West Highland Way
Self-Guided Walking Holiday

+ Complete Scotland's classic long distance trail
+ Expert advice on routes and itineraries
+ Choose your ideal dates and ideal companions!

The West Highland way runs for 152km from Scotland's largest city, Glasgow, to Fort William, the hub of the Western Highlands underneath Britain's highest mountain Ben Nevis at 1,344m.

The walking is excellent underfoot. Enjoy the mix of old military tracks over the Highland moors, solid narrow paths in forests, and lochside trails. There are many attractions to this famous walk - the scenery being foremost among them. Starting in the rolling hills north of Glasgow the scenery builds up before reaching Loch Lomond. A long stretch along the lochside leads walkers into the mountainous country that is the theme for the rest of the route. Further on, the Way skirts Rannoch Moor to reach the head of Glencoe, lastly approaching Glen Nevis through a high valley with Ben Nevis ahead.

West Highland Way Update June 2008
Join us any time from now til October. The busy month of May is over so join us any time this summer for your week on the Way. Bring the dog too!

As a walking holiday, the West Highland Way excels due to the convenience of the staging posts, the interest along the way, and the easy access to the start and finish. This holiday covers the whole route from Milngavie to Fort William, missing out nothing and giving you true hiking satisfaction. We can also move your baggage between stops, as an extra, to reduce your load.

Your accommodation along the West Highland Way is a good mix of friendly guesthouses and B&Bs, characterful inns and comfy small hotels. New for 2008 we also offer a trek that stays in the many good hostels, wooden 'wigwams' and bunkhouses along the route.

Find out more

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

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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.