West Highland Way (Kinlochleven to Fort William)
Highland, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Highland, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 15.4 mi (24.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,811 ft (552 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 50 min
- High point
- 1,093 ft (333 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Visitor center: Tourist Information 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Peace Monument 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Donald Cameron of Locheil Statue 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Commando Memorial 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Fort William Boys' Brigade Memorial 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Lest We Forget Mosaic 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Historic site: War Memorial 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Bedford Hospital 1863 Memorial 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Craigs Burial Ground Gateway 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Historic site: South African War Memorial 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Ewen MacLachlan Memorial 0.6 mi (1 km) from start
- Picnic area 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from start
- Visitor center: Ben Nevis Visitor Centre 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from start
- Campsite 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Slighly downhill, but usable 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from start
- Campsite 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from start
- Campsite 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from start
- Campsite 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from start
- Campsite 11.8 mi (19 km) from start
- Campsite: not great but fits 2 person tent and has access to small river 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about West Highland Way (Kinlochleven to Fort William)
How long is West Highland Way (Kinlochleven to Fort William)?
West Highland Way (Kinlochleven to Fort William) is 15.4 mi (24.7 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 50 min. It climbs 1,811 ft (552 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,093 ft (333 m).
How hard is West Highland Way (Kinlochleven to Fort William)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for West Highland Way (Kinlochleven to Fort William)?
Parking at the start. 17 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on West Highland Way (Kinlochleven to Fort William)?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead, 0.2 mi (0.4 km), 2.2 mi (3.5 km).
Is West Highland Way (Kinlochleven to Fort William) shaded?
Mostly exposed (23% under trees).
What can you do on West Highland Way (Kinlochleven to Fort William)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near West Highland Way (Kinlochleven to Fort William)?
Blas Na Mara, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Cotswold Outdoor, 0 mi (0 km). 2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for West Highland Way (Kinlochleven to Fort William)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap