Walk The West Highland Way, self-guided

Description of Walk The West Highland Way, self-guided

The West Highland Way is a long distance national trail that runs from Milngavie, a suburb of Glasgow, to Fort William in the highlands, over a distance of 154km. On this self guided walking holiday you can complete the whole of the trail in nine days, walking south to north and staying in good quality locally run hotels, guesthouses and a hostel along the way.

Highlights on the route include walking along the eastern shores of Loch Lomond, the UK’s largest stretch of inland water, and the journey between Kingshouse and Kinlochleven, past Glen Coe and up the ‘Devil’s Staircase’ to the highest elevation on the route (550m). Every day has plenty of spectacular scenery, plus the possibility of spotting an osprey.

This route is suited to experienced walkers. You’ll walk between 15km and 23km per day over nine consecutive days of hiking. You’ll need to be comfortable with long distances over several days, prepared for adverse weather and hiking in good and broken-in walking boots. There is an option to add a rest day in the seaside town of Oban midway through, should you want to extend your time in the Highlands, and you might be able to enjoy catch of the day for dinner.

This trip includes daily breakfasts and luggage transfers. You’ll navigate using GPX route maps and a mobile app – so you can easily see your progress on one of the UK’s most beloved walking routes.

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