nature · Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Glen Nevis
A filming location from Braveheart in Scottish Highlands.
The scene
The green glen beneath Ben Nevis is Wallace's Highland home, its river and slopes filling the film's quieter moments.
How to visit
A free, scenic glen reached by road from Fort William, with car parks, walks and a visitor centre; it's the gateway path to Britain's highest peak. Waterfalls and gorges line the upper glen.
Address: Glen Nevis, Fort William PH33 6PF, United Kingdom · Open in Google Maps
- The Steall Falls walk starts at the road's end.
- Fort William is the base for the West Highland Line.
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Good to know
- What was filmed at Glen Nevis?
- The green glen beneath Ben Nevis is Wallace's Highland home, its river and slopes filling the film's quieter moments.
- Can you visit Glen Nevis?
- A free, scenic glen reached by road from Fort William, with car parks, walks and a visitor centre; it's the gateway path to Britain's highest peak. Waterfalls and gorges line the upper glen.
- Where is Glen Nevis?
- Glen Nevis is a real filming location in Scottish Highlands. Glen Nevis, Fort William PH33 6PF, United Kingdom
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