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West Highland Way

West Highland Way

A walking holiday along the iconic long-distance route between Milngavie and Fort William.

4 to 10 nights
47-95 miles
Moderate to Strenuous

From £516 per person

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About the trail

Art of a shaggy highland cow, found on the West Highland Way.Walk 95 miles along the West Highland Way, clambering through the epic countryside of the Scottish Highlands to views over jagged mountains and glittering lochs. Although the trail begins in wooded lowlands and along pebbled lochsides, it soon rises past dramatic cascades and over windswept moorland onto rugged mountainsides.

With mighty peaks as a constant staggering backdrop, the West Highland Way clambers ascents such as the Devil’s Staircase to win breath-taking views across the Scottish Highlands. This is a gorgeous and immersive route, supported by the villages dotted along its length that provide warm, cosy places to rest up.

The West Highland Way is also the most popular trail in Scotland, so make sure to book your holiday early as accommodation fills up quickly!

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.

Choose your route

  • West Highland Way
  • West Highland Way - North Section
  • West Highland Way - South Section

About this route

4 to 6 nights
49 miles
Moderate to Demanding
23rd March to 19th October

From £557 per person

West Highland Way - North Section

On old military and drovers’ roads, the north section of the West Highland Way departs Crianlarich and strikes into the mountainous heart of the Highlands. It tours over desolate Rannoch Moor, up through the Aonach Eagach mountains on the Devil’s Staircase, and through the Lairigmor pass to Glen Nevis and Fort William.

This shortened version of the West Highland Way is the perfect way to ensconce yourself in Scottish mountain scenery.

This route can be walked in the opposite direction upon request. Please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.

Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
WHWN1 From Crianlarich to Fort William 4 nights, 3 days walking Demanding £557
WHWN2 From Crianlarich to Fort William 5 nights, 4 days walking Moderate / Demanding £680
WHWN3 From Crianlarich to Fort William 6 nights, 5 days walking Moderate £819

Customer reviews from the West Highland Way - North Section

“The hike is awesome and highly recommended for fit travellers. Had a great time and met many wonderful people.”
Mr Osmus, USA
“The delivered package was very helpful. The West Highland Way booklet, directions etc. etc. helped in the total great experience. Apart from the perfect arrangements the weather was perfect. Five days of Scotland and not one drop of rain! If this is the standard, we'll be back.”
Mr Buurman, Netherlands
“We felt like we were the "guests of honor" at each b&b. We always had such wonderful service and the rooms with the best view! We could not have had a better experience! We loved each b&b, we had wonderful weather, the instructions were clear. I appreciated having everything settled in advance for a worry-free holiday with my Mom!”
Mrs Spencer, USA
“The scenery was incomparable.”
Mr Hart, USA
“Thank you for your hard work in booking this walkers holiday for us. We had a wonderful walk over 5 days of glorious sunshine. Much enjoyed & all went well.”
Mr Williams, UK
“Well organised & it all went to plan. It was a hard walk on very unforgiving ground.”
Dr Wood, UK
“Wonderful walking holiday in beautiful countryside. Lucky with the weather - no rain. Well chosen walk segments. Good accommodations. Good planning.”
Ms Charles, UK
“Smooth sailing! We had an excellent trip! Just perfect itinerary for our group.”
Ms Kampmann, UK
“It was one of the best walks we have done - we loved it. We were so lucky with the weather - blue skies, sunshine, warmth - and this was the Scottish Highlands!”
Mr Hamon, UK
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