Banavie, Fort William

Banavie is a pleasant village by the Caledonian Canal, about 4 miles from Fort William town centre off the A830. The village has a number of bed and breakfast, guesthouses, self-catering and hotels. Banavie borders onto the village of Corpach.

The scenery around Banavie is exceptional with Ben Nevis dominent in the skyline. The Caledonian Canal passes by the village at Neptune's Staircase, which is a set of lock gates that raise vessels into Banavie upper canal area. Visiting boats and yachts are welcome here.

Banavie has a train station which is part of the West Highland Line between Fort William and Mallaig. You can get on a train from anywhere in mainland UK and finish up at Banavie and walk off the train into the finest scenery.

The Great Glen Way walk passes through the village as walkers take the old tow-path route along the canal bank to Gairlochy on their way to Loch Lochy and Loch Ness. The old tow path is very popular now with cyclists who can get all the way to Gairlochy, near Spean Bridge by bike.

There is a spacious free carpark at Banavie and a children's play area. A short walk from the car park leads to the Canal lock gates, where one can spend time watching vessels navigate the Caledonian Canal. It's a nice walk or cycle from Banavie into Fort William via Caol village, or visa versa. On clear days at any time of year, Banavie is often a good place to enjoy evening views of Ben Nevis and Fort William with strong side lighting.

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

The Moorings Hotel and Restaurant is located by the Canal and the free car park. The hotel is one of Fort William's more popular wedding venues and has a high reputation for quality accommodation and dining.

Banavie based businesses are listed below and on the right, a selection of Fort William area places to eat.

Birchwood Lodge Self Catering
Trials week 2012 is available for this Self Catering Apartment for 2 people - last minute availability. Birchwood Lodge is a perfect retreat for 2 - (so I'm told by all our previous guests). It is a purpose built flat above our detatched... click for more details...
Lower Banavie, Fort William, Banavie, Fort William, PH33 7NF Tel: 0044 (0) 1397 700 577

Braeburn Guesthouse
John and Julie Mackin look forward to welcoming you to their spacious and beautifully appointed home, where your comfort is always our top priority. Braeburn is a family run house set in its own grounds with beautiful views of Loch Linnhe and the... click for more details...
Braeburn, Badabrie, Banavie, Fort William, PH33 7LX Tel: 01397 772047

Carinbrook Guesthouse
Here at Carinbrook Bed and Breakfast in Fort William, you will receive a warm, Highland welcome to our home. Carinbrook offers one twin-bedded ensuite and three double ensuite B&B rooms, plus one single ensuite room. Each of our comfortable... click for more details...
Carinbrook, Banavie, Fort William, PH33 7LX Tel: 01397 772318

Dontra Log Chalets
Dontra Log Chalets provide quality self-catering accommodation in a peaceful, Highland setting which makes a perfect for a base for an active or restful holiday. The chalets have an extremely scenic and beautifully landscaped location with... click for more details...
Banavie, Fort William, PH33 Tel: 0044 (0) 1397 772 349

Fordon Self Catering Apartment
Fordon Self Catering Apartment is both modern and fully equipped while still being cosy and comfortable allowing a peaceful and tranquil break. Fordon has stunning panoramic views of Ben Nevis and Aonach Mhor with the town of Fort William and... click for more details...
Fordon, Badabrie, Banavie, Fort William, PH33 7LX Tel: 07787 532414

Lapwing Rise Self Catering Accommodation
Situated on a working croft just over 3 miles from Fort William this bright and spacious self catering bungalow sleeps up to 7 persons and enjoys wonderful views over the Caledonian Canal to Ben Nevis and the Aonach Mor ski slopes. This holiday... click for more details...
Lapwing Rise, Banavie, Fort William, Ph33 7LX Tel: 0141 633 1949

Laragain self catering cottage
Laragain Cottage is a perfect place to enjoy a relaxing and enjoyable holiday just outside Fort William. The cottage sleeps 4 persons and is supplied with everything you might need for a comfortable stay. The lounge has TV/DVD/VCR/FREESAT and... click for more details...
LARAGAIN COTTAGE, Banavie, Fort William, PH33 7PB Tel: 01397 772 707

Maybank Holiday Home
Maybank is set on the Caledonian Canal with stunning views for Ben Nevis and the boats sailing the Canal. Sleeping 8 Maybank is excellent for large families or group of friends. Maybank is a high standard, well appointed, self catering holiday... click for more details...
Maybank,Muirshearlich, Banavie, Banavie, Fort William, PH33 7PB Tel: 01397 701633

Moorings Hotel
The Moorings Hotel is one of the most desirable hotels in the Scottish Highlands offering the best accommodation, wedding and conference facilities. But don’t take our word for it, come along and experience the tranquillity and quality for... click for more details...
Banavie , Fort William, Banavie, Fort William, PH33 7LY Tel: 01397 772797

Mountain View self catering
Welcome to Mountain View, a clean, spacious apartment and garden for 2-4 people with a stunning panorama of the Ben Nevis range and the Mamores. Situated in Banavie, a small, quiet village three miles from Fort William, it is the perfect base for... click for more details...
Banavie, Fort William, Banavie, Fort William, PH33 6NH Tel: 0044 (0) 1397 702815

Seangan Croft Self Catering
Seangan is a working Highland croft. Situated just 5 miles from Fort William with stunning views of Ben Nevis and set right on the banks of the Caledonian Canal. We offer pet friendly self catering for 2 - 10 people. All our holiday... click for more details...
Seangan Bridge, Muirshearlich, Banavie, Fort William, PH33 7PB Tel: 01415 890014

Shepherds Rest
Shepherd’s Rest is a 3 bedroom architect designed self-catering holiday house near Fort William with ramp access and wet room, perfect for anyone disabled. The house is fully double glazed, under floor oil heating with radiators upstairs,... click for more details...
Shepherds Rest, Torcastle, Banavie, Fort William, PH33 7PB Tel: 01397 701633

Strone Farm Self Catering
Strone Farm is a working stock farm in a rural country side location on the upper banks of the Caledonian Canal, 7 miles north of Fort William on the B8004. The large bungalow holiday home sleeps 6 in three en-suite bedrooms is well appointed and... click for more details...
Strone Farm , Banavie, Fort William, PH33 7PB Tel: 01397 712773

Torbeag House - B & B near Ben Nevis
Torbeag House is just 4 miles from the Highland town of Fort William, (the Outdoor Capital of the UK), yet set in the peace and tranquility of the Great Glen, facing Ben Nevis Britain's highest mountain. Torbeag is a substantial family... click for more details...
Torbeag House, Muirshearlich, Banavie, Fort William, PH337PB Tel: 01397 772 412

Torcastle House Bed and Breakfast
Open all year. Torcastle House is our family home. Newly built in 2010, we offer a high standard of accommodation and welcome you to stay with us to enjoy the stunning and peaceful setting at Torcastle. Torcastle is accessed through a tunnel... click for more details...
Torcastle House, Torcastle, Banavie, Fort William, PH33 7PB Tel: 01397 701633