stream There are also a range of leaflets, including Lochaber Geopark leaflets and tourist literature. A Wildlife Adventure Awaits. This is a bite-sized section of the Cleveland Way along the coast near Robin Hood's Bay. Stage 1. Get The Bird Flyin' ( Glen Campbell). The walk includes a lovely section along the Caledonian Canal passing between two aqueducts (Shengain Aqueduct and Glen Loy Aqueduct), and incorporates part of the Great Glen Way. 1. The walk takes in Chia-aig waterfalls with a deep plunge pool which has been liken to a Witch's cauldron. Surrounded by the Grampian mountains, the route begins by passing through a pleasant woodland. 0000000678 00000 n H��w6RH/�*�04�34��05T0 BCCsS=cKKCsC L��,M- ���s��=s \�� ��] Ben Nevis (Scottish Gaelic: Beinn Nibheis, pronounced [peˈɲivəʃ]; English: / b ɛ n ˈ n ɛ v ɪ s / [needs Scots IPA]) is the highest mountain in the British Isles.Standing at 1,345 metres (4,411 ft) above sea level, it is at the western end of the Grampian Mountains in the Lochaber area of the Scottish Highlands, close to the town of Fort William. Trails range from an easy access route around a woodland pond to a 6-mile adventure to an ancient fort. Looking for the best hikes and walks in Ben Nevis And Glen Coe? Walking in Glen Nevis. Fort William and Lochaber contains some of the most scenic and diverse walking country in the whole of the UK. corrie (homer ... to the east of Ben Nevis can only be properly seen from a distance and the Commando Monument is a popular viewpoint for both the Grey Corries and the Nevis range, which is out of shot to the right. %%EOF Fort William with another walk on the Sunday in either Glen Nevis, Glencoe or Kinlochleven. 0000001254 00000 n x�b```c``�c`d�x8�A���X8n��������b"�a�b%�I� ��.��@����@� �-���Ah�\ �ķ R � It’s a rewarding walk, cycle or horse ride, mainly following towpaths and woodland tracks. While many people come to the Fort William area to do the big walks – the West Highland Way, the Great Glen Way and climbing Ben Nevis are all favourites, there are also many other great walks that we have been doing in the area that are often overlooked. www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/crofters-woods, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/neptunes-staircase-and-corpach, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/old-inverlochy-castle, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/cow-hill, www.wildlochaber.com/loch-arkaig/walking/allt-mhuic-butterfly-reserve, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/dun-deardail, www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fortwilliam/bennevis.shtml, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/glenloy-forest-strone-viewpoint, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/caledonian-canal-aqueducts, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/erracht-oakwood-walk, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/the-river-lundy-trail, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/nevis-gorge-and-steall-waterfall, www.wildlochaber.com/loch-arkaig/walking/loch-arkaig-to-invermallie-bothy, www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/gairlochy-caledonian-canal, www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/high-bridge-and-commando-memorial, www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/killiechonate-woodland-walk, www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/the-wee-minister, www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/roybridge-and-river-spean, www.wildlochaber.com/loch-arkaig/walking/glengarry-native-pinewoods, www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/coire-ardair, www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/creag-meagaidh-short-walks. Right on the edge of town, this old grazing ground is a popular place for a walk, a run or a cycle ride. The route passes through sections of spruce plantation. ��w�G� xR^���[�oƜch�g�`>b���$���*~� �:����E���b��~���,m,�-��ݖ,�Y��¬�*�6X�[ݱF�=�3�뭷Y��~dó ���t���i�z�f�6�~`{�v���.�Ng����#{�}�}��������j������c1X6���fm���;'_9 �r�:�8�q�:��˜�O:ϸ8������u��Jq���nv=���M����m����R 4 � WALKING Glen Centre THE BEN NEVIS MOUNTAIN TRACK The foo tpath dunng the carr ed by a local rise before afw- him. Dun Deardail is the location and site of an iron-age vitrified fort in Glen Nevis. This is a very impressive short walk with much geological and botanical interest, as well as stunning mountain views of the slopes of Ben Nevis, and some of... A lovely walk along the southern shores of Loch Arkaig to the mountain bothy on the banks of the River Mallie. The return route is through the village of Inverlochy, with its tribute to Aluminium Industry, the main employer of the region. 12 0 obj <> endobj www.lochness-360.com Begin from the car park at Glen Nevis road end (NN168691), seven miles south-east of Fort William. Achriabhach Forest walk, Glen Nevis: 3.5km: 1.5 - 2 hours: Nevis Range Gondola viewpoint walks: 4km: 1 - 2 hours: Neptune's Staircase and the Canal, Banavie: 4.5km: 1 - 1.5 hours: The Old Fort and Inverlochy Castle, Fort William: 4.5km: 1 - 1.5 hours: River Nevis short walk: 4.5km: 1 - 1.5 hours: Steall Falls and the Nevis Gorge: 3.5km: 1.5 - 2 hours: Dun Deardail fort, Glen Nevis �V��)g�B�0�i�W��8#�8wթ��8_�٥ʨQ����Q�j@�&�A)/��g�>'K�� �t�;\�� ӥ$պF�ZUn����(4T�%)뫔�0C&�����Z��i���8��bx��E���B�;�����P���ӓ̹�A�om?�W= length: 8.9 km (5.6 miles) grid ref: NN111742. The Museum of the American Railroad will offer walking … See individual walking pages for OS maps and route descriptions. 0 Ariran (Pete Seeger). Walk Right In (Glen Campbell). A short walk through the spectacular wild wooded and rocky Steall Gorge brings you to the tranquil Steall meadow, where you can see An Steall Bàn, (the white spout), Britain’s second highest waterfall. The walk heads upwards through the confines of the darkened narrow and wooded … This is a fabulous walk, affording some stunning views of the Ben Nevis Range , Loch Linnhe and Loch Eil and the township of Fort William and its environs. You can start and finish from Inverness, or join the trail at any point of your choice. The hike through Glen Nevis and the Nevis Gorge up to Steall Falls is gorgeous with just enough complexity to make it interesting. Glen Nevis Visitor Centre Glen Nevis Fort William PH-33 6PF Telephone 01397 705922 e-mail glen.nevis@highland.gov.uk www.highland.gov.uk 2 DUN DEARDAIL WALK 9KM, ALLOW 3 … The reserve is managed jointly for the conservation of butterflies by the Forestry Commission and Butterfly Conservation. Glen Nevis. The route includes a section of Wade’s military road with its historic High Bridge (built in 1736 over the River Spean), as well as part of the disused railway line between Invergarry and Fort... A lovely walk through a deciduous and plantation woodland with some fine of Glen Spean, Aonach Mor and the Grey Corries. It connects the Great Glen Way and the South Loch Ness Trail into one circuit, covering 80 miles. Just finished walking from Stob Choire Claurigh in the distance. The western and southern flanks of Ben Nevis rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) in about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from the floor of Glen Nevis – the longest and steepest hill slope in Britain [6] – with the result that the mountain presents an aspect of massive bulk on this side. The West Highland Way also passes through Glen Nevis at the end of a 95 mile walk from Glasgow. Once the trail opens up to the glen, it’s like you’ve found the true heart of Scotland’s natural beauty. Code: WSGBNS Walking Days: 2 Nights: 1 Price: See Website Dates: April - September Grade: Moderate to Strenuous Rough Itinerary: Day 1 (Saturday - Primary Ben Nevis Day) 07:00 Pick up in Glasgow City Centre 07:20 Pick up Glasgow International Airport A soggy weekend camping at Glen Nevis campsite in Fort William. �ꇆ��n���Q�t�}MA�0�al������S�x ��k�&�^���>�0|>_�'��,�G! 12 10 There are two lovely short walks in the Forestry Commission Glen Garry Native Pinewoods (Ciste Dubh Trail and Alt na Cailliche). To the north, by contrast, cliffs drop some 600 metres (2,000 ft) to Coire Leis. Walk On (Brownie & Sonny). An interesting walk in heathland and woodland through Glen Spean, with good views of the Nevis Range. �x������- �����[��� 0����}��y)7ta�����>j���T�7���@���tܛ�`q�2��ʀ��&���6�Z�L�Ą?�_��yxg)˔z���çL�U���*�u�Sk�Se�O4?׸�c����.� � �� R� ߁��-��2�5������ ��S�>ӣV����d�`r��n~��Y�&�+`��;�A4�� ���A9� =�-�t��l�`;��~p���� �Gp| ��[`L��`� "A�YA�+��Cb(��R�,� *�T�2B-� The walk starts at the lower loch at Corpach (Corpach Sea Loch), at the foot of the Caledonian Canal and heads along the towpath to Neptune’s Staircase. The most popular route up Ben Nevis starting from the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader. 0000000756 00000 n Guidebook to walking in Scotland's Ben Nevis and Glen Coe region, featuring 100 graded walks of 2 to 21 miles. Steall Falls Walk In Glen Nevis. 0000001001 00000 n H���yTSw�oɞ����c [���5la�QIBH�ADED���2�mtFOE�.�c��}���0��8�׎�8G�Ng�����9�w���߽��� �'����0 �֠�J��b� Then browse our collection of routes around this beautiful natural park in Highlands below. Fort William is the centre of The Outdoor Capital of The UK. Upper Glen Nevis can be explored from the public car park in the glen. Most of the walk is on a forest tracks through a plantation of mainly Sitka spruce with scattered rowan, bird cherry, willow and hazel. The Gorge is a fabulous feature of the Glen and provides a … <<9BC0DE3FE9AD9248B1DD59590D38B988>]>> There are a great range of walks from hill walks to gentle strolls along river banks, all with a wildlife focus. You can buy a map with information of these walks and more from the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre – where many of the … This visitor destination in Fort William is a fascinating place to spend a few hours. We were going to climb Ben Nevis on the Saturday but due to adverse weather, we took a trip up Nevis … It starts off at Robin Hood's Bay, taking an inland route over endstream endobj 13 0 obj<> endobj 14 0 obj<> endobj 15 0 obj<>/ColorSpace<>/ProcSet[/PDF/ImageC]/ExtGState<>>> endobj 16 0 obj[/ICCBased 19 0 R] endobj 17 0 obj<> endobj 18 0 obj<>stream One such walk is a hike through the gorge in the Glen, where the River Nevis cascades and tumbles down from the surrounding mountains, on its way to the sea. n�3ܣ�k�Gݯz=��[=��=�B�0FX'�+������t���G�,�}���/���Hh8�m�W�2p[����AiA��N�#8$X�?�A�KHI�{!7�. For the energetic, the footpath up Ben Nevis (highest mountain in the UK) starts from Glen Nevis. The plantation is skirted on route by fringes of mixed woodland of alder, goat willow and... A lovely walk through the steep-sided Nevis Gorge to an impressive waterfall, An Steall, cascading from a hanging valley (Coire A’ Mhail). For the first time since 1949, the mountain was ascended by surveyors and they found that the mountain is 1,345m high, a whole metre taller than originally recorded. If you drive to the very end of Glen Nevis, to the end of the single track, you can park up and see the famous water slide (A great BBQ spot), before walking to Steall Waterfall, the second highest waterfall in the UK. There is a tremendous water slide descending from Ben Nevis here. The Loch Ness 360° is a walking, cycling and running trail that loops around Loch Ness. The upland meadow beneath the falls feels like it once was a hidden place -- and what a place that would have been, to secret yourself away up here. Walks in Glen Nevis. Released in 1975. 0000001035 00000 n type: circular. The route returns on the towpath on the opposite side of the canal. within 5 miles of Glen Nevis Easy The routes range from gentle walks to bothy treks and cover 43 Munro summits and 3 scrambles. %PDF-1.5 %���� 0000000886 00000 n Here the Allt Coire Eoghainn cascades some 350m down the steep southern slopes of Ben Nevis. A wire bridge crosses the Water of Nevis here, leading to The walk passes through some lovely sections of deciduous woodland, forestry plantation and heathland. This is a fabulous walk through deciduous woodland, forestry plantation and heathland to Cow Hill, affording some stunning views of the Ben Nevis Range , Loch Linnhe and Loch Eil and the township of Fort William and its environs. The Ordnance Survey recently announced that the highest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis, is actually taller than first though. The walk affords... A pleasant short circular walk along the towpath of the Caledonian Canal to Moy Bridge, returning along a minor road (B8004). The route has some steep sections but for much of the way rises fairly gently to the lochan along a very good gravel... Three lovely short walks from the car park in Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve providing an opportunity to experience various habitats, including meadow,  ancient alder woodland and heath land. Glen Nevis Forest and Riverside Walk. 0000000016 00000 n The many forestry trails of Glen Nevis make it an ideal place for walking and biking, so make sure you come prepared. The West Highland Way also passes through Glen Nevis at the end of a 95 mile walk from Glasgow. Home to Scotland's Big Five, red deer, golden eagle, otter, red squirrel, seals and so much more. The walk affords some fine views of the Spean Gorge, an impressive channel cut by turbulent glacial waters. kayaking, wildlife watching, cruising, cycling, golfing, climbing, skiing, slow adventures and many more things to do, Take off for the day to see the puffins on The Treshnish Isles, A Day trip to Mull, Skye, The Small Isles, The Most westerly point on the mainland and many more local ideas for a day out, Photos and Content Copyright ©2011-2021 Wild About Lochaber - All Rights Reserved. On leaving the visitor centre car park, cross the road and walk to the end of the field. type: circular. Glen Nevis Forest and Riverside Walk. 21 0 obj<>stream The Gorge is a fabulous feature of the Glen and provides a spectacular walk … It is thought to have been built at sometime between first millenium BC and the first millenium AD. The verges support bluebell, creeping and meadow buttercups, tormentil, greater... A lovely short walk along the banks of the River Lundy and through the plantation woodland of Leanachan Forest with some botanical interest. 0000000496 00000 n We present you with a total of 20 hiking trails in Ben Nevis And Glen Coe — all you’ve got to do is pick your favorite and get going. Summary: This walk is a short one but not without effort as there is almost 300 metres to climb, much of it being soon after the start on the path through the gorge of Glen Nevis. Leaflet WILL with Look at the the track to . This pleasant scenic short walk passes through grassland, heath and open deciduous... Dun Deardail is a vitrified iron age Highland hill fort on a prominent knoll on the north facing spur of Sghorr Chalum in Glen Nevis. The track ascends through coniferous plantation (mainly firs and spruces) with some sections of mixed woodland consisting of willow, hazel, birch, cherry, beech, sycamore, whitebeam and rowan. Walk 147 – Steall Falls & The Wire Bridge, Glen Nevis – 6 miles This is a linear walk through the beautiful Glen Nevis to one of the highest waterfalls in Scotland – An Steall. Park at the car park at the very end of the road up Glen Nevis. Wild Camping at Steall Falls in Glen Nevis From personal experience, seeing Glen Nevis expand into the lush meadow for the first time felt similar to Leonardo DiCaprio stumbling upon his paradise in The Beach. The route along the canal follows the Great Gen Way. 2y�.-;!���K�Z� ���^�i�"L��0���-�� @8(��r�;q��7�L��y��&�Q��q�4�j���|�9�� 0000003923 00000 n Both routes pass through deciduous and pine woodland in The Glen Garry Forest Area, following the River Garry for part of the way, and affording some lovely views.... A stunning walk with fabulous hill views to lochan a Choire in Coire Ardair, following the watercourse, Allt Coire Ardair, in the Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve. 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The walk takes in Chia-aig waterfalls with a deep plunge pool which has been liken to a Witch's cauldron. Surrounded by the Grampian mountains, the route begins by passing through a pleasant woodland. 0000000678 00000 n H��w6RH/�*�04�34��05T0 BCCsS=cKKCsC L��,M- ���s��=s \�� ��] Ben Nevis (Scottish Gaelic: Beinn Nibheis, pronounced [peˈɲivəʃ]; English: / b ɛ n ˈ n ɛ v ɪ s / [needs Scots IPA]) is the highest mountain in the British Isles.Standing at 1,345 metres (4,411 ft) above sea level, it is at the western end of the Grampian Mountains in the Lochaber area of the Scottish Highlands, close to the town of Fort William. Trails range from an easy access route around a woodland pond to a 6-mile adventure to an ancient fort. Looking for the best hikes and walks in Ben Nevis And Glen Coe? Walking in Glen Nevis. Fort William and Lochaber contains some of the most scenic and diverse walking country in the whole of the UK. corrie (homer ... to the east of Ben Nevis can only be properly seen from a distance and the Commando Monument is a popular viewpoint for both the Grey Corries and the Nevis range, which is out of shot to the right. %%EOF Fort William with another walk on the Sunday in either Glen Nevis, Glencoe or Kinlochleven. 0000001254 00000 n x�b```c``�c`d�x8�A���X8n��������b"�a�b%�I� ��.��@����@� �-���Ah�\ �ķ R � It’s a rewarding walk, cycle or horse ride, mainly following towpaths and woodland tracks. While many people come to the Fort William area to do the big walks – the West Highland Way, the Great Glen Way and climbing Ben Nevis are all favourites, there are also many other great walks that we have been doing in the area that are often overlooked. www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/crofters-woods, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/neptunes-staircase-and-corpach, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/old-inverlochy-castle, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/cow-hill, www.wildlochaber.com/loch-arkaig/walking/allt-mhuic-butterfly-reserve, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/dun-deardail, www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fortwilliam/bennevis.shtml, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/glenloy-forest-strone-viewpoint, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/caledonian-canal-aqueducts, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/erracht-oakwood-walk, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/the-river-lundy-trail, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/nevis-gorge-and-steall-waterfall, www.wildlochaber.com/loch-arkaig/walking/loch-arkaig-to-invermallie-bothy, www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/gairlochy-caledonian-canal, www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/high-bridge-and-commando-memorial, www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/killiechonate-woodland-walk, www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/the-wee-minister, www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/roybridge-and-river-spean, www.wildlochaber.com/loch-arkaig/walking/glengarry-native-pinewoods, www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/coire-ardair, www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/creag-meagaidh-short-walks. Right on the edge of town, this old grazing ground is a popular place for a walk, a run or a cycle ride. The route passes through sections of spruce plantation. ��w�G� xR^���[�oƜch�g�`>b���$���*~� �:����E���b��~���,m,�-��ݖ,�Y��¬�*�6X�[ݱF�=�3�뭷Y��~dó ���t���i�z�f�6�~`{�v���.�Ng����#{�}�}��������j������c1X6���fm���;'_9 �r�:�8�q�:��˜�O:ϸ8������u��Jq���nv=���M����m����R 4 � WALKING Glen Centre THE BEN NEVIS MOUNTAIN TRACK The foo tpath dunng the carr ed by a local rise before afw- him. Dun Deardail is the location and site of an iron-age vitrified fort in Glen Nevis. This is a very impressive short walk with much geological and botanical interest, as well as stunning mountain views of the slopes of Ben Nevis, and some of... A lovely walk along the southern shores of Loch Arkaig to the mountain bothy on the banks of the River Mallie. The return route is through the village of Inverlochy, with its tribute to Aluminium Industry, the main employer of the region. 12 0 obj <> endobj www.lochness-360.com Begin from the car park at Glen Nevis road end (NN168691), seven miles south-east of Fort William. Achriabhach Forest walk, Glen Nevis: 3.5km: 1.5 - 2 hours: Nevis Range Gondola viewpoint walks: 4km: 1 - 2 hours: Neptune's Staircase and the Canal, Banavie: 4.5km: 1 - 1.5 hours: The Old Fort and Inverlochy Castle, Fort William: 4.5km: 1 - 1.5 hours: River Nevis short walk: 4.5km: 1 - 1.5 hours: Steall Falls and the Nevis Gorge: 3.5km: 1.5 - 2 hours: Dun Deardail fort, Glen Nevis �V��)g�B�0�i�W��8#�8wթ��8_�٥ʨQ����Q�j@�&�A)/��g�>'K�� �t�;\�� ӥ$պF�ZUn����(4T�%)뫔�0C&�����Z��i���8��bx��E���B�;�����P���ӓ̹�A�om?�W= length: 8.9 km (5.6 miles) grid ref: NN111742. The Museum of the American Railroad will offer walking … See individual walking pages for OS maps and route descriptions. 0 Ariran (Pete Seeger). Walk Right In (Glen Campbell). A short walk through the spectacular wild wooded and rocky Steall Gorge brings you to the tranquil Steall meadow, where you can see An Steall Bàn, (the white spout), Britain’s second highest waterfall. The walk heads upwards through the confines of the darkened narrow and wooded … This is a fabulous walk, affording some stunning views of the Ben Nevis Range , Loch Linnhe and Loch Eil and the township of Fort William and its environs. You can start and finish from Inverness, or join the trail at any point of your choice. The hike through Glen Nevis and the Nevis Gorge up to Steall Falls is gorgeous with just enough complexity to make it interesting. Glen Nevis Visitor Centre Glen Nevis Fort William PH-33 6PF Telephone 01397 705922 e-mail glen.nevis@highland.gov.uk www.highland.gov.uk 2 DUN DEARDAIL WALK 9KM, ALLOW 3 … The reserve is managed jointly for the conservation of butterflies by the Forestry Commission and Butterfly Conservation. Glen Nevis. The route includes a section of Wade’s military road with its historic High Bridge (built in 1736 over the River Spean), as well as part of the disused railway line between Invergarry and Fort... A lovely walk through a deciduous and plantation woodland with some fine of Glen Spean, Aonach Mor and the Grey Corries. It connects the Great Glen Way and the South Loch Ness Trail into one circuit, covering 80 miles. Just finished walking from Stob Choire Claurigh in the distance. The western and southern flanks of Ben Nevis rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) in about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from the floor of Glen Nevis – the longest and steepest hill slope in Britain [6] – with the result that the mountain presents an aspect of massive bulk on this side. The West Highland Way also passes through Glen Nevis at the end of a 95 mile walk from Glasgow. Once the trail opens up to the glen, it’s like you’ve found the true heart of Scotland’s natural beauty. Code: WSGBNS Walking Days: 2 Nights: 1 Price: See Website Dates: April - September Grade: Moderate to Strenuous Rough Itinerary: Day 1 (Saturday - Primary Ben Nevis Day) 07:00 Pick up in Glasgow City Centre 07:20 Pick up Glasgow International Airport A soggy weekend camping at Glen Nevis campsite in Fort William. �ꇆ��n���Q�t�}MA�0�al������S�x ��k�&�^���>�0|>_�'��,�G! 12 10 There are two lovely short walks in the Forestry Commission Glen Garry Native Pinewoods (Ciste Dubh Trail and Alt na Cailliche). To the north, by contrast, cliffs drop some 600 metres (2,000 ft) to Coire Leis. Walk On (Brownie & Sonny). An interesting walk in heathland and woodland through Glen Spean, with good views of the Nevis Range. �x������- �����[��� 0����}��y)7ta�����>j���T�7���@���tܛ�`q�2��ʀ��&���6�Z�L�Ą?�_��yxg)˔z���çL�U���*�u�Sk�Se�O4?׸�c����.� � �� R� ߁��-��2�5������ ��S�>ӣV����d�`r��n~��Y�&�+`��;�A4�� ���A9� =�-�t��l�`;��~p���� �Gp| ��[`L��`� "A�YA�+��Cb(��R�,� *�T�2B-� The walk starts at the lower loch at Corpach (Corpach Sea Loch), at the foot of the Caledonian Canal and heads along the towpath to Neptune’s Staircase. The most popular route up Ben Nevis starting from the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader. 0000000756 00000 n Guidebook to walking in Scotland's Ben Nevis and Glen Coe region, featuring 100 graded walks of 2 to 21 miles. Steall Falls Walk In Glen Nevis. 0000001001 00000 n H���yTSw�oɞ����c [���5la�QIBH�ADED���2�mtFOE�.�c��}���0��8�׎�8G�Ng�����9�w���߽��� �'����0 �֠�J��b� Then browse our collection of routes around this beautiful natural park in Highlands below. Fort William is the centre of The Outdoor Capital of The UK. Upper Glen Nevis can be explored from the public car park in the glen. Most of the walk is on a forest tracks through a plantation of mainly Sitka spruce with scattered rowan, bird cherry, willow and hazel. The Gorge is a fabulous feature of the Glen and provides a … <<9BC0DE3FE9AD9248B1DD59590D38B988>]>> There are a great range of walks from hill walks to gentle strolls along river banks, all with a wildlife focus. You can buy a map with information of these walks and more from the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre – where many of the … This visitor destination in Fort William is a fascinating place to spend a few hours. We were going to climb Ben Nevis on the Saturday but due to adverse weather, we took a trip up Nevis … It starts off at Robin Hood's Bay, taking an inland route over endstream endobj 13 0 obj<> endobj 14 0 obj<> endobj 15 0 obj<>/ColorSpace<>/ProcSet[/PDF/ImageC]/ExtGState<>>> endobj 16 0 obj[/ICCBased 19 0 R] endobj 17 0 obj<> endobj 18 0 obj<>stream One such walk is a hike through the gorge in the Glen, where the River Nevis cascades and tumbles down from the surrounding mountains, on its way to the sea. n�3ܣ�k�Gݯz=��[=��=�B�0FX'�+������t���G�,�}���/���Hh8�m�W�2p[����AiA��N�#8$X�?�A�KHI�{!7�. For the energetic, the footpath up Ben Nevis (highest mountain in the UK) starts from Glen Nevis. The plantation is skirted on route by fringes of mixed woodland of alder, goat willow and... A lovely walk through the steep-sided Nevis Gorge to an impressive waterfall, An Steall, cascading from a hanging valley (Coire A’ Mhail). For the first time since 1949, the mountain was ascended by surveyors and they found that the mountain is 1,345m high, a whole metre taller than originally recorded. If you drive to the very end of Glen Nevis, to the end of the single track, you can park up and see the famous water slide (A great BBQ spot), before walking to Steall Waterfall, the second highest waterfall in the UK. There is a tremendous water slide descending from Ben Nevis here. The Loch Ness 360° is a walking, cycling and running trail that loops around Loch Ness. The upland meadow beneath the falls feels like it once was a hidden place -- and what a place that would have been, to secret yourself away up here. Walks in Glen Nevis. Released in 1975. 0000001035 00000 n type: circular. The route returns on the towpath on the opposite side of the canal. within 5 miles of Glen Nevis Easy The routes range from gentle walks to bothy treks and cover 43 Munro summits and 3 scrambles. %PDF-1.5 %���� 0000000886 00000 n Here the Allt Coire Eoghainn cascades some 350m down the steep southern slopes of Ben Nevis. A wire bridge crosses the Water of Nevis here, leading to The walk passes through some lovely sections of deciduous woodland, forestry plantation and heathland. This is a fabulous walk through deciduous woodland, forestry plantation and heathland to Cow Hill, affording some stunning views of the Ben Nevis Range , Loch Linnhe and Loch Eil and the township of Fort William and its environs. The Ordnance Survey recently announced that the highest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis, is actually taller than first though. The walk affords... A pleasant short circular walk along the towpath of the Caledonian Canal to Moy Bridge, returning along a minor road (B8004). The route has some steep sections but for much of the way rises fairly gently to the lochan along a very good gravel... Three lovely short walks from the car park in Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve providing an opportunity to experience various habitats, including meadow,  ancient alder woodland and heath land. Glen Nevis Forest and Riverside Walk. 0000000016 00000 n The many forestry trails of Glen Nevis make it an ideal place for walking and biking, so make sure you come prepared. The West Highland Way also passes through Glen Nevis at the end of a 95 mile walk from Glasgow. Home to Scotland's Big Five, red deer, golden eagle, otter, red squirrel, seals and so much more. The walk affords some fine views of the Spean Gorge, an impressive channel cut by turbulent glacial waters. kayaking, wildlife watching, cruising, cycling, golfing, climbing, skiing, slow adventures and many more things to do, Take off for the day to see the puffins on The Treshnish Isles, A Day trip to Mull, Skye, The Small Isles, The Most westerly point on the mainland and many more local ideas for a day out, Photos and Content Copyright ©2011-2021 Wild About Lochaber - All Rights Reserved. On leaving the visitor centre car park, cross the road and walk to the end of the field. type: circular. Glen Nevis Forest and Riverside Walk. 21 0 obj<>stream The Gorge is a fabulous feature of the Glen and provides a spectacular walk … It is thought to have been built at sometime between first millenium BC and the first millenium AD. The verges support bluebell, creeping and meadow buttercups, tormentil, greater... A lovely short walk along the banks of the River Lundy and through the plantation woodland of Leanachan Forest with some botanical interest. 0000000496 00000 n We present you with a total of 20 hiking trails in Ben Nevis And Glen Coe — all you’ve got to do is pick your favorite and get going. Summary: This walk is a short one but not without effort as there is almost 300 metres to climb, much of it being soon after the start on the path through the gorge of Glen Nevis. Leaflet WILL with Look at the the track to . This pleasant scenic short walk passes through grassland, heath and open deciduous... Dun Deardail is a vitrified iron age Highland hill fort on a prominent knoll on the north facing spur of Sghorr Chalum in Glen Nevis. The track ascends through coniferous plantation (mainly firs and spruces) with some sections of mixed woodland consisting of willow, hazel, birch, cherry, beech, sycamore, whitebeam and rowan. Walk 147 – Steall Falls & The Wire Bridge, Glen Nevis – 6 miles This is a linear walk through the beautiful Glen Nevis to one of the highest waterfalls in Scotland – An Steall. Park at the car park at the very end of the road up Glen Nevis. Wild Camping at Steall Falls in Glen Nevis From personal experience, seeing Glen Nevis expand into the lush meadow for the first time felt similar to Leonardo DiCaprio stumbling upon his paradise in The Beach. The route along the canal follows the Great Gen Way. 2y�.-;!���K�Z� ���^�i�"L��0���-�� @8(��r�;q��7�L��y��&�Q��q�4�j���|�9�� 0000003923 00000 n Both routes pass through deciduous and pine woodland in The Glen Garry Forest Area, following the River Garry for part of the way, and affording some lovely views.... A stunning walk with fabulous hill views to lochan a Choire in Coire Ardair, following the watercourse, Allt Coire Ardair, in the Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve. 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The walk takes in Chia-aig waterfalls with a deep plunge pool which has been liken to a Witch's cauldron. Surrounded by the Grampian mountains, the route begins by passing through a pleasant woodland. 0000000678 00000 n H��w6RH/�*�04�34��05T0 BCCsS=cKKCsC L��,M- ���s��=s \�� ��] Ben Nevis (Scottish Gaelic: Beinn Nibheis, pronounced [peˈɲivəʃ]; English: / b ɛ n ˈ n ɛ v ɪ s / [needs Scots IPA]) is the highest mountain in the British Isles.Standing at 1,345 metres (4,411 ft) above sea level, it is at the western end of the Grampian Mountains in the Lochaber area of the Scottish Highlands, close to the town of Fort William. Trails range from an easy access route around a woodland pond to a 6-mile adventure to an ancient fort. Looking for the best hikes and walks in Ben Nevis And Glen Coe? Walking in Glen Nevis. Fort William and Lochaber contains some of the most scenic and diverse walking country in the whole of the UK. corrie (homer ... to the east of Ben Nevis can only be properly seen from a distance and the Commando Monument is a popular viewpoint for both the Grey Corries and the Nevis range, which is out of shot to the right. %%EOF Fort William with another walk on the Sunday in either Glen Nevis, Glencoe or Kinlochleven. 0000001254 00000 n x�b```c``�c`d�x8�A���X8n��������b"�a�b%�I� ��.��@����@� �-���Ah�\ �ķ R � It’s a rewarding walk, cycle or horse ride, mainly following towpaths and woodland tracks. While many people come to the Fort William area to do the big walks – the West Highland Way, the Great Glen Way and climbing Ben Nevis are all favourites, there are also many other great walks that we have been doing in the area that are often overlooked. www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/crofters-woods, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/neptunes-staircase-and-corpach, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/old-inverlochy-castle, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/cow-hill, www.wildlochaber.com/loch-arkaig/walking/allt-mhuic-butterfly-reserve, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/dun-deardail, www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fortwilliam/bennevis.shtml, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/glenloy-forest-strone-viewpoint, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/caledonian-canal-aqueducts, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/erracht-oakwood-walk, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/the-river-lundy-trail, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/nevis-gorge-and-steall-waterfall, www.wildlochaber.com/loch-arkaig/walking/loch-arkaig-to-invermallie-bothy, www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/gairlochy-caledonian-canal, www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/high-bridge-and-commando-memorial, www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/killiechonate-woodland-walk, www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/the-wee-minister, www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/roybridge-and-river-spean, www.wildlochaber.com/loch-arkaig/walking/glengarry-native-pinewoods, www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/coire-ardair, www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/creag-meagaidh-short-walks. Right on the edge of town, this old grazing ground is a popular place for a walk, a run or a cycle ride. The route passes through sections of spruce plantation. ��w�G� xR^���[�oƜch�g�`>b���$���*~� �:����E���b��~���,m,�-��ݖ,�Y��¬�*�6X�[ݱF�=�3�뭷Y��~dó ���t���i�z�f�6�~`{�v���.�Ng����#{�}�}��������j������c1X6���fm���;'_9 �r�:�8�q�:��˜�O:ϸ8������u��Jq���nv=���M����m����R 4 � WALKING Glen Centre THE BEN NEVIS MOUNTAIN TRACK The foo tpath dunng the carr ed by a local rise before afw- him. Dun Deardail is the location and site of an iron-age vitrified fort in Glen Nevis. This is a very impressive short walk with much geological and botanical interest, as well as stunning mountain views of the slopes of Ben Nevis, and some of... A lovely walk along the southern shores of Loch Arkaig to the mountain bothy on the banks of the River Mallie. The return route is through the village of Inverlochy, with its tribute to Aluminium Industry, the main employer of the region. 12 0 obj <> endobj www.lochness-360.com Begin from the car park at Glen Nevis road end (NN168691), seven miles south-east of Fort William. Achriabhach Forest walk, Glen Nevis: 3.5km: 1.5 - 2 hours: Nevis Range Gondola viewpoint walks: 4km: 1 - 2 hours: Neptune's Staircase and the Canal, Banavie: 4.5km: 1 - 1.5 hours: The Old Fort and Inverlochy Castle, Fort William: 4.5km: 1 - 1.5 hours: River Nevis short walk: 4.5km: 1 - 1.5 hours: Steall Falls and the Nevis Gorge: 3.5km: 1.5 - 2 hours: Dun Deardail fort, Glen Nevis �V��)g�B�0�i�W��8#�8wթ��8_�٥ʨQ����Q�j@�&�A)/��g�>'K�� �t�;\�� ӥ$պF�ZUn����(4T�%)뫔�0C&�����Z��i���8��bx��E���B�;�����P���ӓ̹�A�om?�W= length: 8.9 km (5.6 miles) grid ref: NN111742. The Museum of the American Railroad will offer walking … See individual walking pages for OS maps and route descriptions. 0 Ariran (Pete Seeger). Walk Right In (Glen Campbell). A short walk through the spectacular wild wooded and rocky Steall Gorge brings you to the tranquil Steall meadow, where you can see An Steall Bàn, (the white spout), Britain’s second highest waterfall. The walk heads upwards through the confines of the darkened narrow and wooded … This is a fabulous walk, affording some stunning views of the Ben Nevis Range , Loch Linnhe and Loch Eil and the township of Fort William and its environs. You can start and finish from Inverness, or join the trail at any point of your choice. The hike through Glen Nevis and the Nevis Gorge up to Steall Falls is gorgeous with just enough complexity to make it interesting. Glen Nevis Visitor Centre Glen Nevis Fort William PH-33 6PF Telephone 01397 705922 e-mail glen.nevis@highland.gov.uk www.highland.gov.uk 2 DUN DEARDAIL WALK 9KM, ALLOW 3 … The reserve is managed jointly for the conservation of butterflies by the Forestry Commission and Butterfly Conservation. Glen Nevis. The route includes a section of Wade’s military road with its historic High Bridge (built in 1736 over the River Spean), as well as part of the disused railway line between Invergarry and Fort... A lovely walk through a deciduous and plantation woodland with some fine of Glen Spean, Aonach Mor and the Grey Corries. It connects the Great Glen Way and the South Loch Ness Trail into one circuit, covering 80 miles. Just finished walking from Stob Choire Claurigh in the distance. The western and southern flanks of Ben Nevis rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) in about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from the floor of Glen Nevis – the longest and steepest hill slope in Britain [6] – with the result that the mountain presents an aspect of massive bulk on this side. The West Highland Way also passes through Glen Nevis at the end of a 95 mile walk from Glasgow. Once the trail opens up to the glen, it’s like you’ve found the true heart of Scotland’s natural beauty. Code: WSGBNS Walking Days: 2 Nights: 1 Price: See Website Dates: April - September Grade: Moderate to Strenuous Rough Itinerary: Day 1 (Saturday - Primary Ben Nevis Day) 07:00 Pick up in Glasgow City Centre 07:20 Pick up Glasgow International Airport A soggy weekend camping at Glen Nevis campsite in Fort William. �ꇆ��n���Q�t�}MA�0�al������S�x ��k�&�^���>�0|>_�'��,�G! 12 10 There are two lovely short walks in the Forestry Commission Glen Garry Native Pinewoods (Ciste Dubh Trail and Alt na Cailliche). To the north, by contrast, cliffs drop some 600 metres (2,000 ft) to Coire Leis. Walk On (Brownie & Sonny). An interesting walk in heathland and woodland through Glen Spean, with good views of the Nevis Range. �x������- �����[��� 0����}��y)7ta�����>j���T�7���@���tܛ�`q�2��ʀ��&���6�Z�L�Ą?�_��yxg)˔z���çL�U���*�u�Sk�Se�O4?׸�c����.� � �� R� ߁��-��2�5������ ��S�>ӣV����d�`r��n~��Y�&�+`��;�A4�� ���A9� =�-�t��l�`;��~p���� �Gp| ��[`L��`� "A�YA�+��Cb(��R�,� *�T�2B-� The walk starts at the lower loch at Corpach (Corpach Sea Loch), at the foot of the Caledonian Canal and heads along the towpath to Neptune’s Staircase. The most popular route up Ben Nevis starting from the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader. 0000000756 00000 n Guidebook to walking in Scotland's Ben Nevis and Glen Coe region, featuring 100 graded walks of 2 to 21 miles. Steall Falls Walk In Glen Nevis. 0000001001 00000 n H���yTSw�oɞ����c [���5la�QIBH�ADED���2�mtFOE�.�c��}���0��8�׎�8G�Ng�����9�w���߽��� �'����0 �֠�J��b� Then browse our collection of routes around this beautiful natural park in Highlands below. Fort William is the centre of The Outdoor Capital of The UK. Upper Glen Nevis can be explored from the public car park in the glen. Most of the walk is on a forest tracks through a plantation of mainly Sitka spruce with scattered rowan, bird cherry, willow and hazel. The Gorge is a fabulous feature of the Glen and provides a … <<9BC0DE3FE9AD9248B1DD59590D38B988>]>> There are a great range of walks from hill walks to gentle strolls along river banks, all with a wildlife focus. You can buy a map with information of these walks and more from the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre – where many of the … This visitor destination in Fort William is a fascinating place to spend a few hours. We were going to climb Ben Nevis on the Saturday but due to adverse weather, we took a trip up Nevis … It starts off at Robin Hood's Bay, taking an inland route over endstream endobj 13 0 obj<> endobj 14 0 obj<> endobj 15 0 obj<>/ColorSpace<>/ProcSet[/PDF/ImageC]/ExtGState<>>> endobj 16 0 obj[/ICCBased 19 0 R] endobj 17 0 obj<> endobj 18 0 obj<>stream One such walk is a hike through the gorge in the Glen, where the River Nevis cascades and tumbles down from the surrounding mountains, on its way to the sea. n�3ܣ�k�Gݯz=��[=��=�B�0FX'�+������t���G�,�}���/���Hh8�m�W�2p[����AiA��N�#8$X�?�A�KHI�{!7�. For the energetic, the footpath up Ben Nevis (highest mountain in the UK) starts from Glen Nevis. The plantation is skirted on route by fringes of mixed woodland of alder, goat willow and... A lovely walk through the steep-sided Nevis Gorge to an impressive waterfall, An Steall, cascading from a hanging valley (Coire A’ Mhail). For the first time since 1949, the mountain was ascended by surveyors and they found that the mountain is 1,345m high, a whole metre taller than originally recorded. If you drive to the very end of Glen Nevis, to the end of the single track, you can park up and see the famous water slide (A great BBQ spot), before walking to Steall Waterfall, the second highest waterfall in the UK. There is a tremendous water slide descending from Ben Nevis here. The Loch Ness 360° is a walking, cycling and running trail that loops around Loch Ness. The upland meadow beneath the falls feels like it once was a hidden place -- and what a place that would have been, to secret yourself away up here. Walks in Glen Nevis. Released in 1975. 0000001035 00000 n type: circular. The route returns on the towpath on the opposite side of the canal. within 5 miles of Glen Nevis Easy The routes range from gentle walks to bothy treks and cover 43 Munro summits and 3 scrambles. %PDF-1.5 %���� 0000000886 00000 n Here the Allt Coire Eoghainn cascades some 350m down the steep southern slopes of Ben Nevis. A wire bridge crosses the Water of Nevis here, leading to The walk passes through some lovely sections of deciduous woodland, forestry plantation and heathland. This is a fabulous walk through deciduous woodland, forestry plantation and heathland to Cow Hill, affording some stunning views of the Ben Nevis Range , Loch Linnhe and Loch Eil and the township of Fort William and its environs. The Ordnance Survey recently announced that the highest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis, is actually taller than first though. The walk affords... A pleasant short circular walk along the towpath of the Caledonian Canal to Moy Bridge, returning along a minor road (B8004). The route has some steep sections but for much of the way rises fairly gently to the lochan along a very good gravel... Three lovely short walks from the car park in Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve providing an opportunity to experience various habitats, including meadow,  ancient alder woodland and heath land. Glen Nevis Forest and Riverside Walk. 0000000016 00000 n The many forestry trails of Glen Nevis make it an ideal place for walking and biking, so make sure you come prepared. The West Highland Way also passes through Glen Nevis at the end of a 95 mile walk from Glasgow. Home to Scotland's Big Five, red deer, golden eagle, otter, red squirrel, seals and so much more. The walk affords some fine views of the Spean Gorge, an impressive channel cut by turbulent glacial waters. kayaking, wildlife watching, cruising, cycling, golfing, climbing, skiing, slow adventures and many more things to do, Take off for the day to see the puffins on The Treshnish Isles, A Day trip to Mull, Skye, The Small Isles, The Most westerly point on the mainland and many more local ideas for a day out, Photos and Content Copyright ©2011-2021 Wild About Lochaber - All Rights Reserved. On leaving the visitor centre car park, cross the road and walk to the end of the field. type: circular. Glen Nevis Forest and Riverside Walk. 21 0 obj<>stream The Gorge is a fabulous feature of the Glen and provides a spectacular walk … It is thought to have been built at sometime between first millenium BC and the first millenium AD. The verges support bluebell, creeping and meadow buttercups, tormentil, greater... A lovely short walk along the banks of the River Lundy and through the plantation woodland of Leanachan Forest with some botanical interest. 0000000496 00000 n We present you with a total of 20 hiking trails in Ben Nevis And Glen Coe — all you’ve got to do is pick your favorite and get going. Summary: This walk is a short one but not without effort as there is almost 300 metres to climb, much of it being soon after the start on the path through the gorge of Glen Nevis. Leaflet WILL with Look at the the track to . This pleasant scenic short walk passes through grassland, heath and open deciduous... Dun Deardail is a vitrified iron age Highland hill fort on a prominent knoll on the north facing spur of Sghorr Chalum in Glen Nevis. The track ascends through coniferous plantation (mainly firs and spruces) with some sections of mixed woodland consisting of willow, hazel, birch, cherry, beech, sycamore, whitebeam and rowan. Walk 147 – Steall Falls & The Wire Bridge, Glen Nevis – 6 miles This is a linear walk through the beautiful Glen Nevis to one of the highest waterfalls in Scotland – An Steall. Park at the car park at the very end of the road up Glen Nevis. Wild Camping at Steall Falls in Glen Nevis From personal experience, seeing Glen Nevis expand into the lush meadow for the first time felt similar to Leonardo DiCaprio stumbling upon his paradise in The Beach. The route along the canal follows the Great Gen Way. 2y�.-;!���K�Z� ���^�i�"L��0���-�� @8(��r�;q��7�L��y��&�Q��q�4�j���|�9�� 0000003923 00000 n Both routes pass through deciduous and pine woodland in The Glen Garry Forest Area, following the River Garry for part of the way, and affording some lovely views.... A stunning walk with fabulous hill views to lochan a Choire in Coire Ardair, following the watercourse, Allt Coire Ardair, in the Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve. 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5 walks around Ben Nevis Posted on 06/04/2016. N'��)�].�u�J�r� On the far side, the path turns right and follows the river upstream for a way. It is a great base for walking up Ben Nevis and along Glen Nevis as well as a start point for The West Highland Way. The Lower Falls in Glen Nevis is a place we highly recommend - whether it's a wet day, or one of our beautiful clear sunny days. The routes include walking near Kinlochleven, Fort William, the Grey Corries, the Mamores, the Black Mount and Ben Cruachan. startxref Great Glen Way / Slighe a’ Ghlinne Mhòir If you’ve got time, the Great Glen Way, which stretches 79 miles (127 kms) between Fort William and Inverness makes a fabulous multi-day adventure. Walking in Glen Nevis For the energetic, the footpath up Ben Nevis (highest mountain in the UK) starts from Glen Nevis. You can also travel the glen by boat, canoe or kayak. The walks offer some stunning of views of Creag Meagaidh massif and Loch Laggan. Tape may need new pressure pads, sensing-foil, rollers or other work to make them play. The Caledonian Canal is a 62 mile long waterway between... An interesting walk in heathland and woodland through Glen Spean, with good views of the Nevis Range. with over 100 wildlife focused walks across Lochaber, you'll be spoilt for choice. The walk heads through some lovely sections of mixed deciduous woodland, variously composed of birch, willow (Salix aurita) and rowan, with some particular fine... A lovely walk to the wooden statue of the Wee Minister, a cedar wooden replica by Peter Bowsher of a former stone statue that stood on a nearby site. There's a small car park nearby or, if you are up for it, leave your car in the Ben Nevis Visitor Centr e and walk or cycle up the road in the glen to get a real feel for this beautiful place. The Chia-aig falls featured in the Hollywood film, Rob Roy. The path begins at the far end of the car park, and has a signpost for several far-away places for which it is seldom used, such … Steall Falls is a superb low-level walk in Glen Nevis, Fort William, below Ben Nevis and the surrounding mountains. The centre provides information on walks in Glen Nevis and on the ascent of Ben Nevis, as well as on local weather (daily weather forecast for Ben Nevis) and safety advice. amnd £800 to in the was built to rds they with at to be in of The men had equip out of it Leanachan. The route initially follows the River Spean for a short distance on a minor road which is fringed with birch, hazel, oak, hazel, alder, ash... A very pleasant walk through a lovely section of mixed woodland along the banks of the River Spean in Glen Spean. The walk starts at the Ben Nevis Visitor Centre in Glen Nevis where a footbridge at the back of the car park crosses the River Nevis. A beautiful glen with stunning views of Britain’s highest mountain. The road section provides good views of Caledonian Canal and the River Lochy, as well as some lovely hill views,... A walk through spruce plantation to a lovely remnant of oak woodland. "F$H:R��!z��F�Qd?r9�\A&�G���rQ��h������E��]�a�4z�Bg�����E#H �*B=��0H�I��p�p�0MxJ$�D1��D, V���ĭ����KĻ�Y�dE�"E��I2���E�B�G��t�4MzN�����r!YK� ���?%_&�#���(��0J:EAi��Q�(�()ӔWT6U@���P+���!�~��m���D�e�Դ�!��h�Ӧh/��']B/����ҏӿ�?a0n�hF!��X���8����܌k�c&5S�����6�l��Ia�2c�K�M�A�!�E�#��ƒ�d�V��(�k��e���l ����}�}�C�q�9 Walk Eryri is now part of Mud and Routes which continues to provide more off beat routes and walks in Snowdonia and beyond. A two-mile walk to Steall Falls through the spectacular Glen Nevis in Highland. Steall Falls is a superb low-level walk in Glen Nevis, Fort William, below Ben Nevis and the surrounding mountains. Glen to Lochan. In Glen Nevis, there are delightful walks to satisfy the low-level hiker and photographer. xref Turn onto the path signposted "West Highland Way" and continue on this until you meet the forestry road. Dave also established Walk up Snowdon, Walk up Scafell Pike and Walk up Ben Nevis just to mention a few. At 1,165 feet above sea level, it is an easy and enjoyable walk. 0000001111 00000 n The 1937 Missouri-Kansas-Texas dining car is among six cars at the Museum of the American Railroad. endstream endobj 19 0 obj<>stream There are also a range of leaflets, including Lochaber Geopark leaflets and tourist literature. A Wildlife Adventure Awaits. This is a bite-sized section of the Cleveland Way along the coast near Robin Hood's Bay. Stage 1. Get The Bird Flyin' ( Glen Campbell). The walk includes a lovely section along the Caledonian Canal passing between two aqueducts (Shengain Aqueduct and Glen Loy Aqueduct), and incorporates part of the Great Glen Way. 1. The walk takes in Chia-aig waterfalls with a deep plunge pool which has been liken to a Witch's cauldron. Surrounded by the Grampian mountains, the route begins by passing through a pleasant woodland. 0000000678 00000 n H��w6RH/�*�04�34��05T0 BCCsS=cKKCsC L��,M- ���s��=s \�� ��] Ben Nevis (Scottish Gaelic: Beinn Nibheis, pronounced [peˈɲivəʃ]; English: / b ɛ n ˈ n ɛ v ɪ s / [needs Scots IPA]) is the highest mountain in the British Isles.Standing at 1,345 metres (4,411 ft) above sea level, it is at the western end of the Grampian Mountains in the Lochaber area of the Scottish Highlands, close to the town of Fort William. Trails range from an easy access route around a woodland pond to a 6-mile adventure to an ancient fort. Looking for the best hikes and walks in Ben Nevis And Glen Coe? Walking in Glen Nevis. Fort William and Lochaber contains some of the most scenic and diverse walking country in the whole of the UK. corrie (homer ... to the east of Ben Nevis can only be properly seen from a distance and the Commando Monument is a popular viewpoint for both the Grey Corries and the Nevis range, which is out of shot to the right. %%EOF Fort William with another walk on the Sunday in either Glen Nevis, Glencoe or Kinlochleven. 0000001254 00000 n x�b```c``�c`d�x8�A���X8n��������b"�a�b%�I� ��.��@����@� �-���Ah�\ �ķ R � It’s a rewarding walk, cycle or horse ride, mainly following towpaths and woodland tracks. While many people come to the Fort William area to do the big walks – the West Highland Way, the Great Glen Way and climbing Ben Nevis are all favourites, there are also many other great walks that we have been doing in the area that are often overlooked. www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/crofters-woods, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/neptunes-staircase-and-corpach, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/old-inverlochy-castle, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/cow-hill, www.wildlochaber.com/loch-arkaig/walking/allt-mhuic-butterfly-reserve, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/dun-deardail, www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fortwilliam/bennevis.shtml, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/glenloy-forest-strone-viewpoint, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/caledonian-canal-aqueducts, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/erracht-oakwood-walk, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/the-river-lundy-trail, www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/walking/nevis-gorge-and-steall-waterfall, www.wildlochaber.com/loch-arkaig/walking/loch-arkaig-to-invermallie-bothy, www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/gairlochy-caledonian-canal, www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/high-bridge-and-commando-memorial, www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/killiechonate-woodland-walk, www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/the-wee-minister, www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/roybridge-and-river-spean, www.wildlochaber.com/loch-arkaig/walking/glengarry-native-pinewoods, www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/coire-ardair, www.wildlochaber.com/spean-bridge/walking/creag-meagaidh-short-walks. Right on the edge of town, this old grazing ground is a popular place for a walk, a run or a cycle ride. The route passes through sections of spruce plantation. ��w�G� xR^���[�oƜch�g�`>b���$���*~� �:����E���b��~���,m,�-��ݖ,�Y��¬�*�6X�[ݱF�=�3�뭷Y��~dó ���t���i�z�f�6�~`{�v���.�Ng����#{�}�}��������j������c1X6���fm���;'_9 �r�:�8�q�:��˜�O:ϸ8������u��Jq���nv=���M����m����R 4 � WALKING Glen Centre THE BEN NEVIS MOUNTAIN TRACK The foo tpath dunng the carr ed by a local rise before afw- him. Dun Deardail is the location and site of an iron-age vitrified fort in Glen Nevis. This is a very impressive short walk with much geological and botanical interest, as well as stunning mountain views of the slopes of Ben Nevis, and some of... A lovely walk along the southern shores of Loch Arkaig to the mountain bothy on the banks of the River Mallie. The return route is through the village of Inverlochy, with its tribute to Aluminium Industry, the main employer of the region. 12 0 obj <> endobj www.lochness-360.com Begin from the car park at Glen Nevis road end (NN168691), seven miles south-east of Fort William. Achriabhach Forest walk, Glen Nevis: 3.5km: 1.5 - 2 hours: Nevis Range Gondola viewpoint walks: 4km: 1 - 2 hours: Neptune's Staircase and the Canal, Banavie: 4.5km: 1 - 1.5 hours: The Old Fort and Inverlochy Castle, Fort William: 4.5km: 1 - 1.5 hours: River Nevis short walk: 4.5km: 1 - 1.5 hours: Steall Falls and the Nevis Gorge: 3.5km: 1.5 - 2 hours: Dun Deardail fort, Glen Nevis �V��)g�B�0�i�W��8#�8wթ��8_�٥ʨQ����Q�j@�&�A)/��g�>'K�� �t�;\�� ӥ$պF�ZUn����(4T�%)뫔�0C&�����Z��i���8��bx��E���B�;�����P���ӓ̹�A�om?�W= length: 8.9 km (5.6 miles) grid ref: NN111742. The Museum of the American Railroad will offer walking … See individual walking pages for OS maps and route descriptions. 0 Ariran (Pete Seeger). Walk Right In (Glen Campbell). A short walk through the spectacular wild wooded and rocky Steall Gorge brings you to the tranquil Steall meadow, where you can see An Steall Bàn, (the white spout), Britain’s second highest waterfall. The walk heads upwards through the confines of the darkened narrow and wooded … This is a fabulous walk, affording some stunning views of the Ben Nevis Range , Loch Linnhe and Loch Eil and the township of Fort William and its environs. You can start and finish from Inverness, or join the trail at any point of your choice. The hike through Glen Nevis and the Nevis Gorge up to Steall Falls is gorgeous with just enough complexity to make it interesting. Glen Nevis Visitor Centre Glen Nevis Fort William PH-33 6PF Telephone 01397 705922 e-mail glen.nevis@highland.gov.uk www.highland.gov.uk 2 DUN DEARDAIL WALK 9KM, ALLOW 3 … The reserve is managed jointly for the conservation of butterflies by the Forestry Commission and Butterfly Conservation. Glen Nevis. The route includes a section of Wade’s military road with its historic High Bridge (built in 1736 over the River Spean), as well as part of the disused railway line between Invergarry and Fort... A lovely walk through a deciduous and plantation woodland with some fine of Glen Spean, Aonach Mor and the Grey Corries. It connects the Great Glen Way and the South Loch Ness Trail into one circuit, covering 80 miles. Just finished walking from Stob Choire Claurigh in the distance. The western and southern flanks of Ben Nevis rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) in about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from the floor of Glen Nevis – the longest and steepest hill slope in Britain [6] – with the result that the mountain presents an aspect of massive bulk on this side. The West Highland Way also passes through Glen Nevis at the end of a 95 mile walk from Glasgow. Once the trail opens up to the glen, it’s like you’ve found the true heart of Scotland’s natural beauty. Code: WSGBNS Walking Days: 2 Nights: 1 Price: See Website Dates: April - September Grade: Moderate to Strenuous Rough Itinerary: Day 1 (Saturday - Primary Ben Nevis Day) 07:00 Pick up in Glasgow City Centre 07:20 Pick up Glasgow International Airport A soggy weekend camping at Glen Nevis campsite in Fort William. �ꇆ��n���Q�t�}MA�0�al������S�x ��k�&�^���>�0|>_�'��,�G! 12 10 There are two lovely short walks in the Forestry Commission Glen Garry Native Pinewoods (Ciste Dubh Trail and Alt na Cailliche). To the north, by contrast, cliffs drop some 600 metres (2,000 ft) to Coire Leis. Walk On (Brownie & Sonny). An interesting walk in heathland and woodland through Glen Spean, with good views of the Nevis Range. �x������- �����[��� 0����}��y)7ta�����>j���T�7���@���tܛ�`q�2��ʀ��&���6�Z�L�Ą?�_��yxg)˔z���çL�U���*�u�Sk�Se�O4?׸�c����.� � �� R� ߁��-��2�5������ ��S�>ӣV����d�`r��n~��Y�&�+`��;�A4�� ���A9� =�-�t��l�`;��~p���� �Gp| ��[`L��`� "A�YA�+��Cb(��R�,� *�T�2B-� The walk starts at the lower loch at Corpach (Corpach Sea Loch), at the foot of the Caledonian Canal and heads along the towpath to Neptune’s Staircase. The most popular route up Ben Nevis starting from the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader. 0000000756 00000 n Guidebook to walking in Scotland's Ben Nevis and Glen Coe region, featuring 100 graded walks of 2 to 21 miles. Steall Falls Walk In Glen Nevis. 0000001001 00000 n H���yTSw�oɞ����c [���5la�QIBH�ADED���2�mtFOE�.�c��}���0��8�׎�8G�Ng�����9�w���߽��� �'����0 �֠�J��b� Then browse our collection of routes around this beautiful natural park in Highlands below. Fort William is the centre of The Outdoor Capital of The UK. Upper Glen Nevis can be explored from the public car park in the glen. Most of the walk is on a forest tracks through a plantation of mainly Sitka spruce with scattered rowan, bird cherry, willow and hazel. The Gorge is a fabulous feature of the Glen and provides a … <<9BC0DE3FE9AD9248B1DD59590D38B988>]>> There are a great range of walks from hill walks to gentle strolls along river banks, all with a wildlife focus. You can buy a map with information of these walks and more from the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre – where many of the … This visitor destination in Fort William is a fascinating place to spend a few hours. We were going to climb Ben Nevis on the Saturday but due to adverse weather, we took a trip up Nevis … It starts off at Robin Hood's Bay, taking an inland route over endstream endobj 13 0 obj<> endobj 14 0 obj<> endobj 15 0 obj<>/ColorSpace<>/ProcSet[/PDF/ImageC]/ExtGState<>>> endobj 16 0 obj[/ICCBased 19 0 R] endobj 17 0 obj<> endobj 18 0 obj<>stream One such walk is a hike through the gorge in the Glen, where the River Nevis cascades and tumbles down from the surrounding mountains, on its way to the sea. n�3ܣ�k�Gݯz=��[=��=�B�0FX'�+������t���G�,�}���/���Hh8�m�W�2p[����AiA��N�#8$X�?�A�KHI�{!7�. For the energetic, the footpath up Ben Nevis (highest mountain in the UK) starts from Glen Nevis. The plantation is skirted on route by fringes of mixed woodland of alder, goat willow and... A lovely walk through the steep-sided Nevis Gorge to an impressive waterfall, An Steall, cascading from a hanging valley (Coire A’ Mhail). For the first time since 1949, the mountain was ascended by surveyors and they found that the mountain is 1,345m high, a whole metre taller than originally recorded. If you drive to the very end of Glen Nevis, to the end of the single track, you can park up and see the famous water slide (A great BBQ spot), before walking to Steall Waterfall, the second highest waterfall in the UK. There is a tremendous water slide descending from Ben Nevis here. The Loch Ness 360° is a walking, cycling and running trail that loops around Loch Ness. The upland meadow beneath the falls feels like it once was a hidden place -- and what a place that would have been, to secret yourself away up here. Walks in Glen Nevis. Released in 1975. 0000001035 00000 n type: circular. The route returns on the towpath on the opposite side of the canal. within 5 miles of Glen Nevis Easy The routes range from gentle walks to bothy treks and cover 43 Munro summits and 3 scrambles. %PDF-1.5 %���� 0000000886 00000 n Here the Allt Coire Eoghainn cascades some 350m down the steep southern slopes of Ben Nevis. A wire bridge crosses the Water of Nevis here, leading to The walk passes through some lovely sections of deciduous woodland, forestry plantation and heathland. This is a fabulous walk through deciduous woodland, forestry plantation and heathland to Cow Hill, affording some stunning views of the Ben Nevis Range , Loch Linnhe and Loch Eil and the township of Fort William and its environs. The Ordnance Survey recently announced that the highest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis, is actually taller than first though. The walk affords... A pleasant short circular walk along the towpath of the Caledonian Canal to Moy Bridge, returning along a minor road (B8004). The route has some steep sections but for much of the way rises fairly gently to the lochan along a very good gravel... Three lovely short walks from the car park in Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve providing an opportunity to experience various habitats, including meadow,  ancient alder woodland and heath land. Glen Nevis Forest and Riverside Walk. 0000000016 00000 n The many forestry trails of Glen Nevis make it an ideal place for walking and biking, so make sure you come prepared. The West Highland Way also passes through Glen Nevis at the end of a 95 mile walk from Glasgow. Home to Scotland's Big Five, red deer, golden eagle, otter, red squirrel, seals and so much more. The walk affords some fine views of the Spean Gorge, an impressive channel cut by turbulent glacial waters. kayaking, wildlife watching, cruising, cycling, golfing, climbing, skiing, slow adventures and many more things to do, Take off for the day to see the puffins on The Treshnish Isles, A Day trip to Mull, Skye, The Small Isles, The Most westerly point on the mainland and many more local ideas for a day out, Photos and Content Copyright ©2011-2021 Wild About Lochaber - All Rights Reserved. On leaving the visitor centre car park, cross the road and walk to the end of the field. type: circular. Glen Nevis Forest and Riverside Walk. 21 0 obj<>stream The Gorge is a fabulous feature of the Glen and provides a spectacular walk … It is thought to have been built at sometime between first millenium BC and the first millenium AD. The verges support bluebell, creeping and meadow buttercups, tormentil, greater... A lovely short walk along the banks of the River Lundy and through the plantation woodland of Leanachan Forest with some botanical interest. 0000000496 00000 n We present you with a total of 20 hiking trails in Ben Nevis And Glen Coe — all you’ve got to do is pick your favorite and get going. Summary: This walk is a short one but not without effort as there is almost 300 metres to climb, much of it being soon after the start on the path through the gorge of Glen Nevis. Leaflet WILL with Look at the the track to . This pleasant scenic short walk passes through grassland, heath and open deciduous... Dun Deardail is a vitrified iron age Highland hill fort on a prominent knoll on the north facing spur of Sghorr Chalum in Glen Nevis. The track ascends through coniferous plantation (mainly firs and spruces) with some sections of mixed woodland consisting of willow, hazel, birch, cherry, beech, sycamore, whitebeam and rowan. Walk 147 – Steall Falls & The Wire Bridge, Glen Nevis – 6 miles This is a linear walk through the beautiful Glen Nevis to one of the highest waterfalls in Scotland – An Steall. Park at the car park at the very end of the road up Glen Nevis. Wild Camping at Steall Falls in Glen Nevis From personal experience, seeing Glen Nevis expand into the lush meadow for the first time felt similar to Leonardo DiCaprio stumbling upon his paradise in The Beach. The route along the canal follows the Great Gen Way. 2y�.-;!���K�Z� ���^�i�"L��0���-�� @8(��r�;q��7�L��y��&�Q��q�4�j���|�9�� 0000003923 00000 n Both routes pass through deciduous and pine woodland in The Glen Garry Forest Area, following the River Garry for part of the way, and affording some lovely views.... A stunning walk with fabulous hill views to lochan a Choire in Coire Ardair, following the watercourse, Allt Coire Ardair, in the Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve. 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