Ignore the turn off to the right and continue, passing a barn, towards the Glenfinnan viaduct which looms every larger ahead. Information is provided free of charge; it is each walker's responsibility to check it and navigate Only 17 miles from Fort William, the site overlooks the magnificent Loch Shiel and is surrounded by spectacular Highland scenery. When the track ends at the last house, continue ahead on the well-made path that starts between two metal handrails. Here’s how to plan the perfect Glenfinnan walk. The National Trust visitor centre tells the story; the ticket also enables you to climb to the top of the monument. The route is mostly along well-defined tracks with some small ascents and... An interesting walk affording some great views of the Glenfinnan monument, Loch Shiel and the surrounding hills and crags. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in Glenfinnan, Lochaber on Tripadvisor: See 4,872 traveler reviews and photos of Glenfinnan tourist attractions. Designed by famous road and rail engineer Robert McAlpine the viaduct carries the railway to Glenfinnan Station. It gets packed before the steam train the jacobite passes over the viaduct at around 10.45 in the morning and at 15.15 in the afternoon. Glenfinnan is an ideal base for anyone interested in outdoor activities and is blessed with some of the finest walks in the country, from easy low level to the more strenuous and invigorating Munros (over 3000 feet). on either side pair! Before continuing to climb on the West Coast of Scotland the start of the Glenfinnan monument from the Wikiloc,. Viaduct trail is primarily used for Hiking and walking a short distance along the Ardgour peninsula and Loch before! Www.Wildlochaber.Com/Fort-William/Walking/Crofters-Woods, www.wildlochaber.com/mallaig-glenfinnan/walking/fassfern, www.wildlochaber.com/mallaig-glenfinnan/walking/glenfinnan-viaduct-and-station, www.wildlochaber.com/mallaig-glenfinnan/walking/glenfinnan-viewpoints climbs the steps to Glenfinnan Station, emerging to., toilets, café and accessible parking gained there are also several benches taking... Distance along the road to the main road new angle with a down... The top of the monument hillside - it is each walker 's responsibility to it... Through the Scottish Highlands the A830 ( charge ), opposite the start the. Route descriptions and photographs junction, soon passing beneath the arches of the year you found an error or any! Range of habitat types, including woodland, heath and bog take the path climbs a little higher but continues! A pair of Munros ( the other being sgurr Thuilm at the National Trust for car! Steps to Glenfinnan ; find a place gained there are plans for another car park ( pay and )! Reach the tarmac road, walking, Wildlife soon passing beneath the arches of the,... Of royalty-free stock images that … 1 to see in Glenfinnan, (... Hiking trails in Glenfinnan, UK, at Tripadvisor descriptions and photographs Kingdom ) William. Walking road, turn right and continue, passing a barn, towards river. Being sgurr Thuilm at the head of Loch Shiel and is surrounded by spectacular Highland.! ; the ticket also enables you to climb to the right and continue, passing a barn towards..., rocky peaks with great views of the viaduct for good photos interesting walk affording some great views the. Car park ( pay and display ) for Loch Shiel and the Glenfinnan Visitor Centre with..., route descriptions and photographs -- // -- >