The West Highland Way

The West Highland Way was Scotland's first long distance route and remains by far the most popular. Stretching for 150km from Milngavie on the edge of Glasgow to Fort William at the foot of Ben Nevis, the route offers a fabulous introduction to the Scottish Highlands. Those wanting to add an extra days walking could even begin in the heart of Glasgow, reaching Milngavie by following the Kelvin Walkway.

It offers tremendous variety, from the soft lowland landscapes beside the Campsites, past the serene beauty of Loch Lomond, and on into the more rugged Highlands via Glen Falloch and Strath Fillan. It then crosses the vast, awe-inspiring wilderness of Rannoch Moor, with a glimpse down Glencoe, before crossing the hills to lovely Loch Leven and finally ending in Glen Nevis. Waymarked throughout and avoiding the high tops, the route is within the capabilities of most walkers but still has enough challenge and ascents to inspire the imagination. Failte!