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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 warmest months in Fort William are July and May, when temperatures reach 82 ˚F. The coolest month is January, when temperatures drop to 26 ˚F. The wettest month in Fort William is November with 12.95 inches of rain, while the driest month is September with 1.04 inches of rain.
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Vacation Rentals in Fort William
At AllTheRooms.com we have accommodations from all of the best providers - Airbnb, Priceline, Agoda and others. AllTheRooms has 1,920 vacation rentals, hotels and other great places to stay during your time in Fort William, with everything from inexpensive hostels and homestays to extravagant Airbnbs and hotels. If you are trying to save money, the lowest priced place to stay in Fort William comes in at $17 a night. A typical vacation rental in Fort William costs on average $142 per night.
If you need internet access during your stay in Fort William, then you can choose from over 634 accommodations that provide WiFi internet. 166 of our accommodations include a breakfast in the price. Fitness addicts can get a workout in during their stay by choosing from 14 accommodations that have gyms. If you are driving to Fort William, you'll want to pick from 683 places to stay that provide parking. 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 one of 169 accommodations that are designated as pet-friendly.
In Fort William AllTheRooms currently aggregates hotels, vacation rentals, hostels from more than 5 providers, including 642 places to stay from Airbnb, 11 accommodations from Priceline and 11 places to stay from Agoda.
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