Ben Nevis viewpoint loop from Glen Nevis

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United Kingdom

Scotland

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Fort William, Inverlochy And Torlundy

Ben Nevis viewpoint loop from Glen Nevis

Moderate

4.6

(89)

339

hikers

Ben Nevis viewpoint loop from Glen Nevis

04:14

14.2km

390m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.25 km

View of Ben Nevis and Fort William from Cow Hill

Highlight • Forest

Towards the top of Cow Hill, you will be above the woods of Glen Nevis, giving you views towards Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK, and the large mountains that surround it.

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4.09 km

View over Fort William and Loch Linnhe from Cow Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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8.90 km

End of the West Highland Way (Fort William)

Highlight • Monument

The end of the West Highland Way (or the start, if you've decided walking to Glasgow is preferable). Signage, and a substantial tourist industry have built up around the Way, so there are plenty of ways to revel in your achievements.

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8.95 km

The End of the West Highland Way – Walker Statue

Highlight • Monument

The new official end of the WHW. A photo next to the hiker statue massaging his tired foot is obligatory!

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9.49 km

Duncansburgh Church and War Memorial, Parade Gardens, Fort William

Highlight • Religious Site

The Parade Gardens in Fort William offer a relative moment of calm in the heart of the Adventure Capital of the UK. Take a seat on one of the benches and enjoy the small garden with historic Duncansburgh Church and memorial to Donald Cameron of Lochiel.

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9.87 km

End of the West Highland Way (Fort William)

Highlight • Settlement

Fort William is one of the adventure capitals of Scotland. It has the mighty Ben Nevis to thank for this status – Britain's highest mountain rises to the southeast in an impressive display of mountain bulk. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people flock to the region to test their mettle against the Ben.

The town has many excellent places to eat and drink, as well as a huge range of accommodation choice. It also gives access to Glen Nevis, which is where many approaches to the Ben, as well as routes in the fantastic Mamores range, start.

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10.8 km

Ben Nevis viewpoint

Highlight • Trail

Cozy resting place with a bench

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10.8 km

View of Fort William from the West Highland Way

Highlight • Viewpoint

Alternate road to the finish of the WHW. Much nicer scenery and great view over Fort William

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14.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.12 km

3.20 km

1.00 km

321 m

302 m

279 m

Surfaces

7.54 km

2.93 km

2.00 km

761 m

720 m

273 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Monday 5 October

12°C

6°C

19 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

May 25, 2024,Cow Hill Runde über Glen Newis und Fort William

An easy, enjoyable circular walk from the Braveheart Car Park via Glen Nevis to Cow Hill and then through Fort William back to the car park. The ascent and descent to the summit are quite steep, but otherwise the path is very comfortable, enriched with beautiful views over Fort William, Loch Linnhe and fantastic views of the West Highlands.

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