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West Highland Way
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About our walking holidays (FAQs)
The West Highland Way: A guide to the walk
Photo gallery: West Highland Way
Walking in the UK: An introduction
Holiday Updates
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Contact us
Please email us to discuss any aspect of this holiday at info@ukexploratory.com. We'll be glad to advise.
| Holidays . FAQs . Schedule . Last Minute . Booking | |
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Length
8 nights
Starting in Milngavie north of Glasgow
Ending in Fort William
Region
Scottish Highlands
The walking
7 days trekking
Self-guided
Intermediate grade
Typical walk of 400m ascent in 21.5km (7 day trip)
Highest altitude 548m
Optional guided days
Dog-friendly
Included
8 nights of guesthouse/hotel/inn/B&B accommodation
Breakfasts
(Hostel trip available, not including breakfasts)
Itinerary
Routecards, map, local information
Emergency Card
Holiday Notes - full details in our 2-page dossier
Any dates are possible from April to October 2008.
| Guesthouses (per person) | Price | Booking |
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Quick WHW dash - 5 days 6 nights (single supp £90) Average daily distance 30.5km |
£370 |
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Speedier WHW - 6 days 7 nights (single supp £110) Average daily distance 25km |
£410 |
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Standard WHW - 7 days 8 nights (single supp £120) Average daily distance 21.5km |
£450 |
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Relaxed WHW - 8 days 9 nights (single supp £140) Average daily distance 19km |
£500 |
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WHW, no long days - 9 days 10 nights (single supp £150) Average daily distance 17km |
£550 |
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| Mostly hostels (per person) | Price | Booking |
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Standard WHW - 7 days 8 nights (single supp £30) Average daily distance 21.5km |
£330 |
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Add-ons
Add baggage transfer for £40 per person.
Add a rest day for £35 (£45 single) or £20 in hostels.
Remove first or last nights by taking off the same price.
Let us take you back to the start - ask us for a price.
Tweak your trip
Would you prefer a different schedule of overnight stops, or to start part way into the route? Once in Fort William, stay on for an extra day to climb Ben Nevis. Or you might like to spend a first night in Glasgow and walk the scenic link path from the city centre to Milngavie. Would you like luxury stays? Please tell us your ideal approach to the WHW and we'll make it happen!
Bespoke holidays
Alternative self-guided treks
Try another classic self-guided walk in the UK.
Pennine Way Central
Coast to Coast
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![]() Loch Lomond at Rowardennan |
![]() The final stage to Fort William |
![]() Success! The end of the trek |
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