Great Glen Way
Explore the Great Glen Way at your own pace on a full-length self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Great Glen Way
https://www.contours.co.uk/great-glen-way
A stunning walk from Fort William to Inverness through Scotland's Great Glen.
From £520 per person
This holiday option explores the full length of the Great Glen Way National Trail from Fort William to Inverness. This epic 73-mile holiday encounters the iconic British landmarks of Ben Nevis and Loch Ness, along with a plethora of other fantastic scenery to enjoy.
As you cross the breadth of Scotland from coast to coast, expect a unique mixture of beautiful views, charming settlements, elusive wildlife and fascinating history, making for an all-round magnificent walking adventure.
Tracing the course of the Caledonian Canal through spectacular forests.
Discovering the impressive castles on the route, including Urquhart Castle and Ardverikie Castle.
Revelling in the sense of achievement as you cross the country of Scotland from coast to coast.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GGW1 | From Fort William to Inverness | 5 days walking | £520 | |
| GGW2 | From Fort William to Inverness | 6 days walking | £605 | |
| GGW3 | From Fort William to Inverness | 7 days walking | £695 |
Travel to Fort William where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Fort William to Gairlochy (T). 10.5 miles (17km)
Gairlochy (T) to South Laggan. 12 miles (19km)
South Laggan to Invermoriston. 18.5 miles (30km)
Invermoriston to Drumnadrochit. 14 miles (22km)
Drumnadrochit to Inverness. 18 miles (29km)
Depart from Inverness 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.
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 walk 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 walking on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Walker 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:
To find out more about the weather forecast for your chosen holiday's general location, please see the following websites:
“Thank you, we had a lovely, hassle-free holiday.”Mrs Cresswell, UK
“In addition to the focus on accommodation, my walking companion and I were immensely impressed by the service, enthusiasm and organisational skills of Contours staff. Everything went really smoothly and we had a great holiday.”Ms Williams, UK
“Everything was perfectly organised and timed. Thank you very much!”Mr Gubser, Switzerland
“A fine walk which we were glad we had done from North to South. This was our sixth trip with Contours as a group and on the whole we were pleased with your standard of service once again.”Mr McDonough, UK
“Everything was arranged very well the same as baggage transportation.”Mr Mostaan, Belgium
“While the weather was challenging at times, the scenery was breathtaking and the path clear.”Mr Bounds, Australia
“Nice places to stay, fine weather, beautiful nature.”Mrs Petersen, Denmark
“Thank you, we had a lovely, hassle-free holiday… Everything went smoothly, pick-ups, etc.”Mrs Cresswell, UK
“Contours, thank you for a wonderful holiday.”Mr Windle, UK