Independent West Highland Way 
Conceived in the 1960's but finally opened in 1980, the 95 mile West Highland Way is Scotland's first official long distance route. Starting in Milngavie on the outskirts of Glasgow, it follows the edge of Loch Lomond, Scotland's largest freshwater Loch, and winds through the very heart of the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park, Scotland's first National Park.
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The West Highland Way then proceeds by Glen Falloch and Strath Fillan then heads across the expanse of Rannoch Moor and over the Devil's staircase to the finish in Fort William at the foot of Ben Nevis.
A walk along the West Highland Way is a week of delights, the landscapes and views change daily. Truly a grand walk, the West Highland Way is a great way to discover the vast diversity and appeal of Scotland's landscapes.
We are offering a choice of three options for our independent West Highland Way: Standard, Superior and Premier. In addition the West Highland Way is also available as part of our guided walking holiday programme.
On all options evening meals are available locally either at your accommodation or nearby. The Value option allows for either self-catering or eating out. Packed lunches are obtainable from accommodation providers or local shops. Details will be provided in your holiday dossier.
Baggage transfers for 1 bag per person are included on all options so you only need to carry a day pack.
This is an extremely popular route with limited accommodation. Early booking is strongly recommended so as to avoid additional costs incurred by having to transfer off-route to accommodation. In particular the months of May, July and August tend to book up at least 3 months in advance.
Start: Milngavie (outskirts of Glasgow) 0830 – 0900
Finish: Fort William flexible time on the Superior and Premier packages, late afternoon/early evening on the Value package.
Available: April to October – may be available at other times without overnight bag transfers. All departures are subject to accommodation availability – book early to avoid disappointment.
Typical Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Milngavie railway station. Meet our baggage transfer representative in the morning. Walk to Drymen – approximately 12 miles
Day 2: Walk to Rowardennan – approximately 15 miles
Day 3: Walk to Inverarnan – approximately 14 miles
Day 4: Walk to Tyndrum – approximately 12 miles
Day 5: Walk to Kingshouse – approximately 18 miles
Day 6: Walk to Kinlochleven – approximately 9 miles
Day 7: Walk to Fort William – approximately 14 miles
Day 8: Onward travel
Standard Option - What's Included
Includes:
- 7 nights accommodation (6 x hostel / budget, 1 x guest house)
- 5 breakfasts (continental on 4 nights)
- Overnight bag transfers - 1 bag per person
- Temporary SYHA membership
- Route map and dossier
- Emergency telephone support
Not included:
- 2 breakfasts, all packed lunches and all evening meals
- Accommodation in Milngavie
- Transport to Milngavie or from Fort William
- Cost of public transport / taxi if accommodation is off route – required on at least 1 night
Optional extras:
- Accommodation in Milngavie / Glasgow – please ask for a quote before booking.
- Additional nights on route for a rest day – please ask for a quote before booking.
Please note, on this option, accommodation in Fort William at the end is not included although this can be arranged as an optional extra.
Price:
£339 per person based on minimum of 2 people in the group
£415 per person for individual bookings
Superior Option - What's Included
Includes:
- 7 nights guest house and small hotel accommodation (ensuite where possible)
- 7 breakfasts
- Overnight bag transfers - 1 bag per person
- Route map and dossier
- Emergency telephone support
Not included:
- Packed lunches and evening meals
- Transport to Milngavie or from Fort William
- Cost of public transport / taxi if accommodation is off route
Optional extras:
- Accommodation in Milngavie / Glasgow – please ask for a quote before booking.
- Additional nights in Fort William or on route for a rest day – please ask for a quote before booking.
Prices:
£499 per person based on minimum of 2 people in the group – sharing 2 person room(s)
Single room supplement £120 (maximum of 1 single room per party – if you require multiple single rooms please contact us prior to booking)
£699 per person for individual bookings –includes single room supplement
Premier Option - What's Included
Includes:
- 7 nights ensuite hotel accommodation
- 7 breakfasts
- 2 return taxi transfers
- Overnight bag transfers - 1 bag per person
- Route map and dossier
- Emergency telephone support
Not included:
- Packed lunches and evening meals
- Transport to Milngavie or from Fort William
- Cost of public transport / additional taxis if accommodation is off route
Optional extras:
Accommodation in Milngavie / Glasgow – please ask for a quote before booking.
Additional nights in Fort William or on route for a rest day – please ask for a quote before booking.
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2 or more: Minimum 2 people per booking
Individual: Individual bookings
| Option | Price | SRS | Choose your date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard
(2 or more) |
£339 pp | n/a | |
| Standard
(Individual) |
£415 pp | Incl. | |
| Superior
(2 or more) |
£499 pp | £120 | |
| Superior
(Individual) |
£699 pp | Incl. | |
| Premier
(2 or more) |
£659 pp | £150 | |
| Premier
(Individual) |
£949 pp | Incl. |
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