Essential Info
Length
4 - 10 nights
Full Route Length
95 miles / 152 km
Shortest Break Length
47 miles / 75 km
How Difficult?
Thousands of regular walkers complete the WHW every year – but remember this is a challenging route passing through increasingly remote and mountainous areas. There are some longer days too. This is a route for experienced walkers.
Terrain: Varied – lowland meadows, foothills, loch sides, remote moorland, and high mountain passes – it has it all!
What’s it like underfoot? The route is generally well maintained, but there are sections where the going is rougher and others where it can get muddy. The side is Loch Lomond is infamous for its difficult tree roots.
How Much Up & Down? Not too much considering where you are! Over 4000m of ascent in total, with climbs of 300 - 500m on most days. The 2 biggest climbs – 500m up the Devils’ Staircase, and 700m out of Kinlochleven, are saved for the final 2 days.
Signposting: Good.
Navigation: Signposting is good and the route follows well defined paths, so no particular difficulties. But there are sections of remote wilderness (Rannoch Moor), and higher mountain terrain (where you may be in the mist on a bad day) so you need to be able to navigate – these aren’t places you want to get lost.
West Highland Way
The West Highland Way was the first long distance footpath to be established in Scotland. The route begins in Milngavie near Glasgow and after 95 miles of outstanding scenery, finishes in Fort William, at the foot of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain. The West Highland Way connects with the Great Glen Way, which Mickledore also offers to walkers, who want to walk all the way from Milngavie to Inverness.
The West Highland Way threads through Scotland’s history, following in the footsteps of drovers, pilgrims, soldiers, clansmen and cattle-rushers. Some of the walking is straightforward and some of it involves scrambling. It is important to note that some areas can be very exposed and must be taken seriously, as the weather in Scotland is very unpredictable.
Our Holidays
We have a range of holidays along the Way from our full 6, 7, 8 or 9 day option, to our shorter 3 day options. Make your choice depending on your available time and the pace you find most comfortable. Click on the links below to have a look at the details for each holiday.
The Whole West Highland Way
Milngavie to Fort William 95 miles / 152 km
We offer 4 holidays covering the whole route - the longer the holiday, the shorter you have to walk each day.
| Code | Length | Average per day | Price range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH7 | 6 days walking (7 nights) | 16 miles/25 km | £395 - £468 | Book Now Full Info |
| WH8 | 7 days walking (8 nights) | 14 miles/22 km | £426 - £511 | Book Now Full Info |
| WH9 | 8 days walking (9 nights) | 12 miles/19 km | £475 - £572 | Book Now Full Info |
| WH10 | 9 days walking (10 nights) | 11 miles/17 km | £545 - £654 | Book Now Full Info |
West Highland Way - The Lowlands and Lochs
Milngavie to Crianlarich 47 miles / 75 km
Dramatic Scenery along the banks of Loch Lomond.
| Code | Length | Average per day | Price range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHL4 | 3 days walking (4 nights) | 16 miles/25 km | £267 - £303 | Book Now Full Info |
West Highland Way - The Highlands
Crianlarich to Fort William 48 miles / 77 km
A fine walk through the Scottish Highlands.
| Code | Length | Average per day | Price range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHH4 | 3 days walking (4 nights) | 16 miles/26 km | £267 - £303 | Book Now Full Info |
