local views.. As a matter of fact this majestic structure at the assembly of 3 lochs is an aesthetic pleasure for anyone interested in history, building design or breathtaking sceneries.. Castles like Eilean Donan offer a peek into old Scottish history and offer brilliant photograph opportunities.