{"id":23592,"date":"2026-03-11T01:27:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T22:27:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/?p=23592"},"modified":"2026-03-11T02:20:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T23:20:20","slug":"best-things-to-do-in-fort-william-you-cant-miss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-fort-william-you-cant-miss\/","title":{"rendered":"BEST Things To Do In Fort William You Can\u2019t Miss"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"23592\" class=\"elementor elementor-23592\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6677bec e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6677bec\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5eba2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f5eba2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">As a nature enthusiast and passionate hiker, visiting Fort William in the Scottish Highlands has always been a dream of mine.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Nestled between the sparkling waters of Loch Linnhe and the stunning slopes of Ben Nevis, this small yet rugged town is widely known as the outdoor capital of the UK. \ud83c\udf04<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ebb07b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1ebb07b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Theres-nothing-quite-like-the-Lochaber-landscape.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23595\" alt=\"There\u2019s nothing quite like the Lochaber landscape\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Theres-nothing-quite-like-the-Lochaber-landscape.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Theres-nothing-quite-like-the-Lochaber-landscape-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Theres-nothing-quite-like-the-Lochaber-landscape-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d58b98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d58b98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Finally making it to Fort William on a road trip last summer, I can safely say the experience exceeded all expectations! \ud83d\ude97<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a58f5e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8a58f5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why is Fort William so popular?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-677b6ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"677b6ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Situated in the heart of the Lochaber region, Fort William is the ideal base for exploring the Scottish Highlands, offering easy access to many of the area\u2019s top attractions.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">With breathtaking landscapes, crisp mountain air, and endless outdoor adventures, it quickly becomes clear why this small town is so highly praised. \ud83c\udf3f<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">From boat trips and historic castles to iconic filming spots and epic mountain hikes, you\u2019ll never run out of things to do during your visit!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e634d6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e634d6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Fort-William-is-so-popular.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23596\" alt=\"Fort William is so popular\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Fort-William-is-so-popular.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Fort-William-is-so-popular-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Fort-William-is-so-popular-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddb6bd1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ddb6bd1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">With so many options, planning your trip can feel a bit overwhelming. How do you even decide what to pick?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Fresh from our adventure and eager to help, we\u2019ve put together a definitive guide of the very best things to do in Fort William. \ud83c\udf1f<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cad0022 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cad0022\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Things to do in Fort William\n<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54d9087 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"54d9087\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Climb Ben Nevis\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09691fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"09691fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Ben%20Nevis%20Visitor%20Centre%2C%20Visitor%20Centre%2C%20Glen%20Nevis%2C%20Fort%20William%20PH33%206ST&#038;t=m&#038;z=10&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Ben Nevis Visitor Centre, Visitor Centre, Glen Nevis, Fort William PH33 6ST\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Ben Nevis Visitor Centre, Visitor Centre, Glen Nevis, Fort William PH33 6ST\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76f0690 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"76f0690\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">No Fort William guide is complete without kicking things off with the ultimate fell hike!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Towering at an impressive 1,345 metres above sea level, Ben Nevis is the highest peak in the UK, commanding the Scottish Highlands for miles around. \ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Attracting thousands of hikers each year, all eager to reach the summit and tick Ben Nevis off their bucket lists, this legendary climb is as challenging as it is rewarding.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-629a5d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"629a5d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Climb-Ben-Nevis.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23597\" alt=\"Climb Ben Nevis\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Climb-Ben-Nevis.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Climb-Ben-Nevis-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Climb-Ben-Nevis-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8404ded e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8404ded\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9412b93 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9412b93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Offering unbeatable views of the Scottish countryside, the vistas from the top on a clear day are simply breathtaking. \ud83c\udf04<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">For those who find the full climb too demanding, many hikers choose a shorter route, enjoying the adventure without the full challenge.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><span style=\"color: #008000\"><strong>Fun fact<\/strong> <\/span>\u2013 you might spot daring hikers taking on the National Three Peaks Challenge, tackling Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, and Snowdon all within just 24 hours!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Address:<\/strong> Ben Nevis Visitor Centre, Glen Nevis, Fort William PH33 6PF<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-356ffa5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"356ffa5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Not-for-the-feint-hearted.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23598\" alt=\"Not for the feint-hearted!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Not-for-the-feint-hearted.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Not-for-the-feint-hearted-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Not-for-the-feint-hearted-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4213c4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4213c4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Jump on a boat trip\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d364a29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d364a29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Heading back toward the centre of Fort William, one of my favourite adventures was definitely the sea life boat tour. \ud83d\udea4<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-653bbbc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"653bbbc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Jump-on-a-boat-trip.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23599\" alt=\"Jump on a boat trip\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Jump-on-a-boat-trip.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Jump-on-a-boat-trip-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Jump-on-a-boat-trip-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d20961 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d20961\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">As you glide along the sparkling loch, watch out for dolphins, seals, fish, mussel farms, and stunning views of the Scottish Highlands throughout the journey. \ud83c\udf0a<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Our captain was especially informative, sharing fascinating stories about the area\u2019s rich history \u2013 a real treat for history lovers like me!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f65b642 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f65b642\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Jump-on-a-boat-trip.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23600\" alt=\"Jump on a boat trip\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Jump-on-a-boat-trip.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Jump-on-a-boat-trip-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Jump-on-a-boat-trip-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70ddb97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"70ddb97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><span style=\"color: #008000\"><strong>Fun fact<\/strong> <\/span>\u2013 our sailor also shared that Fort William is home to the world-famous Diving School, the most advanced subsea testing facility in the world! \ud83e\udd3f<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e93f2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4e93f2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Take a trip to Glencoe Village\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db1490b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"db1490b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8d320c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d8d320c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Just a 25-minute drive south of Fort William, visiting the charming village of Glencoe feels like stepping back in time. \ud83c\udf32<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">A historic settlement nestled among the dramatic Highland mountains, this picturesque village is a must-visit and a perfect starting point for many hikes.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Image Caption:<\/strong> Nestled in the heart of Lochaber Geopark, Glencoe is officially designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">One of our favourite walks from the village is the Glencoe Lochan Trail \u2013 a short but scenic stroll around the sparkling loch and through enchanted woodlands filled with Canadian conifers.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc1c085 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fc1c085\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-misty-morning-in-the-village-of-Glencoe.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23601\" alt=\"A misty morning in the village of Glencoe\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-misty-morning-in-the-village-of-Glencoe.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-misty-morning-in-the-village-of-Glencoe-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-misty-morning-in-the-village-of-Glencoe-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33335c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33335c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">For Harry Potter fans, don\u2019t miss the nearby location where Hagrid\u2019s Hut was filmed. \u2728<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Just a gentle 2-mile walk southeast from Glencoe village, the hut may no longer sit atop the hill, but the magical scenery along the way is unforgettable.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86a29c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"86a29c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1599\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/the-Glencoe-Lochan-Trail.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23602\" alt=\"the Glencoe Lochan Trail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/the-Glencoe-Lochan-Trail.jpg 1599w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/the-Glencoe-Lochan-Trail-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/the-Glencoe-Lochan-Trail-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1599px) 100vw, 1599px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e3a67e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4e3a67e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Visit the Glenfinnan Viaduct and explore Loch Shiel\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36962af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36962af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Speaking of Harry Potter, the most famous filming spot is 17 miles west of Fort William at the Glenfinnan Viaduct. \ud83d\ude82<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b12b7cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b12b7cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Visit-the-Glenfinnan-Viaduct-and-explore-Loch-Shiel.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23593\" alt=\"Visit the Glenfinnan Viaduct and explore Loch Shiel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Visit-the-Glenfinnan-Viaduct-and-explore-Loch-Shiel.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Visit-the-Glenfinnan-Viaduct-and-explore-Loch-Shiel-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Visit-the-Glenfinnan-Viaduct-and-explore-Loch-Shiel-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29bbdc7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"29bbdc7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Instantly recognisable to Harry Potter fans, the viaduct is one of the Scottish Highlands\u2019 most iconic spots, drawing crowds eager to watch the train pass by. \ud83d\ude86<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c626af elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8c626af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Visit-the-Glenfinnan-Viaduct-and-explore-Loch-Shiel.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23603\" alt=\"Visit the Glenfinnan Viaduct and explore Loch Shiel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Visit-the-Glenfinnan-Viaduct-and-explore-Loch-Shiel.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Visit-the-Glenfinnan-Viaduct-and-explore-Loch-Shiel-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Visit-the-Glenfinnan-Viaduct-and-explore-Loch-Shiel-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44e3f91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44e3f91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">While you\u2019re in the area, be sure to take in the stunning views of Loch Shiel, just across the road. \ud83c\udf05<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82253e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"82253e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Visit-the-Glenfinnan-Viaduct-and-explore-Loch-Shiel-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23604\" alt=\"Visit the Glenfinnan Viaduct and explore Loch Shiel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Visit-the-Glenfinnan-Viaduct-and-explore-Loch-Shiel-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Visit-the-Glenfinnan-Viaduct-and-explore-Loch-Shiel-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Visit-the-Glenfinnan-Viaduct-and-explore-Loch-Shiel-1-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a806b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1a806b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hop on the Harry Potter train\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-603e8f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"603e8f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">For those who want more than just watching the Harry Potter train, why not grab a ticket and ride the Hogwarts Express yourself? \ud83d\ude82<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5dfa08e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5dfa08e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hop-on-the-Harry-Potter-train.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23605\" alt=\"Hop on the Harry Potter train\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hop-on-the-Harry-Potter-train.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hop-on-the-Harry-Potter-train-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hop-on-the-Harry-Potter-train-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75c18fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75c18fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">One of the world\u2019s most iconic trains, the Jacobite steam train runs two trips a day during the season and even uses some of the same carriages featured in the movies.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Packed with sights and surprises, the journey takes you past Britain\u2019s highest mountain, shortest river, westernmost station, deepest sea loch at Mallaig, and the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">For schedules and ticket prices, be sure to visit the official West Coast Railways website.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5417eb7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5417eb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Be dazzled by Eilean Donan Castle\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9a4b8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b9a4b8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">You can\u2019t go wrong visiting any of the legendary castles across the Scottish Highlands, but one that truly stood out for us was Eilean Donan. \ud83c\udff0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2df9cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c2df9cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Be-dazzled-by-Eilean-Donan-Castle.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23606\" alt=\"Be dazzled by Eilean Donan Castle\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Be-dazzled-by-Eilean-Donan-Castle.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Be-dazzled-by-Eilean-Donan-Castle-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Be-dazzled-by-Eilean-Donan-Castle-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-967ef0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"967ef0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">A 13th-century castle perched on a small tidal island about 1 hour 30 minutes from Fort William, the trip may be a bit long, but it\u2019s absolutely worth it for history lovers or anyone wanting to explore the magical scenery. \ud83c\udf0a<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">One of Scotland\u2019s most iconic sights, Eilean Donan sits where three sea lochs meet \u2013 Duich, Long, and Alsh \u2013 and has featured in numerous films, TV shows, fashion shoots, and music videos over the years.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a604033 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a604033\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Castle Admission Prices\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e496902 eael-table-align-center eael-dt-th-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-data-table\" data-id=\"e496902\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-data-table.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-data-table-wrap\" data-table_id=\"e496902\" id=\"eael-data-table-wrapper-e496902\" data-custom_responsive=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<table class=\"tablesorter eael-data-table center\" id=\"eael-data-table-e496902\">\n\t\t\t    <thead>\n\t\t\t        <tr class=\"table-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            <th class=\"\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"data-table-header-text\">Eilean Donan Ticket<\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t            <th class=\"\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"data-table-header-text\">Price<\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t        <\/tr>\n\t\t\t    <\/thead>\n\t\t\t  \t<tbody>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Adults<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">\u00a310<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Concessions (Seniors Aged 60+)<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">\u00a39<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Family (2 Adults + 3 Children Age 5-15)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">\u00a329<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Children (aged 5+)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">\u00a36<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Under 5s<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Free<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t    <\/tbody>\n\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66c6584 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66c6584\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Top tip \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0For a virtual visit, why not check out the LIVE Eilean Donan webcam\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eileandonancastle.com\/webcam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7253c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f7253c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Discover the ruins of Old Inverlochy Castle\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16e8f83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16e8f83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">For a castle closer to Fort William, don\u2019t miss the 13th-century ruins of Old Inverlochy Castle. \ud83c\udff0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64c15d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"64c15d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Discover-the-ruins-of-Old-Inverlochy-Castle-2048x2048.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048 wp-image-23607\" alt=\"Discover the ruins of Old 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Just about a mile from town on the sparkling banks of the River Lochy, the castle has stayed mostly unchanged over the centuries and is famous as the site of both Battles of Inverlochy. \u2694\ufe0f<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">For a virtual tour of these captivating medieval ruins, check out the 360 Castles official website!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e06d62f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e06d62f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Drive along the \u2018James Bond Road\u2019\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44c14d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44c14d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Dubbed the most beautiful road in Scotland, Glen Etive Road was famously featured in the 2012 James Bond film, Skyfall. \ud83d\ude97<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Stretching 20.11 km (12.5 miles), this stunning drive showcases the Scottish Highlands in all their glory. The road is narrow and winding, so be sure to use passing places when overtaking.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Just an hour south of Fort William and a short drive from Glencoe Village, it\u2019s best visited as part of your trip to the area.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce0e973 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ce0e973\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Walk along the Silver Sands of Morar, Mallaig\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c98a14 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1c98a14\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35c455b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35c455b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Looking for a change from the hills and woodland trails of Lochaber? The Silver Sands of Morar could be the perfect spot. \ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-344a6c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"344a6c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Walk-along-the-Silver-Sands-of-Morar-Mallaig.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23608\" alt=\"Walk along the Silver Sands of Morar, Mallaig\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Walk-along-the-Silver-Sands-of-Morar-Mallaig.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Walk-along-the-Silver-Sands-of-Morar-Mallaig-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Walk-along-the-Silver-Sands-of-Morar-Mallaig-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60c089d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60c089d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">About an hour\u2019s drive from Fort William, the stunning stretch of white sandy beaches runs from Arisaig to Morar and is easily explored on a gentle 2.5-mile circular coastal walk. \ud83c\udf0a<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Perfect for a paddle, the crystal-clear shallow bays have graced countless Scotland postcards over the years, with breathtaking views of the Small Isles in the distance.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c294f65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c294f65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Walk-along-the-Silver-Sands-of-Morar-Mallaig-1-2048x2048.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048 wp-image-23609\" alt=\"Walk along the Silver Sands of Morar, Mallaig\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Walk-along-the-Silver-Sands-of-Morar-Mallaig-1-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Walk-along-the-Silver-Sands-of-Morar-Mallaig-1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Walk-along-the-Silver-Sands-of-Morar-Mallaig-1-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Walk-along-the-Silver-Sands-of-Morar-Mallaig-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Walk-along-the-Silver-Sands-of-Morar-Mallaig-1-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Walk-along-the-Silver-Sands-of-Morar-Mallaig-1-100x100.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b77230 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b77230\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Peruse the shops and wander through town\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dea2cbf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dea2cbf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">While Fort William is an excellent base for Highland adventures, be sure to wander through the town and explore its variety of shops. \ud83d\udecd\ufe0f<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">A relaxed afternoon could be spent picking up new outdoor gear, finding the perfect souvenir, or (for book lovers like me) visiting the local bookstore and letting your imagination soar.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">With so much on offer, there\u2019s bound to be something that catches your eye!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d010bb3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d010bb3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where to eat in Fort William?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5de7074 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5de7074\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Eat-in-Fort-William.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23610\" alt=\"Eat in Fort William\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Eat-in-Fort-William.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Eat-in-Fort-William-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Eat-in-Fort-William-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30d0e3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"30d0e3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Don\u2019t be fooled by Fort William\u2019s small size \u2013 the town centre is full of fantastic places to eat. \ud83c\udf74<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Good thing too, because all the outdoor adventures will definitely work up an appetite!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Depending on your dining style, we\u2019ve narrowed it down to our three most memorable eateries from the trip.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a162c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a162c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crannog.net\/restaurant\">Snazzy meal \u2013 Crannog Seafood Restaurant\n<\/a><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ab64cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ab64cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Perched on Fort William\u2019s pier overlooking Loch Linnhe, Crannog Seafood Restaurant serves top-quality, fresh Scottish seafood. \ud83d\udc1f<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Though one of the pricier spots in town, the delicious food and stunning views make it perfect for a special and romantic meal.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0e87e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b0e87e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bennevisbarfortwilliam.com\/\">Pub grub \u2013 Ben Nevis Bar\n<\/a><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c32904 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c32904\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">With hearty pub fare and a wide selection of ales, the Ben Nevis Bar is a great place to recharge after a busy day. \ud83c\udf54<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">I\u2019d highly recommend trying the fish and chips or the venison burger!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf4788b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cf4788b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildcatcafe.co.uk\/\">Light bite \u2013 The Wild Cat\n<\/a><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72de102 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72de102\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">A trendy and quirky caf\u00e9 serving a tempting range of local cakes, pastries, and light bites. \ud83c\udf70<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The perfect spot to enjoy a sweet treat and take a short break from your busy holiday adventures!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fcffe8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7fcffe8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Road to the Isle of Skye?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75262b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"75262b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Road-to-the-Isle-of-Skye.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23611\" alt=\"Road to the Isle of Skye\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Road-to-the-Isle-of-Skye.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Road-to-the-Isle-of-Skye-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Road-to-the-Isle-of-Skye-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca40f3c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca40f3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">If you have time during your trip to the Scottish Highlands, the Road to the Isles is definitely worth exploring. \ud83d\udee3\ufe0f<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Starting from Fort William, drive along the stunning route to Mallaig and consider hopping on a ferry to the Isle of Skye \u2013 you won\u2019t regret it!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a76b71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2a76b71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How many days do you need in Fort William?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58eaf9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58eaf9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">We spent three nights and four days in Fort William before heading to the Isle of Skye. 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