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On the West Highland Way at the top of Glen Coe
On the West Highland Way at the top of Glen Coe

West Highland Way
Self-guided walking holiday

Details
7 days' trekking
Scottish Highlands
Intermediate (Walking grades)
Self-guided
Starting in Milngavie
Ending in Fort William
Typical walk 21.5km, 400m ascent
Highest altitude 548m
Dog-friendly

Looking to Loch Lomond through the memorial at Rowardennan
Loch Lomond (Photo gallery)

Accommodation
8 nights, staying in:
B&Bs and guesthouses (5)
Small hotels (2)
Inn (1)

Included
Accommodation and itinerary
Breakfasts
Expert and unlimited advice
Routecards, maps, local info
Emergency card

Dates
April to October 2009
Choose any date to start on

Prices (standard trip)
7 days, 8 nights
£450pp (single supplement £120)

Prices (alternative trips)
5 days, 6 nights: a quick dash
£370pp (single supplement £90)

6 days, 7 nights: a speedy trek
£410pp (single supplement £110)

8 days, 9 nights: a relaxed trek
£500pp (single supplement £140)

9 days, 10 nights: no long days
£550pp (single supplement £150)

Walking from Kinlochleven to Fort William over the Lairigmor (the big pass)
To Fort William! (Photo gallery)

Options
Add baggage transfer for £40pp
Skip the first night in Milngavie
Start from Glasgow or part-way in
Stay in luxury or in hostels


+ Complete Scotland's classic long-distance trail
+ Expert advice on routes and itineraries
+ Walk on your ideal dates with your ideal companions

Latest news May 2009
Please contact us any time; our season on the WHW is underway and we're booking trips in for summer.

The West Highland Way runs for 152km (95 miles) from Scotland's largest city, Glasgow, to Fort William, the hub of the Western Highlands. Finish your trek in style underneath Britain's highest mountain Ben Nevis.

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 on 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.

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.



Map showing the route of UK Exploratory's West Highland Way self-guided walking holiday


Happy clients

"Fantastic trip. Weather was great as well. Thanks for your service - it was good to know we had someone to ring if we needed it and the route cards were great. We met other walkers using other companies that did not have such resources."

Peter Green, Australia
(West Highland Way, June 2008)

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