Guidebook for Fort William
Food Scene
You don’t need to book, you can just walk in (you may need to queue). Really delicious quality food. Lovely ambiance & reasonably priced.
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The Geographer
88 High StYou don’t need to book, you can just walk in (you may need to queue). Really delicious quality food. Lovely ambiance & reasonably priced.
The Grog & Gruel
66 High StGreat for casual dining. Tasty food. Booking recommended.
The Great Glen
104 High StNo need to book. Great for food & drinks. Very reasonably priced.
Spice Tandoori
141 High StFantastic Indian restaurant. Booking recommended
Wonderful for cocktails or casual dining. Recently built. Sit inside or outside. A favourite of mine.
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Highland Cinema
Cameron SquareWonderful for cocktails or casual dining. Recently built. Sit inside or outside. A favourite of mine.
Sightseeing
A ten minute drive from
Riabhach enjoy a lovely, relaxing walk along the canal. It will take you to the Moorings Hotel where you can stop off for a coffee or lunch and the views of Ben Nevis and Loch Lochy are simply breath taking.
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Caledonian Canal
Canal SideA ten minute drive from
Riabhach enjoy a lovely, relaxing walk along the canal. It will take you to the Moorings Hotel where you can stop off for a coffee or lunch and the views of Ben Nevis and Loch Lochy are simply breath taking.
Approx 20 minutes' drive in the direction of Mallaig along the A830 road are the Glenfinnan Viaduct and Monument. Steeped in history, the monument commemorates the Jacobites and the infamous Jacobite Steam train travels along the viaduct, famously featured in the Harry Potter films.
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Glenfinnan Viaduct View Point
A830 RdApprox 20 minutes' drive in the direction of Mallaig along the A830 road are the Glenfinnan Viaduct and Monument. Steeped in history, the monument commemorates the Jacobites and the infamous Jacobite Steam train travels along the viaduct, famously featured in the Harry Potter films.
The Jacobite Steam train is one of the main tourist attractions in Fort Wlliam. It runs from Fort William to Mallaig and back, mainly April - October and during Christmas. It's fascinating and beautiful and the scenery en route is unbelievable. Be sure to book in advance, as it is incredibly popular. You can walk to the train station in 20-25 minutes.
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Jacobite Train
Station SquareThe Jacobite Steam train is one of the main tourist attractions in Fort Wlliam. It runs from Fort William to Mallaig and back, mainly April - October and during Christmas. It's fascinating and beautiful and the scenery en route is unbelievable. Be sure to book in advance, as it is incredibly popular. You can walk to the train station in 20-25 minutes.
Fort William is the home to Britain's highest peak, Ben Nevis. If you wish to climb the peak, make sure you are prepared for all weathers. The foot of the mountain is approx 2 miles from
Here.
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Ben Nevis
Fort William is the home to Britain's highest peak, Ben Nevis. If you wish to climb the peak, make sure you are prepared for all weathers. The foot of the mountain is approx 2 miles from
Here.
In the direction of Inverness, along the A82, the Commando Memorial is home to the most spectacular mountain view, including views of Aonach Mor, our ski and mountain biking resort. Do make time to stop off here, you won't regret it.
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Höfuðstöðvamonumentið
In the direction of Inverness, along the A82, the Commando Memorial is home to the most spectacular mountain view, including views of Aonach Mor, our ski and mountain biking resort. Do make time to stop off here, you won't regret it.
Nevis Range is home to our local Ski resort in winter and Mountain Bike resort in Summer, hosting the Mountain Biking World Cup, annually. It is a must see for an visitor to the area. Take the mountain Gondola to ski, mountain bike or just to take in the incredible views. There are restaurants at ground level and also when you disembark the gondola, serving food and drinks. There is loads to do here including snow sports, biking, para gliding, walking, chair lift rides, ceilidhs and tree adventures.
www.nevisrange.co.uk
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Nevis Range Fjallastöðin
Nevis Range is home to our local Ski resort in winter and Mountain Bike resort in Summer, hosting the Mountain Biking World Cup, annually. It is a must see for an visitor to the area. Take the mountain Gondola to ski, mountain bike or just to take in the incredible views. There are restaurants at ground level and also when you disembark the gondola, serving food and drinks. There is loads to do here including snow sports, biking, para gliding, walking, chair lift rides, ceilidhs and tree adventures.
www.nevisrange.co.uk
For a lovely cuise on Loch Linnhe in Fort William, take a Crannog Cruise, and enjoy a meal in the Crannog Seafood restaurant (currently temporarily closed). You will notice it on the way into Fort William, from the Glasgow direction, on the by-pass. It has a red roof and is adjacent to the first main round about as you enter the town.
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Crannog Cruises
For a lovely cuise on Loch Linnhe in Fort William, take a Crannog Cruise, and enjoy a meal in the Crannog Seafood restaurant (currently temporarily closed). You will notice it on the way into Fort William, from the Glasgow direction, on the by-pass. It has a red roof and is adjacent to the first main round about as you enter the town.
Everything Else
Approx 20 minutes' drive in the direction of Mallaig along the A830 road, visit the Glenfinnan Viaduct and Monument. Steeped in history, the monument commemorates the Jacobites and the infamous Jacobite Steam train travels along the viaduct, famously featured in the Harry Potter films.
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Glenfinnan Viaduct View Point
A830 RdApprox 20 minutes' drive in the direction of Mallaig along the A830 road, visit the Glenfinnan Viaduct and Monument. Steeped in history, the monument commemorates the Jacobites and the infamous Jacobite Steam train travels along the viaduct, famously featured in the Harry Potter films.
Parks & Nature
A fantastic local hill walk with the prize of outstanding views at the top. Not to be missed.
Cow Hill Trail
Unnamed RoadA fantastic local hill walk with the prize of outstanding views at the top. Not to be missed.
Loch side gardens. Great views, ideal for a picnic. Situated just before the start of the High St. 5 min walk.
Seafield Gardens
Seafield GardensLoch side gardens. Great views, ideal for a picnic. Situated just before the start of the High St. 5 min walk.
Arts & Culture
Entry to the museum is free, although they do ask for a donaton. Very interesting if you have an interest in Jacobite history.
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West Highland Museum
Cameron SquareEntry to the museum is free, although they do ask for a donaton. Very interesting if you have an interest in Jacobite history.
Shopping
5 min downhill walk from
Riabhach. Well stocked, with off licence. Open till 10pm.
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SPAR Grange Fort William
27 Grange Rd5 min downhill walk from
Riabhach. Well stocked, with off licence. Open till 10pm.
M&S situated on the A82 in the direction of Inverness. Great for lovely treats. 5 min drive.
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M&S Fort William Foodhall
Unit 3 North RdM&S situated on the A82 in the direction of Inverness. Great for lovely treats. 5 min drive.
Largest supermarket in Fort William. 3-4 min drive. Also has cafe & petrol station
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Morrisons
RoadLargest supermarket in Fort William. 3-4 min drive. Also has cafe & petrol station