Tower Ridge
#3037 among destinations in the United Kingdom
Facts and practical information
Tower Ridge is one of several ridges protruding north east from the summit plateau of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the United Kingdom. ()
ScotlandUnited Kingdom
Tower Ridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Ben Nevis, Aonach Mòr, Steall Falls, Inverlochy Castle.
- ~1130 ftSLandmark mountain for hiking and climbing
Ben Nevis, Fort William
6 min walk • Ben Nevis, located near the town of Fort William in Scotland, stands as the tallest mountain in the British Isles. Rising to an impressive height of 1,345 meters (4,413 feet), this towering peak draws thousands of outdoor enthusiasts and tourists each year, eager...
- 1.8 miNEMountain with skiing, hiking and views
Aonach Mòr
47 min walk • Nestled in the breathtaking Scottish Highlands, Aonach Mòr stands as a premier ski area, beckoning winter sports enthusiasts from around the globe. Located near Fort William, this towering mountain is the eighth highest peak in the United Kingdom and provides a...
- 2.2 miSENature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Steall Falls, Kinlochleven
58 min walk • The spectacular waterfall known variously as An Steall Bàn, Steall Waterfall or Steall Falls is situated in Glen Nevis near Fort William, Highland, Scotland.
- 3.7 miNWHistorical place, Forts and castles
Inverlochy Castle, Fort William
94 min walk • Inverlochy Castle is a ruined, 13th-century castle near Inverlochy and Fort William, Highland, Scotland. The site of two battles, the castle remains largely unchanged since its construction. It is now in the care of Historic Environment Scotland.
- 0.7 miNENature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Càrn Mòr Dearg
19 min walk • Càrn Mòr Dearg is the ninth-highest mountain in Scotland. It is situated in the west of Scotland, close to the town of Fort William, in Lochaber, Highland. It lies just to the north-west of its much more famous neighbour, Ben Nevis, to which it is linked by the spectacular Càrn Mòr Dearg Arête.
- 4 miSNature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Stob Bàn
102 min walk • Stob Bàn is a Scottish mountain situated at the western end of the Mamores ridge, five and a half kilometres north-west of Kinlochleven. With a height of 999 metres it qualifies as a Munro.
- 4.2 miWSpecialty museum, History museum, Museum
West Highland Museum, Fort William
109 min walk • The West Highland Museum tells the story of the Scottish Highlands and the Islands. It aims to cover every aspect of West Highland history, including that of Fort William, where it is located in a listed building in the centre of the town.
- 3 miSNature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sgùrr a' Mhàim
78 min walk • Sgùrr a' Mhàim is a Scottish mountain situated 5.5 kilometres north north-west of Kinlochleven in the Lochaber region of the Highland area.
- 3.2 miSENature, Natural attraction, Mountain
An Gearanach
81 min walk • An Gearanach is a Scottish mountain situated in the Mamore Forest, five and a half kilometres north of Kinlochleven in the Lochaber region of the Highland council area.
- 1.9 miENature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Aonach Beag
48 min walk • Aonach Beag is a mountain in the Scottish Highlands. It is located about 3 km east of Ben Nevis on the north side of Glen Nevis, near the town of Fort William.
- 4.1 miSScenic mountain with a steep ascent
Am Bodach
105 min walk • Am Bodach is a Scottish mountain which lies in the Mamores range, four kilometres north of Kinlochleven in the Highland council area.