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Great Glen Way stage 1: Fort William to Gairlochy (16.9 km, 200 m ascent) | Trailhuts

Trails/Highlands/Great Glen Way/Stage 1

Stage 1 of 6

Great Glen Way stage 1: Fort William to Gairlochy

Country: United Kingdom
Duration: 4h
Ascent: 200 m
Descent

Stage 1 of the Great Glen Way (6 stages in total) runs from Fort William to Gairlochy. It covers 16.9 km with 200 m of ascent and 150 m of descent, around 4 h of walking. There are 31 places to sleep where the stage ends (18 guesthouses, 2 hostels, 4 hotels, 7 campsites). The next stage continues to South Laggan.

Part of the Great Glen Way.

Where to sleep in Gairlochy

31 places to sleep on or near the end of this stage: 18 guesthouses, 2 hostels, 4 hotels, 7 campsites.

GuesthouseFàilte Mhòr Guest House ScotlandRated 4.3 out of 54.3(21)
Guesthouse

The night before: Fort William

Arriving the day before? These places to sleep are at the start of the trail.

Campsite1er logement ÉcossaisCaol
CampsiteAir B'n'B PodRated 5.0 out of 55.0(1)

Next: stage 2Gairlochy to South Laggan

Part of the Great Glen Way (117 km, 6 stages). Something not right on this stage? Tell us with the feedback button on the trail page.

150 m

Distance

16.9 km

Braeburn Guesthouse

Rated 4.9 out of 54.9(175)

Simple rooms in a hillside B&B offering loch views and full Scottish breakfast, plus free WiFi.

GuesthouseTramoreRated 5.0 out of 55.0(3)

GuesthouseInnisfreeRated 4.8 out of 54.8(78)

Treetops Bed & Breakfast

GuesthouseTreetops Bed & BreakfastRated 5.0 out of 55.0(207)Laid-back rooms in a relaxed B&B offering free parking & a dining area, plus Ben Nevis & loch views.

Taigh Toilichte Guest House

GuesthouseTaigh Toilichte Guest HouseRated 4.7 out of 54.7(13)

Culacrick Bed & Breakfast

GuesthouseCulacrick Bed & BreakfastRated 4.7 out of 54.7(53)

GuesthouseTaigh Nan OrdRated 4.6 out of 54.6(8)

Chase the Wild Goose Hostel Fort William

HostelChase the Wild Goose Hostel Fort WilliamRated 4.2 out of 54.2(307)Simple hostel offering basic dorm rooms & free Wi-Fi, plus a lounge & a shared kitchen.

The Moorings Hotel

HotelThe Moorings HotelRated 4.0 out of 54.0(912)Bright, traditional rooms in a waterfront hotel with free breakfast & golf, plus upscale dining.

Seanivan Banavie

GuesthouseSeanivan BanavieRated 5.0 out of 55.0(6)

Ben Nevis Manor bed & breakfast

GuesthouseBen Nevis Manor bed & breakfastRated 4.9 out of 54.9(59)

Campsitecroft cabinCaol

GuesthouseCroft 72Rated 5.0 out of 55.0(1)

Craiglea Cottage Self Catering

GuesthouseCraiglea Cottage Self CateringRated 5.0 out of 55.0(8)

Campsite1er logement ÉcossaisCaol

CampsiteAir B'n'B PodRated 5.0 out of 55.0(1)

Cushendall house

HotelCushendall houseRated 4.8 out of 54.8(10)

CampsiteWoodland RetreatRated 4.0 out of 54.0(1)

Torcastle House Bed & Breakfast

GuesthouseTorcastle House Bed & BreakfastRated 4.8 out of 54.8(70)Relaxed quarters in a casual, tranquil B&B offering views of the River Lochy & Ben Nevis mountain.

Laragain Cottage

GuesthouseLaragain CottageRated 4.8 out of 54.8(12)

Lone Pine Lodge

HotelLone Pine LodgeRated 4.4 out of 54.4(20)

GuesthouseAcorn CottageRated 3.2 out of 53.2(6)

GuesthouseTorbeag HouseRated 4.8 out of 54.8(20)

And 7 more. See all on the trail page.

Lowest 2 mHighest 36 m

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Alexandra Hotel

HotelAlexandra HotelRated 3.7 out of 53.7(1,226)Straightforward rooms, plus a casual restaurant, a lounge and free Wi-Fi in common areas.

GuesthouseArdblair B&B

GuesthouseArdlinnhe B&B

GuesthouseArdmory B&B

Bank Street Lodge

HotelBank Street LodgeRated 3.9 out of 53.9(659)Straightforward lodging with private rooms & dorms, plus a shared kitchen & a lounge.

GuesthouseBen Nevis Guesthouse

Ben Nevis Holiday Park

CampsiteBen Nevis Holiday ParkRated 4.5 out of 54.5(1,332)Tranquil camp offering chalets & lodges, plus seasonal caravan sites & laundry facilities.

Ben Nevis Hotel & Leisure Club

HotelBen Nevis Hotel & Leisure ClubRated 3.4 out of 53.4(1,647)Relaxed property featuring an airy restaurant with mountain views, plus an indoor pool & a gym.

Ben Nevis Manor bed & breakfast

GuesthouseBen Nevis Manor bed & breakfastRated 4.9 out of 54.9(59)