Banavie Fort William Scotland

Banavie is a nice village because of the Caledonian Canal, about 4 kilometers from Fort William city centre off the A830. The village has actually a number of bed and break fast, guesthouses, self-catering and resorts. Banavie edges on the town of Corpach.

The surroundings around Banavie is exemplary with Ben Nevis dominent into the skyline. passes by the village at Neptune's Staircase, that is some lock gates that raise vessels into Banavie top channel location. Seeing boats and yachts are welcome here.

Banavie has a stop that will be an element of the western Highland Line between Fort William and Mallaig. You will get on a train from anywhere in mainland UK and wind up at Banavie and go from the train to the best views.

The Great Glen Way walk passes through village as walkers use the old tow-path path across the channel bank to Gairlochy on the method to Loch Lochy and Loch Ness. The old tow path is quite popular today with cyclists who is able to get entirely to Gairlochy, near Spean Bridge by cycle.

There is a roomy no-cost carpark at Banavie and a youngsters' play location. A brief stroll from the carpark results in the Canal lock gates, to spend time seeing vessels navigate the Caledonian Canal. It is a pleasant walk or cycle from Banavie into Fort William via Caol village, or visa versa. On clear times whenever you want of the year, Banavie is generally a place to enjoy evening views of Ben Nevis and Fort William with powerful side illumination.

Lochaber Rugby Club has its clubhouse and playing area in Banavie.

The Moorings Hotel and Restaurant is based because of the Canal as well as the free carpark. The hotel is one of Fort William's popular wedding venues and has increased reputation for quality accommodation and food.