The 10 Best Nature & Wildlife Tours in Fort William, Scotland

April 3, 2022 Malia Yoakum

Known as the Outdoor Capital of the UK, Fort William is at the heart of a wide range of exciting activity centres. Visitors enjoy easy access to exhilarating hillwalking, mountain climbing, snow sports and water sports — as well as the gentler pleasures of a refreshing day spent fishing, walking in the country or cycling. Capture the spirit of the Scottish Highlands by taking in its stunning landscapes, tasting the area’s authentic whiskies and ales, and exploring its fascinating museums.
Restaurants in Fort William

1. Wild West

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Wild West

Wild West offer a selection of wildlife safaris and scenic tours in the Highlands of Scotland based in Fort William. For those that prefer to do their own thing bespoke half, full and multi day trips can be arranged, please e-mail for availability.

2. West Coast Mountain Guides

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West Coast Mountain Guides

West Coast Mountain Guides are a Fort William based leading mountain guiding/instruction company, founded in 1989, with experience throughout the UK and overseas. They can provide any level of walking, mountaineering or climbing throughout the year. In particular Scotland and Ben Nevis are well known for winter snow and ice climbing. Glen Coe is close by and trips to the Isle of Skye are very popular. West Coast Mountain Guides was established by IFMGA guide Alan Kimber, and is now directed by Ken Applegate, an active climber, and fully qualified Mountaineering Instructors.

3. The Highland Mountain Company

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The Highland Mountain Company

Situated at the base of Ben Nevis in Fort William we offer and deliver high quality mountain guiding and instruction in a range of outdoor activities to families, friends, small groups and charity events. In summer we offer Ben Nevis walks, low level walks, abseiling, climbing, navigation training. In winter we offer guided mountains, 2,3,5 day winter skills courses, navigation training.

4. Atlas Mountaineering

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Atlas Mountaineering

Here at Atlas Mountaineering we are dedicated to bringing you the highest quality service, assuring that you get the most out of your trip. Whether you want to try rock climbing for the first time or summit the highest mountain in the UK, Atlas mountaineering has something for you! We offer both private and scheduled day tours up Ben Nevis

5. Abacus Mountain Guides

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Abacus Mountain Guides

Abacus Mountain Guides provide world class mountain adventures on the west coast of Scotland. With the highest qualifications in Mountaineering, Canyoning and Mountain Biking we deliver expert coaching and guiding in the mountains. Instruction and guiding in Mountaineering, Scrambling, Rock Climbing, Scottish Winter Climbing and Mountain Biking. Be inspired by your Private Mountain Guide in the best hills in Scotland, Ben Nevis, Glen Coe and Skye. We specialise in providing exactly what you want. Creating the perfect trip for you based on the prevailing weather and conditions, your previous experience and aspirations, is our challenge and what gives us the most satisfaction.

6. Highland Scenic Tours

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Highland Scenic Tours

Join Highland Scenic Tours for half-day tours around Fort William and Glen Coe or a day tour to the West Coast Peninsula.

7. Highland Wildlife Tours

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Highland Wildlife Tours

Join Kate at Highland Wildlife Tours and discover the wildlife living around Fort William. Take a Walk on the Wild Side from Scotland's Outdoor Capital, or venture further afield on a bespoke wildlife tour. Formerly Caithness Wildlife Tours operating in the far north of Scotland, but now based on the west coast in Fort William.

8. Wild Mountain Guides

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Wild Mountain Guides

Based at the foot of Ben Nevis, Scotlands highest peak, we are the specialist in the surrounding mountains and wild places. From guided ascents on the classic Ben Nevis path, scrambles on the huge North Face or 'flying abseils' or crossing wild gorges on high ropes in Glen Nevis we have an adventure for you.

9. Explore-Share Ben Nevis Guided Mountain Tours

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Explore-Share Ben Nevis Guided Mountain Tours

At Explore-Share, we want to enrich your experience through incredible activities alongside qualified and authentic guides.

10. Omega Guiding

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Omega Guiding

Omega Guiding is a locally run company delivering High Quality adventure experiences. Our guides are Friendly, Knowledgable, Professional, Highly Qualified and Passionate about the Highlands. We offer Bike and E-Bike Tours (Nature, History and Landscape), Ben Nevis Tours, Guided Climbing/Scambling, Mountain Biking, Family Day trips and Multi Activity Weeks. Please get in contact for info!

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