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West Highland Way stage 8: Kinlochleven to Fort William (22.6 km, 616 m ascent) | Trailhuts

Trails/Highlands/West Highland Way/Stage 8

Stage 8 of 8

West Highland Way stage 8: Kinlochleven to Fort William

Country: United Kingdom
Duration: 5h 32m
Ascent: 616 m
Descent

Stage 8 of the West Highland Way (8 stages in total) runs from Kinlochleven to Fort William. It covers 22.6 km with 616 m of ascent and 618 m of descent, around 5 h 32 min of walking. There are 50 places to sleep where the stage ends (17 hotels, 11 campsites, 3 hostels, 19 guesthouses).

From Kinlochleven hike to Fort William.

Part of the West Highland Way.

Where to sleep in Fort William

50 places to sleep on or near the end of this stage: 17 hotels, 11 campsites, 3 hostels, 19 guesthouses.

HotelCaledonian Hotel, Fort WilliamRated 3.6 out of 53.6(1,091)Traditional rooms in a waterfront hotel with a loch-view restaurant, plus a bar & entertainment.

Previous: stage 7Kingshouse to Kinlochleven

Part of the West Highland Way (154 km, 8 stages). Something not right on this stage? Tell us with the feedback button on the trail page.

618 m

Distance

22.6 km

CampsiteGlen Nevis Self-Catering ParkRated 4.7 out of 54.7(1,797)Holiday cottages and lodges with free Wi-Fi and mountain views, plus an on-site bar/restaurant.

Glen Nevis Youth Hostel

HostelGlen Nevis Youth HostelRated 4.5 out of 54.5(613)Simple dorms & private rooms in a straightforward hostel offering a shared kitchen & a lounge.

Glen Nevis Holiday Park

CampsiteGlen Nevis Holiday ParkRated 4.8 out of 54.8(37)

Homefield Touring Park

CampsiteHomefield Touring ParkFort William

Nevis Touring Park

CampsiteNevis Touring ParkAchintee

Thistle Touring Park

CampsiteThistle Touring ParkFort William

CampsiteDeerpark FieldFort William

CampsiteForest PaddockFort William

Clan Macduff Hotel

HotelClan Macduff HotelRated 4.5 out of 54.5(616)Laid-back hotel offering bright rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus a restaurant & bar with loch views.

Cameron Touring Park

CampsiteCameron Touring ParkFort William

CampsiteSpruce FieldFort William

HotelFort William, ScotlandAchintee

GuesthouseAchintee FarmRated 4.8 out of 54.8(98)Rustic lodge offering a cosy B&B, an 18th-century cottage & rooms in a hostel, plus free Wi-Fi.

Inverlochy Castle, an SLH Hotel

HotelInverlochy Castle, an SLH HotelRated 4.6 out of 54.6(504)Stately stone hotel dating from 1863 offering a refined restaurant & landscaped gardens.

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.

GuesthouseShelbeck

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.

The Brevins Guest House (Adults Only)

GuesthouseThe Brevins Guest House (Adults Only)Rated 4.9 out of 54.9(204)Laid-back guesthouse offering warmly furnished rooms with en suite bathrooms, plus breakfast.

Ben Nevis Guest House

GuesthouseBen Nevis Guest HouseRated 4.9 out of 54.9(165)Low-key rooms with free Wi-Fi in a warm B&B offering a sun room overlooking a garden.

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

GuesthouseArdmory B&B

And 26 more. See all on the trail page.

Lowest 14 mHighest 332 m

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