Itinerary at a glance

With Loch Lomond, the largest lake awaits you, and Ben Nevis is considered the highest mountain in Great Britain. The Trossachs National Park is particularly idyllic, while in Fort William you can look back on your week of hiking.

Through the old county of Lennox you walk across a rural area into the small town of Drymen. A must is to stop and taste one (or more) of the outstanding whiskeys at Glengoyne Distillery.

Todays section offers a nice change in scenery alternating between Lowlands and Highlands. This is most apparent from ‚Conic Hill’, the ascent is indeed strenuous, however the stunning views onto Loch Lomond and others treats will more than make up for it.

The majority of this day is spent walking along the east banks of Loch Lomond. A beautiful trail along roaring wild streams, green forests, a hill moor and an abundance of animals awaits. Enjoy this day in Trossachs National Park with all of your five senses.

Short transfer to Bridge of Orchy. Along an old military path, you walk past countless, deep black lakes. The aim of today is Kingshouse – a former trading station in the middle of Scottish Highlands. On the way you even pass a small ski-resort.

Follow an old army road from Kingshouse to Altnafeadh while enjoying a marvellous view on to the well-known ‚Weeping Glens’. Via the ‚Devils Staircase’, a col which is also the highest point (550 m) of the West Highland Way, onwards with breathtaking views of Ben Navis, Scotland’s highest mountain, into the pretty little town Kinlochleven.

Fantastic views along your trail, through a quiet valley with pine forests and moors onwards into the direction of Fort William. Approximately half way there you reach a col which takes you to Glen Nevis. At the opposite side of this valley towers Ben Nevis. Walk past Ben Nevis Visitor Center from where the ‚Glen Nevis street’ steers you towards your final destination Fort William.

Itinerary at a glance

Through the old county of Lennox you walk across a rural area into the small town of Drymen. A must is to stop and taste one (or more) of the outstanding whiskeys at Glengoyne Distillery.

Hiking sign of the West Highland Way at Beinglas Farm

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Mystical waterfall on the West Highland Way

Difficulty level

Mountain Hiking

Although the ‚West Highland Way’ is the most well known Scottish long-distance walking trail, you nevertheless walk on deserted paths amidst impressive scenery. For the daily hikes, a good fitness level and surefootedness are required. Mainly well marked hiking trails.

Other variations of this tour

Walker on good paths along the mountains on the stage from Kinlochleven to Fort William

West Highland Way

10 Days

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Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Services

Included

Accommodation in beautiful 3***-hotels and B&B`s
Breakfast
Luggage transfer
1 Tour Glengoyne distillery, incl. tasting
Carefully elaborated route description
Detailed travel and tour documents 1x per room (German, English)
App for Navigation and GPS-data
Service hotline

Optional extras

Transfer from Edinburgh airport to Milngavie (up to 4 people), price per ride EUR 179, duration approx. 1.5 hours.
Transfer city centre Edinburgh to Milngavie (up to 4 people) price per ride EUR 209, duration approx. 1-1.5 hours.
Transfer from Fort William to Glasgow airport/Glasgow city centre (up to 4 people, bookable from 9:30 am – 5 pm), price per ride EUR 305, duration approx. 2,5-3 hours.
Transfer from Fort William to Edinburgh airport (up to 4 people, bookable from 9:30 am – 4 pm), price per ride EUR 329, duration approx. 3-3.5 hours.
Transfer from Fort William to Edinburgh city centre (up to 4 people, bookable from 9:30 am – 4 pm), price per ride EUR 349, duration approx. 3.5-4 hours.
A reservation is necessary for all transfers. The transfers are to be paid for in advance.

Information

Arrival / Departure

Edinburgh or Glasgow airport . By shuttlebus into city center and by train (www.nationalrail.com) in approx. 1,5 hours (Edinburgh) or 45 minutes (Glasgow) to Milngavie.
Return journey from Fort William to Edinburgh or Glasgow or Edinburghby bus approx. 3 hours to 4 hours. Reservation is recommended (www.citylink.co.uk).
Please note that a valid passport is required for this trip.

Things to note

Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
This tour is a partner tour.

Sustainability bonus

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of EUR 20 per room.