Glen Coe
Steep-sided glacial valley
Stop at the visitor centre, then walk beyond the road viewpoints.
Glencoe & Fort William, United Kingdom
Ideal: 2–3 daysBest: Apr–OctPrice: Expensive
In 60 seconds
Glencoe & Fort William in 60 seconds
Glen Coe is often reduced to a roadside photo, but its steep glacial valley deserves at least a half-day walk. Fort William provides rail links and a base for Lochaber, though the town itself is more practical than picturesque. Routes under Ben Nevis and into Glen Nevis range from easy valley paths to serious mountain days. Weather and daylight should choose the walk, not the other way around.
Best for
- Highlands
- Hiking
- Landscape
Known for
- Glen Coe
- Glen Nevis
- West Highland Way finish
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Must experience
The things that would make the trip incomplete without them.
Glen Nevis
Wooded valley below Ben Nevis
A lower-level walk is rewarding even when the summit is clouded in.
West Highland Way finish
Long-distance trail ending in Fort William
Walk a short final section to understand why the town draws hikers.
Beyond the obvious
Hidden gems
Less obvious, rarely queued for, and usually the part people remember.
Steall Falls path
Rocky trail to a high waterfall
Check conditions; this is not a paved promenade.
Ballachulish
Lochside village at the western end of the glen
A quieter base for the valley than central Fort William.