West Highland Way - South section
Contours Walking Holidays
West Highland Way - South section
https://www.contours.co.uk/west-highland-way-southern-section
Milngavie to Crianlarich along the southern half of the West Highland Way through the Scottish lowlands.
From £355 per person
This walking holiday keeps to the lower-level trails of the southern half of the West Highland Way, steeped in Scottish landscapes and history. Through woodland and farmland, the route ascends to Conic Hill for a panoramic introduction to Loch Lomond.
Down it descends to the loch’s smooth shores, which lead the way to Inverarnan. Glen Falloch lies ahead, guiding the route into Crianlarich along gentle pathways well-suited to this more approachable section of the West Highland Way.
Experiencing Scotland’s iconic and beautiful lochs and lowlands.
Exploring the wealth of fascinating history found along the trail.
Peering out to the amazing Highland Boundary fault line from Conic Hill.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHWS1 | From Milngavie to Crianlarich | 3 days walking | £355 | |
| WHWS2 | From Milngavie to Crianlarich | 4 days walking | £435 | |
| WHWS3 | From Milngavie to Crianlarich | 5 days walking | £515 |
The West Highland Way trail is a very popular trail, especially during the month of May. If you are considering walking the trail during May, please contact us to check availability or book very early to avoid disappointment.
Travel to Milngavie where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Milngavie to Drymen. 12 miles (19km)
Drymen to Rowardennan. 15 miles (24km)
Rowardennan to Crianlarich. 20 miles (32km)
Depart from Crianlarich 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:
A note about transfersYou can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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