Fort William: Steall Falls & Nevis Gorge Hike

5.0 (10 reviews) 3 h 30 min Private tour

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Steall Falls waterfall — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

A stunning 9km / 5.5 mile forest walk following the winding Water of Nevis to the dramatic Steall Falls. The route meanders through the rocky Nevis Gorge and opens to the panoramic landscape of Glen Nevis.

Steall Falls is third highest waterfall in Scotland and cascades 105 meters down the rock face. In Gaelic it's called An Steall Bàn meaning "The White Spout".

This iconic area is featured in two Harry Potter films.

At the end of the walk, there's a wire rope bridge over the river for the adventurous!

This is a private hike with Trev, your friendly local guide. The path is a little rocky and muddy in places, so he's on hand to help if needed. He's always happy to take photos!

Please note that if it's not rained for a while, the waterfall won't be flowing fast.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Summit Scotland

Ages: Adults (12–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Qualified local guide: insured & first-aid trained

Not included

Not included: Hiking shoes or boots
Not included: Outdoor clothing & waterproofs
Not included: Water & snacks

Itinerary

From the car park we'll visit the nearby Polldubh Falls (Black Pool). We'll then walk through the forest, along the banks of the Water of Nevis. There are lots of small waterfalls and pools along the way. We'll cross Paddy’s Bridge to the road for a short walk to the start of Nevis Gorge. The terrain get's a little steeper and rocky, but your guide is on hand to help if necessary. At the end of the gorge, we exit into the stunning Glen Nevis. A short walk takes us to the imposing Steall Falls waterfall. For anyone feeling adventurous, there's a wire rope bridge over the river. Optionally, we can walk to the base of the waterfall. This ground is boggy and rocky. We'll walk back on the same route, but the views change in the opposite direction. This walk takes 3-4 hours depending on whether you cross the rope bridge. A mandatory Medical & Consent form is required.

Stop 1
Steall Waterfall
Glen Nevis Lower Falls

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Arriving at the carpark with your own vehicle is preferred. Meet at the picnic benches in the grassy area.

Pay & display car park (£4).

Your guide can give a lift for up to 4 people from the West End or Transport (Ellis Brigham) car parks.

End point

Arriving at the carpark with your own vehicle is preferred. Meet at the picnic benches in the grassy area.

Pay & display car park (£4).

Your guide can give a lift for up to 4 people from the West End or Transport (Ellis Brigham) car parks.