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Fort William Travel Guide
For an adventure in the hills, head to Fort William in the Scottish Highlands. This charming city on the shore of Loch Linnhe is known as the outdoor capital of the United Kingdom, with plenty of opportunity for hiking and mountain climbing. Lots of tourists visit the city to climb Ben Nevis, which is the highest mountain in the country.
For Harry Potter fans, the ‘Hogwart’s Express’ runs from Fort William on the famous railway road from the movie. When it comes to eateries, there is the opportunity to dig into traditional Scottish cuisine such as haggis and salmon, as well as fish and chips. Plus, remember to try some whisky when you are in Fort William.
Things to Do in Fort William
Top things to do including climbing up Ben Nevis. This is a challenging climb and there is an ascending route that can be followed to the summit. To sample some whisky, head to the Ben Nevis Distillery, first opening in 1825 -- there's also a visitor center and a tour to learn more about the distillery process. For some history about the area and the Scottish Highlands, the West Highland Museum is ideal for history buffs. For boat enthusiasts, a popular attraction is Neptune’s Staircase: these eight gates are located on the Caledonian Canal, which are the longest in the UK. Hikers can stroll past them on the Great Glen Way.
Best Time to Visit Fort William
The best time to visit Fort William is during the summer months when there is pleasant weather for spending time outdoors. For cheaper accommodation outside of the peak tourist season, May and September are good times to visit Fort William.
The Weather in Fort William
This climate histogram shows you the weather patterns in Fort William. The hottest month in Fort William is April, when temperatures peak at 83 ˚F. The coolest month is December, when temperatures drop to 17 ˚F. The wettest month in Fort William is March with 8.16 inches of rain, while the driest month is September with 0.43 inches of rain.
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Vacation Rentals in Fort William
At AllTheRooms.com we have rentals from all of the leading providers - Airbnb, Priceline, Agoda and others. Fort William has 1,920 hotels, vacation rentals and other unique places to stay, with prices to suit careful travellers, extravagant travelers and everything in between. When traveling on a budget, the cheapest place to stay in Fort William is available at $17 per night. The average price of a rental is generally $142 per night.
Those looking to get some work done during their trip to Fort William can choose from 634 places to stay that have WiFi. 166 places to stay include a morning meal. You can keep up with your workout routine by staying at one of 14 accommodations that provide gym facilities. Driving to Fort William? Then choose one of the 683 places to stay that comes with a parking spot included. We track 8 places to stay that have a pool or jacuzzi.
Those traveling with a dog, cat or some other animal can stay in any of 169 accommodations that are designated as pet-friendly.
We combine a wide variety of Fort William accommodations including vacation rentals, home stays, hostels and other unique places to stay into one easy search. We show results from more than 5 providers, including 642 places to stay from Airbnb, 68 accommodations from Priceline and 11 places to stay from Agoda.
935 of our accommodations in Fort William have been rated by previous guests. They rated 71% as excellent or good. 736 accommodations allow instant booking.