Fort William Gondola - What To Do When Up There?

Fort William Gondola - What To Do When Up There?

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Fort William Gondola does not go up Ben Nevis as many people think. It goes up the 2nd mountain north of the Ben which is Aonach Mor.

The gondola takes you half way to the summit of the mountain which is part of the Nevis Mountain range and is an excellent idea for anyone wanting to have an unusual day out. Being the only mountain Gondola in the UK certainly makes for a unique trip.

After about 14 minutes the gondola drops the travellers off at the top station and The Snowgoose Restaurant & Bar which is 650m up the mountain.

It’s from here in the winter time that hordes of skiers and snowboarders will carry on to the top of the mountain by chairlifts and T-bars to enjoy the many runs available to them.

In the other months of the year the gondola carries visitors who want to go walking on the neighbouring hills. It speeds the time of getting up there which allows both walkers and climbers to strike out on some of the more challenging routes.

Others will take the ride simply to enjoy the gondola experience and take in the magnificent views in the clear mountain air.

The Great Glen, parts of the towns below, The Road to Mallaig and the Isles, Loch Linnhe and Loch Eil, as well as the surrounding mountains contribute to the fantastic panorama. T

The Fort William gondola makes it so easy for mountain bikers to get up high and begin their descent through forest tracks. Or for those who prefer to sail through the clouds by hang gliding or paragliding down to the valley floor.

Whatever activity you choose, there is always the restaurant and bar to have lunch and a beverage to keep you going. Enjoy sitting in the terrace to enjoy lunch and take in the scenery at your leisure. And all this on the doorstep of Fort William just a short distance away.

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