This easy walk explores Lower Glen Nevis, following the river bank and returning through the forest.
Bog Factor
All abilities path for the first riverside section; easy paths and tracks throughout.
Glen Nevis visitor centre car park.
Bus service between May and September.
NN122730
Park at the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre, where there is a parking charge if staying more than an hour. The centre itself is free and is a good place to learn a little more about the glen and the famous peak on its northern side. The walk begins by crossing the new bridge over the river from the visitor centre, and then turning right along the all abilities path along the far bank. This is also the start of the route to Ben Nevis and is usually busy with walkers.
After a short distance, a wooden sign indicates where the route to Ben Nevis goes off to the left. Continue straight ahead here along the river. The path passes several benches and picnic tables, and there is a band of fine woodland along both banks. Breaks in the trees give stunning views towards the Mamore mountains ahead.
After crossing a bridge over a side-stream, a further bridge over the main river is reached; this iron-box crossing joins the Youth Hostel to the Ben Nevis route. Cross the bridge and head up to the road, turning right along it.
Continue along the road for about three hundred metres before turning left up the tarmac lane immediately past the 'Glen Nevis Bar/ Restaurant'. Follow this lane as it heads up towards a pair of forestry houses, with grand views looking back. Pass behind these houses and through a gate on a track leading into the trees. This soon becomes tarred and joins another track; turn right here. The track soon becomes unsurfaced again, and the main West Highland Way route joins in from the left.
Carry on until you reach a four-way wooden sign-post. Turn right here (signed 'West Highland Way'), following a path which winds down between the trees to join the Glen Nevis road.
Turn left along the road (there is a pavement); after a very short distance a path off to the right leads to the Visitor Centre.
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