Lochaber
Walks Near Fort William
186 hills within 40km — 85 Munros, 56 Corbetts, 45 Grahams. Sorted by straight-line distance.
Fort William sits beneath Ben Nevis — the UK's highest mountain — and is surrounded by some of the best hill terrain in Scotland. Glen Nevis, the Mamores, the Grey Corries and the Aonach Eagach are all within easy reach. It is also one of the better-connected Highland towns: the West Highland Way ends here and the Ben Nevis Mountain Track starts from the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre, a short way up the glen.
ScotRail trains run from Glasgow Queen Street on the West Highland Line, and the Caledonian Sleeper runs overnight from London Euston. Scottish Citylink coaches run from Glasgow and Inverness. A local bus runs up Glen Nevis in season — check Traveline Scotland for the current timetable. The West Highland Way arrives from Kinlochleven. Most nearby hills start a short drive from town.
Top walks near Fort William
Ben Nevis (Mountain Track)
The UK's highest summit — 1,345m, 17km return, 1,350m ascent, starting from the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre. A genuine full-day challenge.
2km from Fort William, straight line
Steall Falls & Ring of Steall
Dramatic gorge walk from the road end in Glen Nevis to the Steall waterfall, then the optional Mamore ridge circuit for experienced walkers.
8km from Fort William, straight line
Nevis Range (Aonach Mòr)
The Nevis Range gondola does the first part of the climb, then a walk leads on to Aonach Mòr's 1,220m summit. Check the gondola's operating times before relying on it.
9km from Fort William, straight line
When to go
Fort William's west-coast position brings a lot of rain. That means excellent waterfalls and lush vegetation but regular rain on the hills. May–June and September are often the most settled months. July–August is the busiest period. Winter hillwalking from Fort William is popular for Ben Nevis and the Grey Corries but demands full mountaineering equipment. The Caledonian Sleeper from London Euston allows overnight travel for a weekend with minimal planning.
Munros, Corbetts, Grahams and Donalds within 40km of Fort William
Distance is straight-line (as the crow flies) from the centre of Fort William — not drive or walk distance. Radius: 40km. Marilyns are not included in this list; a hill on two lists appears once. Top-walk distances above are measured the same way, to the summit, car park or spot each card links to.
Current conditions near Fort William
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 07:27
- Sunset
- 16:41
- Civil dawn
- 06:47
- Civil dusk
- 17:21
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 October 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Can I get to Ben Nevis without a car from Fort William?
- Yes. A local bus runs up Glen Nevis to the Visitor Centre in season — check Traveline Scotland for current times. Walking from the town to the Visitor Centre is also straightforward on the road and footpath up the glen.
- Is Fort William good for non-Munro walks?
- Yes — the Steall Falls walk in Glen Nevis is one of Scotland's finest low-level routes and suits most walkers. The Great Glen Way starts at Fort William, and the Nevis Range gondola gives easy access to high mountain terrain without a strenuous ascent.
- What is the best time to visit Fort William for walking?
- May–June gives long daylight, often settled weather, and fewer crowds than July–August. September is excellent for clearer air after summer. The West Highland Way season runs April–October with most walkers in July–August. Winter is viable for experienced mountaineers but Ben Nevis in full winter conditions is a serious undertaking.
- How far are the Mamores from Fort William?
- The Mamores rise straight above Glen Nevis. The road-end car park for Steall (NN 167 691) is about 8km from Fort William in a straight line. The Ring of Steall circuit takes in four Mamores Munros and is one of Scotland's finest ridge days.
Eat, drink and stay in Fort William
The SCOT network covering the same town — travel context, food and drink, and non-hill alternatives.
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