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Fort William, Inverlochy And Torlundy

Ben Nevis viewpoint – Bench with a view of Glen Nevis loop from Fort William

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United Kingdom

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Fort William, Inverlochy And Torlundy

Ben Nevis viewpoint – Bench with a view of Glen Nevis loop from Fort William

Moderate

4.0

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Ben Nevis viewpoint – Bench with a view of Glen Nevis loop from Fort William

00:56

7.49km

290m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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795 m

View of Fort William and Loch Linnhe

Highlight • Settlement

A lovely place to pause and enjoy the views over Fort William and Loch Linnhe. Known as the 'gateway to Ben Nevis', the town also has a whisky distillery and is the 'Outdoor Capital of the UK'.

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892 m

Ben Nevis viewpoint

Highlight • Trail

At this point on the Cow Hill Trail, you can see the highest mountain on the island in clear weather. I was denied this opportunity.

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1.64 km

View of Ben Nevis from Cow Hill

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From half way up Cow Hill, which is not a great height, you have nice fleeting views south east of the looming impressive bulk of Ben Nevis through the treeline. …

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2.17 km

Bench with a view of Glen Nevis

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.53 km

Cow Hill Woodland Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Beautifully flowing single track through the woodland on the side of Cow Hill. Enjoyable trail running that is sheltered from most weather.

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4.10 km

View of Ben Nevis

Highlight • Forest

In clear weather you can see across to Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK. Glen Nevis is the beautiful tree lined valley below it.

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4.93 km

View over Fort William and Loch Linnhe from Cow Hill

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If you climb to the 978-foot (298 m) summit of Cow Hill, you are afforded an awe-inspiring view over Fort William, Loch Linnhe and the West Highland Way.

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5.04 km

Cow Hill Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.49 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.35 km

819 m

311 m

Surfaces

5.36 km

1.10 km

476 m

341 m

214 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Monday 25 May

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Ben Nevis viewpoint – Bench with a view of Glen Nevis loop from Fort William

View of Fort William and Loch Linnhe

Ben Nevis viewpoint

View of Ben Nevis from Cow Hill

Bench with a view of Glen Nevis

Cow Hill Woodland Singletrack

View of Ben Nevis

View over Fort William and Loch Linnhe from Cow Hill

Cow Hill Summit

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