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Key Places - Highlands and Islands
8 day touring
Fort William
Fort William, sits on the shores of Loch Linnhe at the northern end of the West Highland Way; Scotland's oldest and most popular long-distance walk: and the start of the Great Glen Way. Today it is best known for its proximity to Ben Nevis, Scotland's highest peak and as the highlands outdoor capital.
Fort William is the largest highland town with a population of 10,000 (second in size only to the city of Inverness). The West Highland Museum is based here. The original settlement was built by Cromwell in 1654, a wooden structure to shelter English troops. The Fort was named after Prince William Duke of Cumberland (William of Orange) also known as the notorious Butcher of Cumberland.
The town has been used as a location in a number of films from Braveheart, to Rob Roy and Harry Potter.
If you are looking to book a place on our Highlands and Islands cycling holiday in Scotland, then please call us on +44 (0) 1463 417707.
Alternatively, you can email us on office@redspokes.co.uk for more information on this adventure holiday.
Key Places
There are several key places on our Highlands and Islands cycling holiday. Please choose from the following list for more information on each key place.
Customer Testimonial
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