The West Highland Way Self Guided Walk
Any day start April to September The West Highland Way is Scotland’s premier walking route linking the Central Lowlands with the Highlands on a spectacular journey through farmland, beside lochs, across moors, through glens and over mountains. The 95ml(152km)walk begins at Milngavie near Glasgow, follows the winding shoreline of Loch Lomond, across bleak Rannoch Moor to reach the mountains of Glencoe and ends in Fort William in the shadow of Scotland’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. The waymarked route follows good paths, abandoned railway lines, ancient drove routes and old military roads offering a frequently changing landscape and magnificent views
Day 1.
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Arrive Milngavie walk to Drymen 12ml/19km
An easy walk today on woodland paths, through farmland and on an old railway line following the valleys of the Rivers Blane and Endrick. Pass the villages of Drumgoyne and Gartness and take the opportunity to visit Glengoyne Distillery. |
Day 2. |
Drymen to Rowardennan 14ml/23km
Return from the village to the Way and follow the trail through forests and on minor roads. The landscape opens up to reveal mighty Ben Lomond and the path climbs over Conic Hill with its fine views of Loch Lomond. Descend to Balmaha village where refreshments are available and continue by the Loch shore to Rowardennan. |
Day 3. |
Rowardennan to Inverarnan 14ml/23km
Quite a difficult day as you follow the undulating path by the side of Loch Lomond. At Inversnaid the hotel offers hospitality but afterwards be prepared for the rough twisting path with its crags and tree roots. The natural landscape offers a superb compensation and there are lovely views over Glen Falloch. |
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Inverarnan to Tyndrum 13ml/21km
It is a gentle ascent up Glen Falloch, past the Falls of Falloch to join the old military road built in the !8th century by General Wade. Pass high above Crianlarich before descending to follow the good path through Strathfillan to Tyndrum. |
Day 5. |
Tyndrum to Kingshouse 19ml/30km
Although the longest day, the walking is initially fairly easy following the old military road from Tyndrum. The views are dominated by the majestic mountains of Beinn Odhar and Beinn Dorian on the way to the hotel at Bridge of Orchy: continue to Inveroran. Keep to the path crossing barren Rannoch Moor with its boggy terrain and small lochans and be well prepared for possible bad weather. The ancient Inn at Kingshouse is a welcome sight. |
Day 6. |
Kingshouse to Kinlochleven 9ml/14km
Leaving Kingshouse, mighty Buchaille Etive Mor dominates the landscape and from there the path climbs out of Glencoe to zig-zag up to the highest point of the route the “Devil’s Staircase” at 550m. The Blackwater Reservoir comes into view and then the path descends to the quiet village of Kinlochleven. |
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Kinlochleven to Fort William 14ml/23km
The Way climbs steeply out of Kinlochleven and continues over the Lairigmor: cross into Glen Nevis and enjoy magnificent views of Scotland’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. Descend through the Glen to reach the end of the walk on the outskirts of Fort William |
Day 8. |
Depart Fort William |
Your Package includes:
- 7 Days walking/ 7 Nights accommodation in quality B&Bs, guest houses, inns and hotels in rooms with shower/wc (where available)
- Full Scottish breakfast
- Door to door luggage transport
- Rucksac Reader guide book with map
- Location details for each accommodation
- Travel information to the start and from the finish of the walk
- Suggested equipment list
- Emergency support
Not included
- Evening meals, packed lunches and drinks
- Transport to the start of the walk at Milngavie and from the end of the walk at Fort William
- Optional extra night in Milngavie at the start of the walk
- Optional extra night in Fort William to climb Ben Nevis
- Travel insurance
PRICE £385 per person
Minimum two persons
Single supplement £110
To make a reservation complete the enquiry form OR
Email: info@easyways.com and please quote code WHWSG
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