Top Fort William Outdoor Activities

Your Guide will accompany you up and down the Ben Nevis Mountain path. They are there to provide you with advice and information about the path and the history and nature of Ben Nevis. Your Guide will know the mountain well and will be fully qualified and insured for the activity that they are leading.

Take on the UK's highest mountain and experience the best of the Scottish countryside on this 8-hour Ben Nevis hike from Fort William. Follow a guide along rugged trails to the peak of Ben Nevis, and gain insight into the wildlife and geology for which the mountain is famous. Along the way, admire spectacular views over the surrounding lakes, forests, peaks and valleys. Enjoy the feeling of achievement at the top, then perhaps finish your day with a refreshing pint back at base!

Perfect for true whisky enthusiasts, this private, 4-day tour will introduce you to many of Scotland’s top distilleries—including every distillery on Islay. On the first day, meet your guide at your preferred Scottish address and head via comfortable car to Oban via Loch Lomond, for your first distillery visit and bed-and-breakfast stay. The next day, board a ferry to Islay. During your stay, you’ll enjoy tutored tastings, behind-the-scenes distillery tours, and more.

Our Guides have a great safety record and a wealth of local knowledge about the mountain, its history and wildlife. You'll hear the ancient tales of curses, lost battles and the baby who was hidden in a cave from the Clan enemies. This is a private booking just you and those you chose to bring with you. You can have up to12 people in your group.

Ben Nevis is the UK’s tallest mountain and a popular destination among climbing and outdoors enthusiasts—and this small-group tour gives you the support and guidance you need to reach its summit and safely descend. Come ready in your gear, bring along trekking poles, and meet your guide directly at the Ben Nevis Visitor Centre. Then, begin the climb: your guide will manage the pace and shepherd you to the top.

Challenge yourself against Scotland’s highest mountain peak on this private 9-hour tour of Ben Nevis from Fort William. Hike along rugged trails up the flank of mighty Ben Nevis with a private guide. On route to the top, enjoy panoramic views over the Scottish Highlands’ soaring peaks and plummeting valleys. On arrival at the summit, discover features such as the ruins of a disused observatory. Take a break on the stony plateau, then enjoy the descent back to base-level below.

Coaching in winter mountaineering skills in the stunning Scottish Highlands. You will even get a 4K professionally edited video of your adventure so you can keep more than memories

This is a unique tour of Fort William’s beautiful landmarks including a professional photoshoot with a local guide. You will have incredible photos taken in an old Scottish castle, a shipwreck on the banks of Loch Linnhe with the spectacular Ben Nevis towering in the background, and also deep in the great glen Nevis with mountains in all directions. You will also get to experience the famous Highland Soap Company where you will be able to buy from their amazing range of Highland made soaps and also sit down to some freshly made cake and tea/coffee. Our tour guide and photographer will make you feel comfortable while he lets you learn and explore these phenomenal landmarks while he captures these moments for you to look back on and smile!

The route climbs its way up the mountain, with many fantastic views along the way (get your camera ready!). You will eventually reach the Halfway Lake at 570m, a great spot to have a break and keep hydrated. Continuing on, the terrain will change from lush green landscapes to grey rocky surroundings. Continue up the path, zig-zagging its way up the mountain – in bad weather conditions, visibility can become poor, so make sure you keep to the path. Eventually, after hiking up some scree, you will reach the summit of the UK’s highest peak! At the summit you will find several memorials, a trig point and many cairns. On a clear day you will be able to see for miles and miles – the surrounding mountains, lochs and cliffs are an incredible sight! After taking in the amazing views, descend back down the mountain via the same route, with a great sense of achievement at conquering The Ben!

Join this fantastic, informative tour on a bicycle! Guests will use a recognised Cycle Path to travel around Fort William discovering The Old Fort, Old Inverlochy Castle and the Caledonian Canal. Refreshments are available en route. Views of Ben Nevis are fantastic and the route is fairly flat. If timings go to plan guests will see the Harry Potter Steam Train too. A friendly guide is on hand to help.