![]() ![]() Photo: Pete Coombs Nelson, British Columbia Still one of our favourite mountain towns anywhere in the world. As experienced climbers are fond of saying, "the Himalayas are good training for Scotland". But if you can hack it here, you can hack it anywhere. Snow coverage is often patchy in winter, and the changeable conditions can make it tough to plan expeditions at any time of year. Of course, this being the Scottish Highlands, the weather isn't always ideal for outdoor pursuits. Fort William is also rightly famous for its mountain biking, with the best-attended event of the World Cup downhill calendar held here every year, and the hiking around here is unparalleled in the UK. Lift-access terrain may be limited compared to international destinations, but if you're prepared to go ski touring the possibilities are endless. If it's skiing or snowboarding you're into, then the lifts of Nevis Range is right on your doorstep, and if that’s not enough, there are the wild mountains of Glencoe just to the south. The various corries and couloirs of the Scotland's highest peak offer world-class climbing year round. But it’s the huge mass of Ben Nevis here that’s the star attraction. ![]() ![]() Situated at the southern end of the Great Glen on the shores of Loch Linnhe and Loch Eil, there's enough to keep kayakers and sailors happy for starters. Fort William proudly bills itself as 'The Outdoor Capital of the UK', and with good reason. ![]()
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