Best of The West Highland Way
Walk the highlights of the West Highland Way—Scotland’s most famous long distance trail. Follow the route as it winds its way north through verdant lowlands, traces the “bonnie banks” of Loch Lomond, and follows deep glens steeped in turbulent clan history. Nowadays, you’ll find the West Highland Way brimming with welcoming Highland hotels and like-minded hikers reveling in the vastness of this stunning landscape.
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updated on: October 06, 2020
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Hiking route
· United Kingdom
Balmaha to Rowardennan
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
12.1 km
Duration
3:30 h
Ascent
153 m
Descent
133 m
Follow the path along the shore of Loch Lomond to reach Rowardennan.
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Hiking route
· United Kingdom
Rowardennan to Inverarnan
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
22.7 km
Duration
7:00 h
Ascent
216 m
Descent
229 m
On this section of the West Highland Way, the path rises high above Loch Lomond giving excellent views of the Arrochar Alps. Shortly after leaving ...
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Hiking route
· United Kingdom
Bridge of Orchy to Kingshouse
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
19.5 km
Duration
6:00 h
Ascent
442 m
Descent
372 m
After passing the isolated Inveroran hotel, walk across the Rannoch Moor and look upon Scotland's most iconic mountain: Buachaille Etive Mor.
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Hiking route
· United Kingdom
Kingshouse to Kinlochleven
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
14.4 km
Duration
5:00 h
Ascent
339 m
Descent
581 m
Climb the Devil's Staircase and catch a glimpse of Ben Nevis (Scotland's highest mountain) on this section of the West Highland Way between Glencoe ...
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Hiking route
· United Kingdom
Kinlochleven to Fort William
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
24.2 km
Duration
7:00 h
Ascent
504 m
Descent
509 m
The final section on the West Highland Way: follow a track through the beautiful forests of Glen Nevis to gain excellent views of Ben Nevis before ...
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