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Food Achintee, Fort William

Ben Nevis Inn

A place to eat in Achintee, Fort William, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: After a hike.

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Ben Nevis Inn in Achintee, Fort William
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Why go

Converted stone barn at the Achintee start of the Ben Nevis path, with real ales, hearty food and glen views.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Fort William, alongside 3 activities, 3 sights and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Jacobite Steam Train, 1.5 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Food
Neighborhood
Achintee
Price
$$
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
After a hike

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Fort William, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Jacobite Steam Train

    Steam train on the West Highland Line from Fort William to Mallaig over Glenfinnan.

    Activity · 1.5 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Crannog Seafood Restaurant

    Pier-end seafood restaurant overlooking Loch Linnhe.

    Food · 1.5 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Ben Nevis Distillery

    Distillery at the foot of Ben Nevis with tours and tastings.

    Drinks · 1.7 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Neptune's Staircase

    Eight-lock flight on the Caledonian Canal with views of Ben Nevis.

    Sight · 2.6 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Ben Nevis Mountain Path

    The main route up Britain's highest peak, 7–9 hours round trip.

    Activity · 2.8 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Nevis Range Mountain Gondola

    Gondola up Aonach Mòr for Ben Nevis and loch views.

    Activity · 4.0 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Ben Nevis Inn is a stop on our Scotland’s Highland Rail Line route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Fort William

Ben Nevis Inn is our only food pick in Fort William; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Fort William guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Fort William run from 42°F in January to 64°F in July; January is usually the wettest month. For Ben Nevis Inn itself, we suggest: After a hike.

Modelled monthly averages for Fort William from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Fort William weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Achintee Rd, Achintee, Fort William PH33 6TE, UK
Coordinates
56.81035, -5.07217
Destination
Fort William, United Kingdom
Website
ben-nevis-inn.co.uk

Ben Nevis Inn: quick answers

How much time do you need at Ben Nevis Inn?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Ben Nevis Inn. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Ben Nevis Inn?

Our pick: After a hike. Insider tip: Book dinner ahead; walk-ins struggle in summer.

Where is Ben Nevis Inn?

Ben Nevis Inn is at Achintee Rd, Achintee, Fort William PH33 6TE, UK. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Ben Nevis Inn?

Ben Nevis Inn appears on Scotland’s Highland Rail Line, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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