Kinlochleven to Fort William
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Ben Nevis in the distance
The final leg of this coast to coast hike follows the Lairig Mor pass skirting the base of Ben Nevis to finish in Fort William.
moderate
Distance 24.1 km
7:15 h
505 m
507 m
332 m
9 m
All that remains is a final push to the west coast at Fort William. Reflect on a coast to coast journey of contrasts as you walk through the remote Lairigmor pass towards Ben Nevis. Scotland’s highest mountain, which marks the end of your coast to coast epic. Well done!
Author
Catherine Allan
Update: November 20, 2018
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
332 m
Lowest point
9 m
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Track types
Dirt road
12.9 km
Path
0.4 km
Road
2.3 km
Unknown
7.7 km
Tips and hints
This route is used in the following itineraries:
WSSCTC
Start
Kinlochleven (11 m)
Coordinates:
OS Grid
NN 18742 61887
DD
56.713377, -4.963085
DMS
56°42'48.2"N 4°57'47.1"W
UTM
30V 379840 6287202
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Destination
Fort William
Turn-by-turn directions
These maps and routes are designed to be used in conjunction with our traditional turn-by-turn route notes. We are have recently embarked on a conversion initiative to bring the two elements together, and this itinerary will be covered in due course.
In the meantime, using the two elements alongside each other should go a long way to ensure you have a safe, enjoyable and problem free day.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Coordinates
OS Grid
NN 18742 61887
DD
56.713377, -4.963085
DMS
56°42'48.2"N 4°57'47.1"W
UTM
30V 379840 6287202
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
24.1 km
Duration
7:15 h
Ascent
505 m
Descent
507 m
Highest point
332 m
Lowest point
9 m
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