The West Highland Way

West Highland Way Map

Our Recommended Route :

 Day 1
Arrive in Milngavie
Travel to Milngavie for your first night's accommodation.
Day 2

Milngavie to Drymen

(12 miles / 19 km)

Leaving Milngavie head for the lowlands and the picturesque village of Drymen. Enjoy easy walking through rolling farmland perhaps visiting Glengoyne Whisky Distillery along the way.
Day 3

Drymen to Rowardennan

(15 miles / 24 km)

From Drymen climb over Conic Hill to the village of Balmaha, enjoying wonderful views over Loch Lomond. Walk up the Eastern shores of Loch Lomond to your accommodation on the banks of the Loch at Rowardennan, situated at the foot of Ben Lomond.
Day 4

Rowardennan to Inverarnan

(14 miles / 23 km)

Continuing along the banks of the Loch, the track rises and falls giving tremendous views of the surrounding water and hills. Enter Glen Falloch and continue on to the small village of Inverarnan where you will find the legendary Drovers Inn, well worth a visit.
Day 5

Inverarnan to Tyndrum

(13 miles / 21 km)

From Inverarnan the walk continues up Glen Falloch along old military roads as the great peaks around Crianlarich come into view. You'll enjoy some superb views of Ben More before descending into the village of Tyndrum.
Day 6

Tyndrum to Kings House

(19 miles / 31 km)

The route now heads out to Bridge of Orchy and over the vast wilderness of Rannoch Moor to the mouth of historic and spectacular Glencoe. Stay in the remote and unique Kingshouse Hotel, an historic old Drovers Inn.
Day 7

KingsHouse to Kinlochleven

(9 miles / 15 km)

From Kingshouse the route follows the old military road to the Devil's Staircase. Climbing to the top will provide you with stunning views of the mountains of Glencoe. Continue north to the climber's paradise of Kinlochleven for the night.
Day 8

Kinlochleven to Fort William

14 miles / 23 km)

On the final leg of your walk continue along an old military road through the hills, before descending into Glen Nevis for your first sight of Ben Nevis. Your walk will end at the beginning of Glen Nevis just on the outskirts of Fort William.

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