- Banavie
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The scenery around Banavie is exceptional with
Ben
Nevis dominant in the skyline.
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- Ben Nevis
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Ben Nevis, or the
'Ben' as it is fondly known locally, sits majestically at the
head of Loch Linnhe, he, its presence dominating the
landscape from all corners of Fort William and some parts of
Lochaber.
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- Caledonian Canal
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Stretching from Inverness to Banavie it is one
of the great waterways of the
world.
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- Commando Memorial
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...the famous Commando Memorial. Erected in 1952,
it commemorates those commandos who fell during the Second
World War
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- Fort William
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As a busy centre it offers a wide range of shops
and services, including major supermarkets and businesses
selling outdoor and activity wear, books, tartans, tweeds,
woollens and crafts, mostly along its pleasant and
pedestrianised main street
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- Glen Nevis
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In Glen
Nevis, there are delightful
walks to satisfy the low-level hiker and photographer. One
such walk is a hike through the gorge in the Glen, where the River Nevis cascades and tumbles down from
the surrounding mountains
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- Great Glen Way
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Starting from the end of the West Highland Way,
this excellent continuation northwards starts at Fort William
and travels through a great variety of landscape to its
completion in the highland capital city of
Inverness.
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- Old Inverlochy Castle
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Although now a ruin this was one of the most
important castles in Scottish history and has been the
backdrop for two major historical events, the first and
second battles of Inverlochy
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- The Lochy Bar
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...cater for walkers, cyclists, bikers and
stravaigers, although some stravaig more on the way home than
they do on the way in
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- West Highland Way
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The West
Highland Way is the original and most popular
long distance path in Scotland
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Chase The Wild Goose Hostel in Banavie is a
4-star scottish youth hostel near Ben Nevis. Offering cheap
accommodation in Scotland. Scottish hostels are amongst the best
backpackers hostels in UK
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