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Outdoors Glen Nevis, Fort William

Steall Falls

An outdoor spot in Glen Nevis, Fort William, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Steall Falls in Glen Nevis, Fort William
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Why go

Gorge walk to a 120-m waterfall with a wire bridge across the river.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Fort William, alongside 3 activities, 3 sights and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Ben Nevis Mountain Path, 2.0 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Glen Nevis
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Ben Nevis Mountain Path

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

    Activity · 2.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Ben Nevis Inn

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

    Food · 4.5 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Nevis Range Mountain Gondola

    Gondola up Aonach Mòr for Ben Nevis and loch views.

    Activity · 5.7 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Ben Nevis Distillery

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

    Drinks · 5.7 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Jacobite Steam Train

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

    Activity · 5.9 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Crannog Seafood Restaurant

    Pier-end seafood restaurant overlooking Loch Linnhe.

    Food · 5.9 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Steall Falls 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

Steall Falls is our only outdoors 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 Steall Falls itself, we suggest: Morning.

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

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Steall Falls, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Old Military Rd, Fort William PH33 6SY, UK
Coordinates
56.77045, -4.97962
Destination
Fort William, United Kingdom

Steall Falls: quick answers

How much time do you need at Steall Falls?

Plan on about 2 hours at Steall Falls. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Steall Falls?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: 1.5-hour round trip from the end of the Glen Nevis road.

Is Steall Falls free?

Yes, we list Steall Falls as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Steall Falls?

Steall Falls is at Old Military Rd, Fort William PH33 6SY, UK, in Glen Nevis. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Steall Falls?

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

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