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Glenfinnan Monument and Loch Shiel
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Glenfinnan Monument

Getting here

Glenfinnan Monument is at Glenfinnan, 18½ miles west of Fort William on the A830.
Address Glenfinnan Monument Glenfinnan PH37 4LT

Take the bus

Buses from Fort William run daily – sit back and enjoy the views on the famous Road to the Isles. Hop off at Glenfinnan’s main visitor parking areas, just outside the Visitor Centre, near to Glenfinnan Monument OR at the railway station.

Take the train

Enjoy one of the world’s most scenic rail journeys! ScotRail train services regularly stop at Glenfinnan’s historic railway station.

  • It’s a 2km walk to the Railway Viaduct along a dramatic hillside path and then from there to the Visitor Centre.
  • It’s a 1km walk from the Visitor Centre to Glenfinnan Railway Station along the pavement.

Download our helpful timetable guide to car-free visits to Glenfinnan

By car

Glenfinnan Visitor Centre can be reached by car following the A830 from Fort William or Mallaig.
If our car park is full, try the adjacent community car park. If there are no spaces there, please try again later or visit another day.

  • Please do not park on roadside verges, pavements or driveways.
    Traffic police monitor the area regularly, and vehicles parked illegally may be towed away.
  • Please note: we are unable to accommodate motorhomes in our car park. The adjacent community car park has larger vehicle spaces and may be able to accommodate you.

Contact information

Telephone: 01397 722250

Get directions

Provided by Google Maps

Opening times

Visitor Centre

Current period 23 Mar–27 Oct, daily, 09.30–17.00 28 Oct–23 Dec, daily, 10.00–16.00 24 Dec–26 Dec, closed 27 Dec–30 Dec, daily, 10.00–16.00
Café

Current period 23 Mar–27 Oct, daily, 10.00–16.00 28 Oct–23 Dec, daily, 10.00–16.00 24 Dec–26 Dec, closed 27 Dec–30 Dec, daily, 10.00–16.00
Monument

Tickets to climb the Monument should be booked in advance online (see the Events tab above). Our car park is extremely busy, so arrive early if you can or consider arriving by bus or train. | Christmas closures: 24, 25, 26, 31 Dec & 1 Jan.

Current period 2 Jan–31 Dec, daily, 11.00–11.30 and 14.00–14.30
Grounds

Current period 1 Jan–31 Dec, open daily

Entry prices

Monument
Adult
£5.50
Concession
£4.00
Child
£4.00
Family
£13.00
One adult family
£8.00
Young Scot
£1.00
Visitor Centre
Adult
Free
Child
Free
Car park
Car park
£5.00

Members go free

At all Trust places, admission is free for members.

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Planning your visit

Please note: Expert stone masons are currently completing repairs to the exterior and interior of the Glenfinnan Monument. We are sorry that public access to climb the monument will be limited until 27 September while this conservation work is underway.


Green travel rewards

Show a valid bus or train ticket and receive one of the following as a thank you for coming without a car!

  • Free hot drink at the National Trust for Scotland café
  • 2-for-1 tickets to climb Glenfinnan Monument
  • 10% active travel discount at the Sleeping Car Hostel
  • Free entry to the Station Museum (left luggage available)
  • Free hot/soft drink (with a food purchase) at Glenfinnan House Hotel
  • 10% off Loch Shiel Cruises boat trips

Top tips to help you make the most of your visit and keep Glenfinnan special

  1. Come by train or bus for the most relaxing way to experience Glenfinnan.
    There isn’t unlimited parking here, which means car parks may be full when you arrive. Please only leave your car in the visitor car parks – parking on the roadside, on double yellow lines or in passing spaces is illegal and cause accidents. Parking near the railway station or at hotels is for passengers or guests only.
  2. The only public toilets in Glenfinnan are at the National Trust for Scotland visitor centre. After they close for the day, the nearest public toilets are at Arisaig (19 miles west) or Corpach (13 miles east) – please plan ahead to avoid getting caught out.
  3. There are large public bins in the two visitor car parks – if they are full, please take your rubbish away with you and find another bin.
  4. The nearest food stores or supermarkets are in Corpach/Fort William (17 miles) and Arisaig/Mallaig (26 miles).
  5. Please stay on the paths to avoid damaging our natural beauty and habitats, as well as getting muddy feet.
  6. Arrive in plenty of time if you plan to see the Jacobite ‘Hogwarts Express’ steam train.
    The steam train runs from April to October (dates vary each year). Times vary by day and are shown in the National Trust for Scotland Visitor Centre.
    The train crosses the Viaduct on its way to and from Mallaig, so you have two chances to see each journey.
    Visit us in winter and you will still see a train crossing the Viaduct several times a day – there may be no steam, but we still love our little Scotrail service!
    Check our Viaduct Highlight for some tips on good viewpoints.

Please note that under-18s must be accompanied by an adult if climbing the monument.

View some of the terrain at Glenfinnan Monument in advance of your visit using this Google Street View.

Please see our drop-down Facilities below for helpful information about planning your visit. For more information about planning your visit please see our frequently asked questions.

Facilities & access

We have an ongoing programme of accessible content development. We have created a detailed Accessibility Guide for Glenfinnan Monument to assist with your visit.

We’d love you to visit the Euan’s Guide website to review the accessibility of Trust places and tell us (and others) what’s good and where we need to do better.

3G/4G coverage

Disabled parking bays are available beside the main entrance to the visitor centre.

Accessible toilet
App or audio guide
Baby changing

Bike racks are available.

Buggy access

Our café at the visitor centre has a takeaway offering this year, selling hot drinks along with delicious soup, sandwiches and cakes.

Parking is available for coaches close to the visitor centre and costs £1 per coach passenger.

Dogs are welcome in the grounds but please keep them on a lead.

Only assistance dogs are permitted in the visitor centre.

Guided tour

There’s an audio commentary (7–8 minutes) about the 1745 Jacobite Rising in the exhibition, which has an induction loop.

Highchair
Large print

Car parking is available for cars close to the visitor centre. It costs £5 (free for members).


The Glenfinnan Community parking area is now open next door. It is linked to our picnic area and car park via a pedestrian bridge – please use this to reach our visitor centre and the Monument.

Picnics

Browse our well-stocked gift shop and find the perfect Scottish gift to take home. You’ll also have the chance to buy from our Harry Potter range of products.

Toilets are open during the visitor centre opening hours.
When the visitor centre is closed, the nearest public toilets are at Arisaig (19 miles west) or Corpach (13 miles east).

Walks

The exhibition, café, shop and toilets in the visitor centre are accessible for wheelchair users.

A wheelchair is available at the visitor centre.