Fort William Scenic Waterfall Hiking Adventure

A stunning 9km / 5.5 mile forest walk following the winding Water of Nevis to the dramatic Steall Falls. The route meanders through the rocky Nevis Gorge and opens to the panoramic landscape of Glen Nevis.
Steall Falls is third highest waterfall in Scotland and cascades 105 meters down the rock face. In Gaelic it's called An Steall Bàn meaning "The White Spout". This iconic area is featured in two Harry Potter films.

At the end of the walk, there's a wire rope bridge over the river for the adventurous!

You'll walk with Trev, your friendly local guide. The path is a little rocky and muddy in places, so he's on hand to help if needed. Plus, he's always happy to take photos.

Feel free to bring along a picnic if the weather is nice. A blanket can be provided.

This is a family friendly walk for 13+ year olds that are comfortable with the distance and terrain.

Please note that if it's not rained for a while, the waterfalls won't be flowing fast.

Meeting Point

Lower Falls Car Park

Lower Falls Car Park, Fort William PH33 6SY, UK

We'll meet at the picnic benches in the middle grassy area of the large pay & display car park.
The N42 Shiel Bus departs from behind the Morrisons supermarket. The afternoon slot is the only one that works with the bus times.

There are numerous taxi companies in Fort William.

What's included:

• Qualified Mountain Leader: insured & first-aid trained

Not included:

• Food & water
• Suitable grippy footwear
• Waterproof jacket or poncho

What to expect:

Lower Falls Car Park

From the car park we'll visit the nearby Polldubh Falls.
We'll then walk through the forest, along the banks of the Water of Nevis.

There are lots of small waterfalls and pools along the way.

We'll cross Paddy’s Bridge to the road for a short walk to the start of Nevis Gorge.

The terrain get's a little steeper and rocky, but your guide is on hand to help.

At the end of the gorge, we exit into the stunning Glen Nevis.

A short walk takes us to the imposing Steall Falls waterfall.

There are numerous viewpoints to see the falls.

There's also a wire rope bridge for anyone feeling adventurous.

We'll walk back on the same route, but the views change in the opposite direction.