Walks near Fort William by train

Inverness-shire · Scotland

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A day hike in the countryside is just a simple train journey away — explore the most charmingly located railway stations near Fort William and plan your next day of green.

Alternatively, view walks directly from Fort William.

Spean Bridge
WW2 Commando Memorial by M McBey

Spean Bridge to Dalwhinnie (Inverness-shire)

15 minutes direct from Fort William.

A long, remote route with little habitation; the first half largely follows a dismantled tramway and coming close to the A86 about halfway along.

Time: 16h–32h

Walk details: Slow Ways.

GPX
Steep
57
KM
Lochailort
Glen Moidart by Russell-Davies

Lochailort to Glenfinnan (Inverness-shire)

45 minutes direct from Fort William.

Waterway: two thirds beside rivers and canals.

Time: 4h30–9h

Warnings: Follows a busy road for four fifths of the walk.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

GPX
Steep
16
KM
Mallaig
Silver Sands of Morar (20220904_174234) by qmewxdgu92

Mallaig to Glenfinnan (Inverness-shire)

30 minutes direct from Fort William.

Time: 13h30–26h30

Walk details: Slow Ways.

GPX
Steep
38
KM
Mallaig
Cool afternoon at Loch Morar by Paweł Błaszak

Mallaig to Lochailort (Inverness-shire)

45 minutes direct from Fort William.

Coastal: half along the coast.

Time: 9h–18h

Warnings: Follows a busy road for half of the walk.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

GPX
Steep
33
KM
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