Banavie Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The lower locks of Neptune's Staircase, a series of eight locks on the Caledonian Canal enabling the waterway to negotiate the 20 metre difference in elevation from Loch Lochy to Loch Linnhe. The vast array of boats through here means there is always a good subject for photographers.
The lower locks of Neptune's Staircase, a series of eight locks on the Caledonian Canal enabling the waterway to negotiate the 20 metre difference in elevation from Loch Lochy to Loch Linnhe. The vast array of boats through here means there is always a good subject for photographers.
Now almost 200 years old, Neptunes Staircase is designed to lift or drop boats almost 20 metres in a series of 8 locks taking about 90 mins for the full cycle to take place. It's a small but worthwhile detour whilst travelling through Fort William to see it in operation.
The Scottish canal system is interesting. This series of lochs carries ships from one loch to another.
Neptune\'s Staircase featuring boating, sailing and a bridge

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Braeburn Guest House / B&B

Braeburn Guest House / B&B

4 out of 5
Badabrie Fort William Scotland
The price is NZ$159 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
NZ$159
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Fort William. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Ben Nevis and Cape Wrath Trail are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (108 reviews)
Clean room and friendly service. Highly recommended.

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Braeburn Guest House / B&B
Innisfree Guest House

Innisfree Guest House

3 out of 5
Badabrie Fort William Scotland
The price is NZ$242 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
NZ$242
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Fort William. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Ben Nevis and Cape Wrath Trail are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
Minimal but beautifully decorated and large room with great view. Continental breakfast included which we greatly appreciated. Easy check in and checkout process. They even thought of earplugs if you need it. One of my stays in Scotland so far. Truly felt like home away from home.

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Innisfree Guest House
Moorings Hotel

Moorings Hotel

4 out of 5
Seanivan, Banavie, Fort William, Fort William SCT
Stay at this hotel in Fort William. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Ben Nevis and Neptune's Staircase are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (73 reviews)
So disappointing!
For a 4 star hotel this was appalling. During our 3 night stay we didn’t see one member of hotel staff. No reception (self checkin & out) room was dirty I had to clean the toilet when we arrived and the cups but there was no one to tell. Rang reception several times no one picks up. Went down whole ...

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2022

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Glenlochy Nevis Bridge Apartments

Glenlochy Nevis Bridge Apartments

3 out of 5
North Road Fort William Scotland
Stay at this golf apartment in Fort William. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ben Nevis and Commando Monument are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (42 reviews)
We had a wonderful stay at Glenlochy Nevis Bridge Apartments. The apartment was exceptionally clean — the carpets were spotless, and everything felt fresh and well cared for. It genuinely feels homely and cosy, not just like a rental. The décor is tasteful, the pictures on the walls are beautiful, ...

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Glenlochy Nevis Bridge Apartments
Shepherds Rest self catering sleeps 6, pets welcome.

Shepherds Rest self catering sleeps 6, pets welcome.

Fort William SCT
Stay at this holiday home in Fort William. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ben Nevis and Neptune's Staircase are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews)
Property was lovely, good size and had everything we needed in it. Host was very friendly and easy to contact.

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Shepherds Rest self catering sleeps 6, pets welcome.
Self Catering Lodge

Self Catering Lodge

Glencoe SCT
Stay at this apartment in Glencoe. Enjoy a garden. Popular attractions Glencoe Folk Museum and Glencoe Lochan are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (7 reviews)
Fantastic home
Wonderful little apartment with beautiful surroundings. We loved our stay. Very clean property and had excellent facilities. We would love to stay again, hopefully for longer next time!

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2019

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Ben Nevis which includes mountains, tranquil scenes and forests

Ben Nevis

4.5/5(13 reviews)

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

Ben Nevis
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Inverlochy Castle

5/5(3 reviews)

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

Inverlochy Castle
Farmhouse ruin in the scottish highlands along the West Highland Way

West Highland Way

You can take time to visit West Highland Way during your travels to Fort William. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

West Highland Way
Took this trip in late November, when days are rainy, gloomy, and short, but the experience was one of a kind. Strolling through the forest I was amazed at how green everything was, all covered in moss and ferns, almost like a fairy tale. I would definitely visit it again any time of the year.

Nevis Range Mountain Experience

4.5/5(2 reviews)

You can take time to visit Nevis Range Mountain Experience during your travels to Fort William. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Nevis Range Mountain Experience
One of the best memories I have from Scotland. The 30 mins walk from the nearby car park is worthy. #Green

Steall Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Steall Waterfall during your travels in Fort William. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Steall Waterfall
Ben Nevis

Ben Nevis Distillery

You can take time to visit Ben Nevis Distillery during your travels to Fort William. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Ben Nevis Distillery

Activities

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Private Walking Tour in Fort William Town Centre

NZ$18
per adult
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Private Walking Tour in Fort William Town Centre
Glenfinnan Railway Bridge

Private 3-Day Tour to the Highlands, Islands and the West Coast

NZ$8,278
per traveller
Private 3-Day Tour to the Highlands, Islands and the West Coast
Guided Ben Nevis walks available throughout the year with qualified Ben Nevis Guides.

Ben Nevis Guided walks

NZ$854
per traveller
Ben Nevis Guided walks
Scottish Highland Day Tour from Glasgow

Scottish Highland Day Tour from Glasgow

NZ$1,729
per traveller
Scottish Highland Day Tour from Glasgow
3 Days Private Tour - Isle of Skye from Edinburgh

3 Days Private Tour - Isle of Skye from Edinburgh

NZ$6,371
per traveller
3 Days Private Tour - Isle of Skye from Edinburgh
Fairy Pools

Private Isle of Skye tour from Fort William

NZ$894
per adult
Private Isle of Skye tour from Fort William
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Fort William showing street scenes

Fort William

This is one of my favourite photo locations. The ship makes a wonderful subject in front of the imposing Ben nevis, the highest mountain in Great Britain.

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