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 walk through Scotland's Great Glen along the impressive Caledonian Canal.
From £370 per person
Take in Scotland’s finest scenery on a long-distance walking holiday through the Highlands, past Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, and along the shore of Loch Ness.
The Great Glen Way National Trail follows the route of the Caledonian Canal, which links the enormous lochs of the Great Glen all the way from the Atlantic Ocean to the North Sea. Open moorland, tree-lined towpaths, and towering, heather-clad hills are staple views, alongside castles and forts that have witnessed some of the most bloody scenes of Scotland’s turbulent history.
We also organise trail running holidays along this route. Find out more.
From £705 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.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GGW1 | From Fort William to Inverness | 5 days walking | £705 | |
| GGW2 | From Fort William to Inverness | 6 days walking | £815 | |
| GGW3 | From Fort William to Inverness | 7 days walking | £925 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GGWSB1 | From Fort Augustus to Drumnadrochit | 2 days walking | £370 |
Please note: For 2023 and 2024, a trail diversion is in effect due to tree felling taking place at South Laggan. This diversion has been incorporated into our itineraries, with current mileages, maps, GPX files and other tour information reflecting this temporary route. If you have any queries regarding this, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss this with you.
Travel to Fort William where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Fort William to Gairlochy(T). 11 miles (17.5km)
Gairlochy(T) to Invergarry. 17 miles (27km)
Invergarry to Invermoriston. 15.5 miles (25km)
Invermoriston to Drumnadrochit. 15 miles (24km)
Drumnadrochit to Inverness. 19 miles (30.5km)
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.
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 in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
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:
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.
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:
“A great walk and much more camaradarie with fellow walkers the majority of whom were from US, Canada and Europe. There was a variety of terrain from three days of Loch and canal walking followed by hills.”Mrs Deadman, UK
“The lady who organised this is, Victoria Butcher, was very helpful. Fort Augustus to Invermoriston is a magical stage; lovely forest and highland views.”Mr King, UK
“Everything with your service went smoothly! We had wonderful B&Bs and good service with the hosts as well. Everything worked well. Accommodations were excellent. Our things were smoothly transferred!”Ms Aaltonen, Finland
“It was an amazing walk and an enjoyable time with all the hosts we met during the walk. We don't have enough words - especially in English - to explain how much we liked it.”Mr Moreno, Spain
“Excellent as always.”Dr Phillips, UK
“Everything was perfect, some hard parts (especially for my Achilles tendons) but worth every penny.”Mr Jurkovic, Slovakia
“This is the first time I have used a company to arrange our walking holiday. I was a bit worried that the accommodation wouldn't be as good as when I have arranged it myself but I was pleasantly surprised.”Ms Fiona Day, 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
“All the B&Bs were just great, with warm welcoming, excellent facilities and services rendered. Transfer of luggage perfect. Holiday pack provided excellent.”Mr Mathiot, Switzerland
