Lochaber Geopark Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Fort William which includes railway items and heritage elements
Fort William which includes a square or plaza
Fort William featuring heritage architecture, a statue or sculpture and a church or cathedral
Fort William featuring a monument, a statue or sculpture and heritage elements
Fort William showing heritage architecture, heritage elements and a park

Where to stay in Lochaber Geopark

Fort William which includes railway items and heritage elements

Fort William City Centre

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Fort William City Centre is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Great Glen Way and West Highland Museum while you're in town.

Fort William City Centre
The Caledonian Hotel

The Caledonian Hotel

3 out of 5
Achintoe Road, Fort William, Scotland
The price is AU$305 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$305
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Fort William. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7/10 Good! (1,134 reviews)
"Pleasant staff, great food and beautiful view of the water"

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

The Caledonian Hotel
Ox Hotel Spean Bridge

Ox Hotel Spean Bridge

2 out of 5
Spean Crescent, Spean Bridge, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$186 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
AU$186
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Spean Bridge. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Highland Soaps and Commando Memorial are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (50 reviews)
"Good place to stay"

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

Ox Hotel Spean Bridge
The Garrison

The Garrison

4 out of 5
High Street, Fort William, Scotland
The price is AU$443 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$443
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Fort William. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (841 reviews)
"We enjoyed staying at the Garrison. The staff were outstanding and breakfast was delicious and free! They had free snacks in the room and in the evening at the bar. I highly recommend. The only neg was the housekeeping put the clean towels they were going to put into the rooms onto the floor outside ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

The Garrison
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Glenlochy Nevis Bridge Apartments

Glenlochy Nevis Bridge Apartments

3 out of 5
North Road, Fort William, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star golf apartment in Fort William. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ben Nevis and Commando Monument are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (38 reviews)
"The apartment was really good. We were able to walk to the train station for the Jacobite Steam Train. We were surprised and delighted to find a clothes washing machine and we were able to get some much needed laundry done. The kitchen is well equipped with plenty of crockery and cutlery. A very ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Glenlochy Nevis Bridge Apartments
Laggan Bothies

Laggan Bothies

2.5 out of 5
Caledonian Canal,, Spean Bridge, Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Spean Bridge. Enjoy free parking and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Great Glen Water Park and Invergarry & Fort Augustus Railway ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (13 reviews)
Lovely stay, couldn't have asked for anything else
"Lovely quiet stay at the bothy, we went over with no car and stocked up with bits at Fort William! despite the loo and showers being shared this was no problem at all as they were kept clean. Lovely to have the cafe next door as well, meant we were able to get breakfast and coffee easily :)"

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

Laggan Bothies
Highland & Transylvania Glamping Pod

Highland & Transylvania Glamping Pod

3 out of 5
A86, Roybridge, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Roybridge. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Highland Soaps and Commando Memorial are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staff ."

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2025

Highland & Transylvania Glamping Pod
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Popular places to visit

Ben Nevis which includes mountains, tranquil scenes and forests

Ben Nevis

Brave the conditions and climb to the summit of this mountain to see the ruins of an observatory from the 19th century.

Ben Nevis
Inverlochy Castle

Inverlochy Castle

You can learn about the history of Fort William with a trip to Inverlochy Castle. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Inverlochy Castle
Glenfinnan Viaduct

Glenfinnan Viaduct

You can find out about the history of Glenfinnan when you stop by Glenfinnan Viaduct. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Glenfinnan Viaduct
Fort William featuring mountains and a lake or waterhole

Loch Lochy

Rent a boat to take out on this lake and appreciate spectacular views of forested hills. Learn about the Battle of the Shirts that took place nearby.

Loch Lochy
Glencoe Mountain Resort

Glencoe Mountain Resort

Hit the slopes in Ballachulish with a visit to Glencoe Mountain Resort. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Glencoe Mountain Resort
Neptune\'s Staircase which includes a river or creek and boating

Neptune's Staircase

Bring the kids to watch these canal locks at work and marvel at the machinery dating back to the 19th century.

Neptune's Staircase

Cities near Lochaber Geopark

Urquhart Castle which includes a lake or waterhole and a ruin

Inverness

Pitlochry

Pitlochry

Glencoe showing a river or creek and tranquil scenes

Ballachulish

Fort William showing street scenes

Fort William