Inverlochy Castle, Fort William

Name: Inverlochy Castle
Address: Fort William, United Kingdom

#3 among attractions in Fort William

Historical place, Forts and castles

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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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 56°49'51"N, 5°4'56"W

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Inverlochy Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: East Highland Way, West Highland Museum, Cape Wrath Trail, Neptune's Staircase.

1.6 miSW
Hiking, Hiking trail
East Highland Way, Fort William
40 min walk • The East Highland Way is a long distance walking route in Scotland that connects Fort William with the ski and mountain resort of Aviemore. The route was described by Kevin Langan in 2007. The name is derived from the fact that the route terminates in Aviemore at the eastern edge of Highland region.
1.4 miSW
Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
West Highland Museum, Fort William
37 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.
1.1 miNW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Cape Wrath Trail
28 min walk • Cape Wrath Trail is a hiking route that runs through the Scottish Highlands and along the west coast of Scotland. It is approximately 200 miles in length and is considered to be one of the most challenging long distance walks in the UK.
1.2 miNW
Historic series of locks on canal
Neptune's Staircase
30 min walk • Neptune's Staircase is a staircase lock comprising eight locks on the Caledonian Canal. Built by Thomas Telford between 1803 and 1822, it is the longest staircase lock in Britain.
1.1 miNW
Bridge
Banavie Railway Swing Bridge
28 min walk • The Banavie Railway Swing Bridge carries the West Highland Line across the Caledonian Canal at Banavie.
1.5 miNE
Forts and castles
Inverlochy Castle Hotel
38 min walk • Inverlochy Castle Hotel, formerly known as Inverlochy Castle, is a 19th-century baronial mansion near Fort William, Scotland. It is located about two miles away from the 13th century Inverlochy Castle, after which it was named.
1.1 miNW
Bridge
Banavie Swing Bridge
28 min walk • The Banavie Swing Bridge carries the A830 road across the Caledonian Canal at Banavie.
0.4 miNE
Distillery, Whiskey distillery
Ben Nevis Distillery, Fort William
12 min walk • Ben Nevis distillery is a whisky distillery in Fort William, Scotland. It is situated at the base of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles, which rises to 1,345 m above sea level.
0.9 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
An Aird, Fort William
24 min walk • An Aird is both an area of Fort William, Scotland, and also the largest dedicated shinty park in the town and is situated on the east bank of Loch Linnhe, near the centre of the town. It is located next to the Nevis Centre.
0.6 miS
Sport, Sport venue
Claggan Park, Fort William
16 min walk • Claggan Park is a football ground in Fort William in the West Highlands of Scotland, which is the home ground of Highland Football League side Fort William.
1.6 miSW
Forts and castles
HMS St Christopher, Fort William
40 min walk • HMS St Christopher was a Coastal Forces Training Base of the Royal Navy operational during the Second World War and located in and around Fort William, Scotland.