what to see and do

Fort William takes its name from a fort founded here in 1690 and named after
William, Prince of Orange.

Fort William boasts a busy town centre which offers a wide range of shops and
services, including major supermarkets and businesses selling outdoor and
activity wear, books, tartans, tweeds, woollens and crafts.

The West Highland Museum in the town's main square takes up the theme of
Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites.

On the edge of town, to the north, The Ben Nevis Distillery and Visitor Centre
marks the entrance to Glen Nevis.

As well as Scotland's highest ski area, Nevis Range features Britain's only
mountain gondola to 2150ft (600m). Making good use here of the long open
slopes of the mountain, Nevis Range also has Britain's longest downhill mountain
bike track, which has played host to international events. Other activities such as
watersports, angling, golf, riding and trekking are also available, and there is a
dive training centre in the town itself.

The world's largest indoor ice climbing facility, Ice Factor is just down the road
at Kinlochleven.

Instruction is available if you have never tried this exhilarating activity before.
For more information you can visit www.ice-factor.co.uk

For those not into extreme sports, the area still offers some beautiful scenery and
a relaxing atmosphere.

Amongst the beautiful scenery, there is an array of activities for all to enjoy.

Activities include:

Bowls

Canoying

Cycling

Climbing

Mountain Biking

Curling

Fly Fishing

Shinty

Walking

Skiing/Boarding

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