Fort William - Waterfront & Loch Linnhe

Navigating The Route

This is a circular Detective Mystery around Fort William Waterfront and Loch Linnhe, with Detectives helping DCI Onya Marks follow the trail of evidence in Fort William and reveal who harmed world-famous skier Harmann Narmann after he was found slumped in his hotel room.

The investigation covers approximately 2 miles and should take around 2 hours to complete. You'll begin on the High Street near Mountain Warehouse, search through pedestrianised sections, paths through gardens, the shoreline, a boathouse area, the pier and ferry landing pier, then continue via pavements around a roundabout, an underpass and a churchyard path before looping back to the start.

This Trail is wheelchair accessible and pushchair accessible. The route is described as fairly flat and ideal for wheelchair and pushchair users, although there are steps on one section after the shoreline. To avoid them, cross the main road instead and use the far pavement, then cross back after about 50 metres.

There are busy roads in this area, so take extra care crossing roads, use official crossing points whenever possible and keep Mini Detectives close.

Getting There

By car: Start your investigation on The High Street, near Mountain Warehouse (PH33 6DH). Parade Gardens car park (PH33 6AZ), Middle Street car park (PH33 6EU) and Viewforth car park (PH33 6AT) are all closest to the start.

By public transport: The start is a short walk from the train station. Make your way to The High Street, near Mountain Warehouse, to begin the case.

Need the Loo?

Detectives can find toilets at the train station, so it is a handy comfort stop before the evidence trail pulls you deeper into town.

Bring Your Furry Sidekicks

Four-legged Detectives are welcome to join the investigation 🐾

The route includes busy roads, pedestrianised areas, garden paths, shoreline sections, a boathouse area, an underpass and a churchyard path. Keep canine colleagues close around traffic and near the water, and use the step-free alternative after the shoreline if paws, wheels or little legs would prefer to avoid the steps.

Food & Drink Stops

Evidence-gathering is hungry work. Pick up snacks or stop for refreshments before Clue 07 or after Clue 16.

If you would rather pack your own provisions, picnic opportunities are suggested at Clues 11, 15 or 19-20 - ideal for a pause once the case has gathered momentum.

Want to Make a Day of It?

West Highland Museum

The investigation passes the West Highland Museum in the square off High Street, and the route suggests calling in while you are there. It is a natural extra stop for Detectives who like a little local history alongside their suspect-sifting.

The Pier and Ferry Landing Pier

The route includes the pier and reaches the ferry landing pier before continuing along the seafront. This scenic waterfront stretch is well worth enjoying at a slower pace once you are not busy following DCI Onya Marks' evidence trail.

The Old Fort

Towards the end of the seafront section, the investigation follows signs for the old fort and reaches the site of the old fort. It makes a fitting historic pause before the case turns back towards the town centre.

Municipal Gardens

The Trail goes through the Municipal Gardens on the way back towards the town centre, and case intel suggests the culprit may have fled through them. They are a good spot to pause, regroup and enjoy a greener corner of the route before closing in on the final evidence.