 So I'm heading up next week for the first time. Spending a few nights at the Glen Nevis site. Other than Ben Nevis what else would people recommend doing? Depending on what day is best for climbing the mountain there'll probably be another high-activity day and a gentler day. Are there any gems people can recommend I might not fond from websites or the TI?
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 1. Head of Glen Nevis walk up through the gorge to the wire bridge and waterfall. Best done after heavy rain although care is required going through the gorge.
2. Neptune' Staircase, the start or some may say the end of the Caledonian Canal.
3. A wee sandy beach has recently been created on the shore of Loch Luinne.
4. Nevis Range Gondola.
5. Ice Factory at Kinlochleven.
6. Lots of high mountains around Fort William giving some interesting and enjoyable walking.
Enjoy your visit.
Slainte
Lindsay
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 Not to be underated in Scotland: find a pub, drink as many different single malts as you think you can manage. There are a wide variety of tastes and and you may well find one you settle on. 
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 Start at the Grog and Gruel.  Then on to the Curry house a few doors down.  Then back to the Grog and Gruel. Then - next day - from Achintee - up to the Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe and on over to Carn Dearg Meadhonach. South to Carn Mor Dearg and over to the Ben. In good weather if possible! That way you'll meet loads of folk all toiling up the Tourist path while you try not to look too smug - having seen the real Ben Nevis. Or, into Glen Nevis - up and over Aonach Beag and Aonach Mor and bus back to FW. Or, Ring of Steall. Or, enjoy the area high or low! The boat trip down the Loch is good too.
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Thanks for all the tips so far! Aguirre, how tricky is that route? I'm a walker rather than a climber, so if it's not something I can do with just my feet it's a bit beyond me. If it's any comparison I've done the Ryd Ddu path up Snowdon a couple of times and it's been hard but not difficult. Also good places to enjoy a drop or two always appreciated.
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If the weather's crepe, a trip to the Ardnamurchan peninsula, which has its own micro-climate is well worthwhile.
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Of the three, the two Aonachs are the most straightforward - in good visability. The other two routes do require some hands on in places - and a fair head for heights. Unless, you've done some scrambling perhaps I've been a bit too full on with my recommendations! They are classic routes, but not perhaps on this trip? I agree with Sand Dancer - you'll find a good number of routes on that website. Have a great trip - this is a great area - and Fort William is bearable!
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 Have a great trip - this is a great area - and Fort William is bearable!
In the words of Parky, "A job at the Scottish Tourist Board awaits you".
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Sat in tent now and of all the advice the Grog and Gruel has gone down best *hic* Went up Ben Nevis today after being buoyed by a great morning. Fort Bill seems ok but I guess this being high season helps it look it's best. Any places for seafood people can recommend? This is helpmewithmyholidaymagic.com right? 
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 If you're a bit hill fatigued and like water then sea-kayaking in the area is fantastic. Local guiding company Rockhopper are really good. Top blokes.
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 Seafood - don't know about Ft William, but if you head down the road towards Glencoe and take the road to Kinlochleven on the north side of Loch Leven there is a seafood restaurant along that road, the name of which I forget.
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The Loch Leven Seafood Cafe... and it's great!
http://www.lochlevenseafoodcafe.co.uk/
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That's the one - it was recommended to me and it has certainly been good the couple of times I have eaten there. I seem to recall it closed fairly early in the evening - 8pmish?
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 For seafood in Fort Bill, try the Crannog. Not cheap, but good.
For a day out, take the 08.30 train to Mallaig or Arisaig and take a day trip to one of the Small Isles, or from Mallaig to Knoydart. Wonderfully remote and peaceful places.
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 Another vote for the Crannog. Had a fantastic impromptu birthday feast there last year on our way up to Fisherfield. I managed to spray a neighbouring diner with langoustine juice  At the other end of the spectrum the takeaway on the other side of the road does the biggest, stinkiest, filthiest kebab I've ever seen
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 Ben Nevis Inn across the bridge from your campsite do great meals too with some good turns playing scotish music which gives it an atmosphere some what..try some Venison too 
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Hi,
Fort William is beautiful and outdoor capital of UK.There are lots of walks around Fort William area,inc Ben Nevis and Steal Falls.
As a family i recommend you visit Highland Wildlife Park,Kincraig.Also take the train ride from Fort William to Mallaig on the Jacobite steam train (Harry Potter film),great views and beautiful scenery.Its a trip not to be missed.www.steam train.info
Also take a trip on the Gondola at Nevis Range,great views.The Nevis Range also has great walks and holds the World mountain bike championships.
Visit Ben Nevis Distillery & visitors centre,Fort William.
I highley recommend you visit Highland Folk Museum in Kingussie.Its free admission.Find out all there is to know about Highland life over past centuries.From work on the croft,to school days,ancient crafts to community life.There is lots to see and do.I would go here on a nice day though.
I guarantee,you wont be disappointed.See photo"s on my profile.
Visit Cairngorms Reindeer Centre,Glenmore.www.reindeer-company.demon.co.uk
There is also a tourist information centre is Fort William whom are very helpful.
Enjoy your visit to Fort William.
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" Fort William is beautiful " It makes Bethesda look pretty.
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.jpg) Get the first bus out. Cheers.
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