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 £410 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.
Cyclists may enjoy our self-guided cycling holidays along the Great Glen Way.
We also organise trail running holidays along this route. Find out more.
From £769 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 | £769 | |
| GGW2 | From Fort William to Inverness | 6 days walking | £888 | |
| GGW3 | From Fort William to Inverness | 7 days walking | £1007 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GGWSB1 | From Fort Augustus to Drumnadrochit | 2 days walking | £410 |
“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
“Very enjoyable walk with good accommodation and food along the way. Maybe in Devon or Cornwall next time.”Mr Anderson, USA
“The hike was very brilliantly organized by Contours Walking Holidays. Simply put, Contours knows hiking, as the entire staff is out there doing it! The B&Bs and their locations were well placed along the hike. All the B&B’s were so helpful in planning where to eat, things to do in their village and packed us a wonderful lunch for the next day. We did take a day off from our hike in Fort Augustus. In Fort Augustus we played all day taking boat rides in an attempt to track down and find the Loch Ness Monster. Oh, yes, we came so close but Lizzie did indeed avoid us! We walked around the beautiful town, toured the Abby and grounds, and met so many awesome local people. There are so many choices for restaurants. I would describe the hike as “easy to moderate”. The views along the way were breath taking. Our pictures (over 1,000) and videos don’t even come close to what we saw with our eyes. I would recommend extra days in Fort William and Inverness as there is so much to do in those cities. If you are looking for a spectacular long-distance hike you owe it to yourself to have Contours Walking Holidays set up on the Great Glen Way! Great job Contours! We love you guys!”Mr Richards, USA
“We had a fabulous time. All the B&Bs were super - baggage transfer no problems.”Mr Dunn, Germany
“I would just like to say, on behalf of myself and the 2 friends I walked with, thank you for organising our accommodation and baggage transfer for our Great Glen walk. The accommodation was all very good, the transport of baggage went to schedule and the driver who picked us up in the middle of nowhere was on time and very helpful. The staff in your office kept us informed of the changes that were made to our plans. You even organised the weather, which was quite good, considering that south of the border they had torrential rain! We have done several long-distance walks and always organised our own accommodation and baggage transfer. Your company certainly made this all so easy and it was great that we were able to talk to the hosts at our accommodation beforehand. The directions we had for finding the accommodation were also good. Thank you.”Mrs Thursfield, UK
“Appreciated the organisation of the accommodation along the way and the baggage transfers which all went perfectly. The small guidebooks were helpful especially at times when we did get a little unsure of where to go. The emergency numbers were reassuring to have.”Mr Thompson, New Zealand
“We don't travel abroad that often, but if we do, we'd definitely consider another trip.”Mr Winslow, USA
“Excellent holiday.”Mr Betterton, UK
“While the weather was challenging at times, the scenery was breathtaking and the path clear.”Mr Bounds, Australia
