via the West Highland Way
This route can also be undertaken as a circular from the Fort William end via Lundavra on the outward leg and via Glen Nevis on the return Leg. (We describe the route one-way from Kinlochleven.)

Leave Kinlochleven heading north west and follow signs for the West Highland Way footpath or follow the track slightly further west which winds up the hill towards Mamore lodge. At the top of the climb, turn north west, the road now enters the Lairig Mor, the glen which will take you almost all the way to Fort William. From here the track is well-travelled and well-marked, although very bumpy and rocky for the seven miles until you reach Lunn Da Bhra (Lundavra). There are often strong headwinds when heading west through the Lairig Mor, but a rest spot is available at the ruins of Tigh-na-Sleubhaich.

The trail reaches a sheep pen after some five and a half miles of the Lairig Mor and heads into a section of pine forest. After a mile and a half of forest road, the West Highland Way branches off to the right just before Lundavra and becomes a highly recommended single-track path winding over into Glen Nevis.

Alternatively a quicker route back to Fort William is made by heading straight on at this junction, down the hill to the tarred road. Following this road north for five miles brings you back to Fort William town centre.

Turning right on to the single track section of the West Highland Way at Lundavra leads to approximately 4 miles of rolling single track (with several stiles along the way) and a fast forestry road descent into Glen Nevis. At the bottom of the downhill section in Glen Nevis, turn left and follow the forestry road towards Fort William.
Starting Points
Parking Kinlochleven grid reference NN 188 619
Distance
Approx 14.3 miles / 23 kilometres
Grade
Moderate
Type of Route
3hr/half-day ride for mountain bike
Terrain
Stony Hill track with some steep climbs, end via optional single track cycle route or tarmac
O.S.Map
O.S. Explorer 392
O.S. Landranger 41
Parking
Available at route start

Railway Stations
Fort William (20 miles)
Refreshments
Available only at route start & end. You need to take food and drink with you
Accommodation
Nearest Hostel kinlochleven (independant)
There are bed and breakfast places and hotels in Kinlochleven
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