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
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A walk through Scotland's Great Glen along the impressive Caledonian Canal.
From £420 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 offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.
We also organise trail running holidays along this route. Find out more.
From £808 per person
The Great Glen Way travels 73 miles from Fort William to Inverness. This epic 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.
This route can be walked in the opposite direction upon request. Please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GGW1 | From Fort William to Inverness | 5 days walking | £808 | |
| GGW2 | From Fort William to Inverness | 6 days walking | £931 | |
| GGW3 | From Fort William to Inverness | 7 days walking | £1058 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GGWSB1 | From Fort Augustus to Drumnadrochit | 2 days walking | £420 |
“Very well organized, great accommodation, perfect communication - and terrific weather!!!”Mr Skrzipietz, Germany
“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
“We had a fabulous time. All the B&Bs were super - baggage transfer no problems.”Mr Dunn, Germany
“Very enjoyable walk with good accommodation and food along the way. Maybe in Devon or Cornwall next time.”Mr Anderson, USA
“Once again delighted with all the information given and accommodation provided. Piggy Back baggage people seemed to be super. have recommended Contours to just about everybody we met. Man thanks I thoroughly enjoyed my walking holiday.”Miss Redden, UK
“Thank you, we had a lovely, hassle-free holiday.”Mrs Cresswell, UK
“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
