View from the route
Pioneered by Kevin Langan, this 82 mile trail forms a new link between the northern end of the West Highland Way at Fort William and the southern end of the Speyside Way at Aviemore. It also joins with the Great Glen Way at Fort William. It is a tranquil route which takes in a varied and wild landscape and includes the ancient Caledonian Forests of Inshriach, loch-side trails and mountain wilderness. Access to accommodation has been carefully considered wherever possible, making this route accessible to walkers of most abilities.
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Walkhighlands has seen a big rise in the number of people looking at this route over the last year. There is a full description of the East Highland Way, complete with GPS downloads, OS mapping, links to accommodation and baggage transfer services on the site.