Itinerary

Day 1 / Glasgow to Invernarnan

You have the option to arrive at Glasgow main airport or Prestwick; which is only a short train ride outside of Glasgow. From here you will take a bus to Inverarnan your first accommodation on the West Highland Way.

Day 2 / Inverarnan to Tyndrum

The West Highland Way leaves Inverarnan on a relatively easy section that takes you north-west along by the base of Ben Glas Mountain, through Glen Folloch and onto Strath Fillan. As you travel along you will cross and re-crosses the river Folloch which is the main east-west natural divide of the Scottish Highlands. Before you get to your destination you will pass what remains of the ruins of St. Fillan’s Priory. Distance: 20.5 km/12 miles, Acent: 200 m/600 ft Approximate walking time: 6 hrs “All travellers who use this wild and beautiful place will do so in peace if they tread there path lightly.” (An inscription from a plaque as you approach the remains on the priory)

Day 3 / Tyndrum to Inveroran

An easy section that takes you north out of Tyndrum on an old military road that was constructed around 1750 and along by the West Highland Railway-Line that links Glasgow with Fort William. The views along this section are mainly dominated by two mountains on the right; first Beinn Odhar and then Beinn Dorain. The section may be easy but it is incredibly beautiful; in summer it offers an array of wild flowers and green pastures. Distance: 15 km/9 miles, Ascent: 145 m/435 ft Approximate walking time: 4 hrs

Day 4 / Inveroran to Kingshouse

One of the most remote sections of the trail which follows an old drover’s road that skirts along the western fringe of Rannoch Moor. (I can find no words that can justify my experience on this section of the trail) One has to personally walk it to experience the peace and serenity that it has to offer. Wild red deer; black grouse and sheep roam at will here. Distance: 15 km/9 miles, Ascent: 90 m/270 ft Approximate walking time: 4 hrs

Day 5 / Kingshouse to Kinlochleven

From Kingshouse the trail enters the beautiful scenery of Glencoe and at Altnafeadh climbs steadily over the Devils Staircase. This is an old military road that rises to almost 500Mtrs; 1500Ft at its highest point before making a long descent into Kinlochleven. You will have glorious mountain views throughout the day. Distance: 15 km/9 miles, Ascent: 250 m/750 ft Approximate walking time: 4 hrs

Day 6 / Kinlochleven to Fort William

The final section of the West Highland Way takes you back onto the old military road; with a steady climb out of Kinlochleven; through an area of natural woodlands that every now and then offers you some splendid views over Loch Leven and back over part of your previous walk. You will pass an old ruined village called Tigh-Na-Sleubhaich and clear evidence of its once inhabitants can still be seen to the present day. The final part of the trail takes you down into Glen Nevis where you will have some great views of Ben Nevis; Scotland’s highest mountain. The trail finishes at the visitors centre in Fort William. Distance: 24 km/15 miles, Ascent: 225 m/675 ft Approximate walking time: 7 hrs

Day 7 / Depart

After a hearty Scottish breakfast you can take the train back to Glasgow