Things to do in Fort William, Scotland: The Best Climbing Tours

February 18, 2022 Joeann Galban

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.
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1. 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.

2. Vertical Descents Scotland

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Vertical Descents Scotland

Vertical Descents Scotland is a modern Adventure Activity Centre operating from our HQ in Fort William, we also have a mobile base that covers the East of Scotland. We provide fun, adrenaline-fuelled activities to Families, Groups, and Individuals. Our exciting activities include: White Water Rafting, Canyoning, Via Ferrata, Fun-Yakking, River Tubing and many other adventures!

3. Lochaber Guides - Private Day Tours

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Lochaber Guides - Private Day Tours

We offer a full range of Mountain Guiding and Skills training in Summer and Winter. We specialise in guided ascents of Ben Nevis, in particular by the more technical routes. We run rock climbing courses, hills skills courses and guided scrambles and climbs in the Summer. In Winter we offer Winter Climbing, Mountaineering and Walking Skills courses. We are based locally in Fort William and our qualified and experienced guides will be there to look after you all the way!

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. Kirkhope Mountaineering

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Kirkhope Mountaineering

Based in Fort William, the outdoor capital of the UK, we are ideally situated to help you get the most out of your outdoor experience. We offer a wide range of mountain sports such as walks up Ben Nevis and in the surrounding area, Rock climbing, Scrambling, Ice climbing and Mountain biking. We are available for private guiding and instruction and offer group rates for some of our activities.

6. Best Nevis Mountain Guiding - Day Tours

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Best Nevis Mountain Guiding - Day Tours

Best Nevis Mountain Guiding offers affordable guided walks on Ben Nevis and in areas including Knoydart, the Isle of Skye, Glen Coe and the Cairngorms with an experienced Mountain Guide and certified Summer and Winter Mountain Leader. For individuals, groups, charities and families. Fort William based, local knowledge. BEST NEVIS Mountain Guiding for the best routes...and the best rates!

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Craig Dubh Adventures

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Craig Dubh Adventures

Based in Lochaber on the West Coast of Scotland, we provide bespoke guiding on some of the most scenic mountains in the world! We specialise in ascents of Ben Nevis all year round, and also provide summer and winter hill walking, skills courses, mountain bike guiding and kit hire. Our guides are all highly qualified and passionate about the mountains they work on, so rest assured you will be in safe hands!

10. Hunter Mountaineering

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Hunter Mountaineering

Here at Hunter Mountaineering & Ben Nevis Guides, we have a passion and reputation for excellence in Private Guiding, Instruction, Coaching and Courses. We operate in both summer and winter, with activities ranging from walking up Ben Nevis, to classic rock or ice climbs, mountain navigation and safety. We are based in Fort William but operate all over the Highlands of Scotland. Hunter Mountaineering is run by myself, Max Hunter. I hold the Winter Mountaineering & Climbing Instructor Award (the 'WMCI' - the highest professional certification for Mountaineering in Great Britain), and am a member of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors (AMI) and the Mountain Training Association (MTA).

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