A steep climb out of Kinlochleven eases into the Lairigmor, a pass between steep, grand mountains that is rough underfoot, before the Way bends north into forestry and undulates from Lundavra into Glen Nevis, below Ben Nevis. The last stretch is on tarmac into Fort William, finishing at the walker statue in Gordon Square.
Highlights
- Views down Loch Leven
- The Lairigmor pass
- Dun Deardail Iron Age fort, a short detour
- Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain
- The walker statue in Gordon Square, Fort William
Know before you go
- Steep climb out of Kinlochleven.
- The Lairigmor is rough underfoot.
- No refreshments until Fort William.
Stage conditions
| Water on route | Scarce |
|---|---|
| Shade | Partial |
| Elevation range | 9–329 m |
Common questions
How long is the Kinlochleven to Fort William stage?
It is 24.0 km (14.9 mi) and takes about 6 hours of walking, from Kinlochleven to Fort William.
How hard is Kinlochleven to Fort William?
It is rated hard with 549 m of ascent and 553 m of descent over mixed terrain.
Is there water on the Kinlochleven to Fort William stage?
Water is scarce on this stage. Carry what you need before you set out.
Walk this stage
Open the full stage list to plan the legs either side, or get the free West Highland Way Walk app for offline maps and GPS on the trail.
