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Kinlochleven to Fort William

Summary:

• Distance / Time: 16 miles (24 km) / 7 to 8 hours
• Total Ascent: 735 m
• Total Descent: 737 m
• Max Height: 333 m
• Terrain: Very good paths at this last stage, there is a steep climb out of Kinlochleven, then there is no more serious gradients, the path through Nevis Forest is a bit rough then on to some tarmac descending down into Fort William.
• Accommodation: Fort William
• Refreshments: Fort William.
• Toilets: Fort William
• Places of Interest: The way goes through Lairigmor, this section of the walk boasts 11 Munros (Mountains over 3000feet).

Route:

• The Way continues on a path through the woods, following the old military road route for several miles.
• At first the path climbs steeply, zig-zaging to ease the gradient,, then becomes more gentle. Then, after a hair pin bend, you emerge from the birchwood to a superb view of the Loch framed by mountains to the south.
• After reaching a height of around 900ft (275metres), you reach Lairigmor,(the great pass) with very large hills on both sides.
• The walking is easy through this part after a while the way swings north, you then go through some woodland at the edge of the woodland you are about halfway from Kinlochleven to Fort William.
• To keep to the way bear right through the woods then over a high stile and head toward Glen Nevis (Two miles along)
• The final stretch of the way is a bit of rough walking through forestry plantations with occasional breaks and you see to your north the Huge bulk of Ben Nevis.
• Just under tree miles futher on look to your right and you will see Dun Deardail which has an Iron Age Fort.
• Shortly after the fort, you now descend into Glen Nevis down to a broad bending forest road. The way continues northward on the forest road, after about 700yards the way turns sharp right steeply downhill, then it forks left past a small cemetery.
• Go through the wooden gate turn left at the narrow road alongside the River Nevis, follow for one and a half miles to reach your destination, passing a massive boulder on your left called (Clach Comhairle) the stone of counsel.
• A signpost marks the way at the Nevis Bridge
• Proceed into the Town Centre  along Belford Road, past the Swimming Pool, Hospital and then turn left at Nevisport onto High Street, proceed along to Gordon Square- The NEW END of the West HIghland Way.
• Award yourself a pat on the back - You've made it!!.

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