West Highland Way
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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 the 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.
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 offer a choice of accommodation types on this route. The hotel and guest house option is based on 2 people sharing a room and includes breakfasts. The hostel option does not include meals but self catering facilities are provided. Hostel accommodation is normally in shared bunkrooms. 1 night on the hostel option is in a guest house.
The West Highland Way is also available as part of our guided long distance trails programme.
Start: Milngavie (outskirts of Glasgow) – morning
Finish: Fort William – flexible
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Start walking from Milngavie on the outskirts of Glasgow
Days 2 – 7: Walk the remainder of the route arriving in Fort William at the end of day 7
Day 8: Onward travel from Fort William
Availability
April, May, June, July, August, September, October
All departures are subject to accommodation availability
May be available out of season but without overnight bag transfer, please enquire
Departure days: Any day of the week
Your Independent Walking Holiday includes:
- 7 nights accommodation (including Fort William at the end) – either a mix of hotel and guest house or 6 nights hostel plus 1 night guest house.
- 7 breakfasts – hotel and guest house option
- 1 breakfast – hostel option
- Overnight bag transfers – 1 bag per person
- Holiday dossier and map
Not included:
- Meals except as stated above
- 4 essential local bus journeys (hostel accommodation option only)
- Travel to Milngavie or from Fort William
Book Your Independent Walking Holiday
2 or more: Minimum 2 people per booking
Individual: Individual bookings
| Option | Price | SRS | Choose your date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel/Guest House (2 or more) |
£499 pp | £120 | |
| Hostel (Individual) |
£399 | n/a | |
| Hostel (2 or more) |
£329 pp | n/a |
