Guidebook for Fort William

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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 St
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You don’t need to book, you can just walk in (you may need to queue). Really delicious quality food. Lovely ambiance & reasonably priced.
Great for casual dining. Tasty food. Booking recommended.
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The Grog & Gruel
66 High St
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Great for casual dining. Tasty food. Booking recommended.
No need to book. Great for food & drinks. Very reasonably priced.
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The Great Glen
104 High St
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No need to book. Great for food & drinks. Very reasonably priced.
Fantastic Indian restaurant. Booking recommended
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Spice Tandoori
141 High St
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Fantastic 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 Square
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Wonderful 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 Side
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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.
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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Mirador del Viaducto Glenfinnan
A830 Rd
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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.
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 Square
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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.
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
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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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Monumento al Comando
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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 Mountain Resort
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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
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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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Mirador del Viaducto Glenfinnan
A830 Rd
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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.

Parks & Nature

A fantastic local hill walk with the prize of outstanding views at the top. Not to be missed.
Cow Hill Trail
Unnamed Road
A 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 Gardens
Loch 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 Square
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Entry 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 Rd
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5 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 Rd
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M&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
Road
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Largest supermarket in Fort William. 3-4 min drive. Also has cafe & petrol station