Day 4: Scottish Highlands itinerary

Day 4: Inverness - Fort William - Argyll

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Inverness - Fort William: 65 miles (104.7 km)
Fort William - Argyll: 88 miles (141.5 km)
Totals for day: 153 miles (246.2 km)

Fort William

Fort William

Your route turns southwest now. Pass the shimmering waters of Loch Ness towards towering Ben Nevis – Britain’s highest mountain – to the bustling town of Fort William. Pack a picnic and stop on the way, you might just catch a glimpse of the legendary Loch Ness monster.

Must see and do:

Nevis Range | West Highland Museum | Ben Nevis Distillery Visitor Centre | Inverlochy Castle | Neptune’s Staircase | Treasures of the Earth
Argyll National Park

Argyll

Loch Lomond beckons you south through Argyll – wonderful wooded areas surround this enormous freshwater loch. National Park status means lots of parking and picnic areas, with easy access to the water’s edge and centres informing you about local wildlife. From here, it’s a short, easy drive back to Edinburgh.

Must see and do:

Falkirk Wheel | National Wallace Monument | Stirling Castle | Cruise Loch Lomond | Duart Castle

For more information on areas covered by this itinerary visit the following websites:

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