East Highland Way
A walk through the glens, hills and mountains of the Scottish Highlands from Fort William to Aviemore.
5 to 9 nights
84 miles
Moderate to Strenuous
From £565 per person
East Highland Way
Self-guided walking holidays on the East Highland Way. Explore at your own pace, with hand-picked B&Bs and daily luggage transfers.
East Highland Way
https://www.contours.co.uk/east-highland-way
A walk through the glens, hills and mountains of the Scottish Highlands from Fort William to Aviemore.
From £565 per person
Book a walking holiday on the East Highland Way and meander through the Highlands of Scotland, from Fort William at the foot of Ben Nevis to Aviemore in the shadow of the Cairngorm Mountains.
The walk passes through secluded glens, heather-clad hills, rugged mountains and pine-scented forests. The wildlife here is abundant, and with luck you may spot golden eagles, red squirrels, mountain hares and even the elusive Scottish wildcat.
As well as the iconic scenery and wildlife on offer, this trail also explores some of Scotland’s finest historical attractions including Old Inverlochy Castle, the Pictish Fort Dun da Lamh and the island castle of Loch an Eilein.
Walking in the shadow of the impressive mountain of Ben Nevis on the route out of Fort William.
Looking for the elusive Scottish wildcat in the woodland and moorland of the Scottish Highlands.
Experiencing the sense of remote wildness as you pass through contrasting landscapes, including quiet mountains, remote moorland and ancient Caledonian forests.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EHW1 | From Fort William to Aviemore | 4 days walking | £565 | |
| EHW2 | From Fort William to Aviemore | 5 days walking | £675 | |
| EHW3 | From Fort William to Aviemore | 6 days walking | £790 | |
| EHW4 | From Fort William to Aviemore | 7 days walking | £900 | |
| EHW5 | From Fort William to Aviemore | 8 days walking | £1010 |
Travel to Fort William where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Fort William to Inverlair(T). 22 miles (35km) / 2178 ft (664 m) ascent
Inverlair(T) to Feagour(T). 21.5 miles (34.5km) / 1785 ft (544 m) ascent
Feagour(T) to Kingussie. 20.5 miles (33km) / 1578 ft (481 m) ascent
Kingussie to Aviemore. 19.5 miles (31.5km) / 1365 ft (416 m) ascent
Depart from Aviemore after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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“Very lucky with weather, two hours of rain only. Accommodation was excellent. Have used Contours for many years and yet to have a bad holiday.”Mr Ross, UK
“Stunning without road noise and meeting one or two locals along the way until Aviemore.”Mrs Pratt, UK
“Excellent accommodation and transfers.”Mr Algar, UK
“A super mix - moors, forests and lochside.”Mr Hadfield, UK
“As always Contours provides super support and service.”Mr Callan, UK
Dog friendly