Kinlochleven in Highland, Scotland sits at the eastern end of Loch Leven, tucked into a steep glen beneath the Mamores and within easy reach of Glencoe and Fort William. The surrounding mountains and high passes make it a magnet for hillwalkers, climbers and cyclists, and the village is a well‑used stop on the West Highland Way with views that include nearby Ben Nevis.
Originally built in the early 20th century as a hydro‑powered aluminium‑smelting settlement using water from the Blackwater Reservoir, Kinlochleven has reinvented itself since the smelting era and now leans on outdoor tourism and a strong community spirit. It hosts facilities such as the indoor climbing centre Ice Factor, mountain‑biking and walking trails, local events and an active mountain‑rescue presence, giving the village a lively social and economic life despite its small size.
Postcode districts covering Kinlochleven
Neighbouring places
- Ballachulish Place 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Fort William Place 8.8 miles14.2 km
Example postcodes in Kinlochleven
PH50 4RF, PH50 4SQ, PH50 4QJ, PH50 4RD, PH50 4RT, PH50 4RX, PH50 4RY, PH50 4QX, PH50 4QY … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 61.7 miles99.2 km
- Inverness Airport 66.7 miles107.4 km
- Fort William Railway Station 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Banavie Railway Station 10.2 miles16.4 km
Hotels near Kinlochleven Ad
- Clachaig Inn 3 5 miles8 km
- Clan Macduff Hotel 4 8.7 miles14 km
- Inverlochy Castle Hotel 5 9.6 miles15.5 km
- The Isles of Glencoe Hotel 3 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Cruachan Hotel 3 9 miles14.5 km
- Nevis Bank Inn 4 8.9 miles14.4 km
- The Ballachulish Hotel 3 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Tailrace Inn 3 0 miles0.1 km
- The Garrison 4 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Guisachan Guest House 9 miles14.4 km
Schools in Kinlochleven
- Kinlochleven High School Secondary
- Kinlochleven Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Mamore Forest Forest 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Royal Forest Forest 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Buachaille Etive Beag - Stob Dubh Mountains 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Callert House Estate 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Beinn a' Bheithir - Sgorr Dhearg Mountains 9 miles14.4 km
- Inverlochy Estate Estate 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Beinn a’ Bheithir Mountains 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Black Mount Mountains 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Ardsheal House Estate 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Glasdrum Wood Forest 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Beinn Pharlagain Mountains 16 miles25.7 km
- Achnacarry Lodge Estate 16.1 miles26 km