The west highland way is a linear long distance footpath in scotland. You can find out distances between various locations along the west highland way using the mileage chart lower down the page. Dune distance denviron 154 kilometres, soit 96 miles, il. But today was really not about scenery in the widest. So, youve made the decision to take on scotlands famous west highland way.
Self guided walking holidays on the west highland way, including all maps, comprehensive route notes, accommodation and luggage transfer. It starts in the town of milngavie, where you can stock up on final supplies, and can end in fort william itself or roping in the hike of ben nevis. This allows the trip to be completed in a normal week off and the weekends either end. Walking holidays in britains most beautiful landscapes. A new chart of the west coast of scotland from the mull of galloway to dunan point in sky. You can track the full route for the west highland way in the interactive map below. Parcours velo vtt gratuit avec descriptif et carte ign ou topographique au 1. It occurred to me that i could walk the west highland way in 5 days in that amount of time and. A basic west highland way guide on the route from milngavie, to fort william, featuring an interactive west highland way map showing options and distances. It is 154 km 96 miles long, running from milngavie north of glasgow to fort william in the scottish highlands, with an element of hill walking in the route. A worthwhile trip that, takes you from just north of glasgow to the idyllic location of fort william. Today youll meet your guide at glasgow queen street station at 8.
They give you a pdf of all the amenities along the way. The west highland way trail is typically covered between five and eight days, so once you have your dates selected, your goal is set time to start planning. On this epic trip you have the chance to absorb the rich history and wildlife of an area less travelled. The mapping is based on ordnance survey data at a scale of 1. The 96 mile or 154km west highland way is used by some 120,000 people each year, of whom some 36,000 complete the entire route. West highland way long distance walk page on undiscovered. If you want to be one of them, then this page will help you. West highland way interactive map and route walking the. The west highland way guidebook by charlie loram is an invaluable source along the trail, as is the west highland way map by harvey. First of all, it is vital that you implement a training plan. The west highland way in scotland is one of the best longdistance hikes in all of europe. It runs from scotlands largest city to the foot of its highest mountain, ben nevis, through the loch lomond and trossachs national park. The west highland way winds through some of the most spectacular and varied scenery that scotland has to offer.
Knowing that im likely going to have postponemiss this years trek breaks my heart, but at the same time, i also know that however long it. You may be lucky whilst walking the way to spot some of the wildlife of the area. Walking the west highland way in november was quite a spontaneous decision, mostly based on a small window of good weather. The walk links milngavie to fort william from the outskirts of scotlands largest city to the foot of its highest mountain, following the shores of its largest freshwater loch. This makes it the most popular long distance walk in scotland, as well as the oldest, being established in 1980. Following the footsteps of robert the bruce who had been here. O legend forest road west highland way footpath felling areamnn lorry turning area. Of west highland way interactive map and route read more. Download here a gps track for the drymen to rowardennan route section for your mobile app or gps navigation device. The trail, which opened in 1980, was scotlands first officially designated long distance route, and is now. While this incredible variety of landscapes undoubtedly has you excited for your adventure, it might also make you wonder how youll ever navigate the west highland way. The west highland way is acclaimed as the most walked longdistance trail in scotland.
West highland way scottish highlands all you need to. From here, the trail enters open countryside and leaves the northern fringe of glasgow city. Walking holidays in britains most beautiful landscapes 1166 ickledore walking holidays to ememer west highland way discover the dramatic mountain scenery of the west highlands on the classic scottish long distance route. The west highland way in scotland, is one of the best known long distance footpaths in the country. The west highland way is scotlands first long distance route, and remains its most popular.
It proceeds by way of country roads, an abandoned railway line, a forest park and scenic conic hill to reach balmaha on loch lomond. West highland way walking tour wilderness scotland. Check out our cool interactive food guide and map of west highland way. Digital map showing the entire west highland way way the west highland way is 96 miles 153 km long and links milngavie glasgow to fort william. We booked the west highland way with macs adventures and we had a fantastic trip. The west highland way map is simple to follow, passing through popular tourists spots like loch lomond and glencoe. There is a wealth of information about planning your walk along the west highland way. Ive walked the west highland way every june since 2016, when i stumbled on it during an ill planned, all on foot attempt of the 3 peaks challenge.
Guidebook to walking the west highland way national trail, a 95 mile scottish longdistance route from milngavie near glasgow to fort william, passing loch lomond and crossing rannoch moor. The west highland way starts in milngavie town centre, just 25 minutes by train from glasgow central station. Not the west highland way describes alternative routes over mountains, smaller hills or high passes to all but one of the west highland ways nine stages, providing alternatives away from the main roads. Macs adventure pdf guide to walking the west highland way. Its a 96 mile adventure from milngavie to fort william, filled with lovely scotland scenery that encompasses quiet lochs, impressive mountains, flowing rivers and much more. The highest point reached by the standard route is 548m at the summit of the devils staircase, between kingshouse and kinlochleven. The west highland way is a spectacular area in scotland. The west highland way should be a simple enough distance hike to complete, but make enough mistakes and that simple hike can quickly turn into a nightmare. From pictish forts, through the highland clearances to world war ii memorials there is a real sense of. Interesting benches at the start of the west highland way. The west highland way was scotlands first long distance route and remains by far the most popular. The west highland way is a 96 mile long distance walking trail from milgnavie on the edge of glasgow to fort william in the west of scotland.
For info on each segment, visit the trails pages listed here. Of course we had to stop for an obligatory photo at the west highland way obelisk in the centre of town, where there are also a couple of cute benches marking the start of the walk. It is 154 km long, running from milngavie north of glasgow to fort william in the scott. West highland way walking tours hiking the scottish. With addon day trips over ben lomond or beinn dorain. Stretching for 151km 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. The west highland way hike takes you on a journey through scotlands spectacular highland landscape. The west highland way stretches 96 miles 154 km from milngavie to fort william, taking in a huge variety of scenery along the way, from countryside parks to lochshores and open moorlands to steep mountains. Hillwalk tours west highland way route and trailheads. At 154 kilometres in length, it usually takes around 68 days to complete plus a traditional ascent of ben nevis to cap it off. West highland way interactive map and route walking the west. West highland way map plan the 96mile walking route.
For detailed route guides please use the drop down menu above. The walking route for the west highland way, from milngavie to fort william brought to you by ams scotland baggage transfer. Signage throughout the west highland way is very good. Youll pass through green pastures, walk along the beautiful loch lomond, and take in incredible highland vistas. If youre interested in taking on this worldfamous long distance hiking trail then have a look through this. Note an accompanying cicerone guidebook the west highland way isbn9781852848576 describes the full route with lots of other practical, historical and cultural information.
The west highland way waterproof map from footprint is a mapguide to the 95 mile 153km route between milngavie and fort william. West highland way scottish highlands 2020 all you need. Although starting close to glasgow, you are quickly walking through open countryside. The following is a guide to the west highland way, designed to help you in booking your baggage transfer. The route begins in milngavie near glasgow and after 95 miles of outstanding scenery, finishes in fort. West highland way holiday packages and baggage transfer.
Detailed mapping, full legend in english, french and german. West highland way guidebook and os map booklet cicerone. It attracts about 85,000 people every year, of whom more than 30,000 walk the entire route. Ideal for visitors with limited time, this guided tour transports you to loch ness and other highland highlights with ease and efficiency. The 96 mile west highland way starts in the town of milngavie which can found in the suburbs of northwest glasgow.
All the mostasked questions on the west highland way. Most walkers take between 5 and 7 days to walk the way staying overnight in one of the many towns along its route. The typical itinerary for the west highland way is over 8 days, allowing one day for ben nevis at the end. Id been in scotland for a few months and hadnt seen such a steady forecast lasting 45 days. For indepth planning and guidance along the west highland way, we recommend buying one of the many detailed publications on the west highland way, available to buy on amazon the west highland way map. The west highland way was the first official ldp in scotland, being designated as a long distance route back in 1980, which are now known as scotlands great trails. The west highland way is 96 miles 153 km long and links milngavie glasgow to fort william. The map is split into 4 sections to help with route planning. The terrain over the course of the route is varied and includes wide. The west highland way is usually walked northwards starting in and ending in fort william. The west highland way stretches 96 miles 154 km from milngavie to fort william, taking in a huge variety of scenery along the way, from countryside parks. The map is great to get an overview of each days distance and terrain we frequently checked it to get an idea of where we are and how long we had to go. Well take a short train journey to milngavie, where well drop off our bags, and then we start our west highland way tour. If you wish to enjoy a similar scottish walk, both the east highland way.
If you just want to focus on enjoying hiking and not reading a map, a guided tour is the best option for you. Well be adding points of interest and accommodation to this map over time. Please note that accommodation along the west highland way is in extremely high demand, so be sure to await confirmation of your booking before making firm travel plans. The east highland way self guided walking holiday the east highland way traverses the dramatic landscapes of the highlands of scotland. The west highland way national trails and long distance. The trail is divided between loch lomond national park, open countryside, and in the forest surrounded by streams.
The west highland way winds through the scenic countryside of scotland. Walkers ways specialise in arranging your selfguided walk on the west highland way. A footprint mapguide to the 95 mile route between milngavie and fort william. Opt for a personalized experience of the scottish highlands on a smallgroup day trip from edinburgh, limited to 16 people. We were nervous about doing a self guided walk but the route is so well signposted and we met some lovely people along the. West highland way in 59 days contours walking holidays.
Not the west highland way guidebook cicerone press. The information boards are particularly good if you want to find out more about the history of each area that you pass through. Tough, light, waterproof map with additional visitor information including finding accommodation, travel planning and route history. West highland way walkhighlands top 50 best hikes in the world weve researched the tastiest bites on the west highland way and compiled a convenient list of the best places to eat and drink along the route. The west highland way stretches 96 miles 154 km from milngavie to fort william, taking in a huge variety of scenery along the way, from. The west highland way is a walking trail running for 152km through the southern and western highlands of scotland, from glasgow to fort william. West highland way route map, route profile and gpx file.
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