The largest town in the Scottish Highland, Fort William is also the second largest settlement in Scotland. Fort William was founded around the still present town of Inverlochy, It was named for William of Orange in 1680. Its close location to the mountains makes it an ideal stop for nature lovers and mountain bikers alike. This beautiful location has also made it a popular destination for film makers as well.
Fort William is located on two lochs, Loch Linnhe and Loc Eil. Loch Linnhe is a favorite stop of visitors in the summer. A perfect place for photographers as the summer sunsets are absolutely breath taking.
Loch Eil is a location for families who enjoy the outdoors. Visitors can participate in a number of activities. They can enjoy canoeing and other water sports. Tourists can also enjoy just walking and wandering the countryside around Loch Eil.
Fort William is located near Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the British Isle. Hiker and nature lovers alike enjoy Ben Nevis. The beauty alone is a major attraction but the trails make it more enjoyable.
A bid draw to the Fort William area is the mountain biking. There is a mountain bike trail that runs parallel to the Ben Nevis range that offers a downhill mountain bike trail. It is extremely popular and draws thousands of people a year including international competitors. Fort William also hosts a round of UCI Mountain Bike World Cup each year.
As well as the downhill tracks there is "Witch Trails" that run alongside the downhill mountain bike track. These tracks are more popular than the downhill track. The Witch Trails are used by bikers of all kinds as well as part of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup. They are also used in cross-country competition.
The first full week of May Fort William becomes home to the Scottish Six Day Motorcycle Trail. This popular festival is a huge draw for motorcycle enthusiasts worldwide.
Movie enthusiasts probably enjoy visiting many of the same places that their favorite movie was filmed. Because of the beauty of the Fort Williams area there have been many movies filmed. Fans of movies such as Rob Roy, Braveheart and Highlander can see where many scenes of the movies were filmed. Harry Potter fans can also see where the opening scenes were filmed for the movie Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
Fort William has a lot of beauty and outdoor fun for visitors to enjoy.
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