Trekking

West Highland Way

United Kingdom · Scottish Highlands

Scotland's best-known long-distance trail from the edge of Glasgow to Fort William.

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Route overview

Scotland's flagship long-distance trail from Milngavie to Fort William.

Why travellers choose this trip

National long-distance walking trip with consistent demand across self-guided, supported, and guided formats.

Milngavie start, Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor, Glen Coe views, and a Fort William finish that pairs naturally with Ben Nevis.

Route stages

Stage 1

Milngavie to Fort William traverse

Milngavie to Fort William

Distance
154 km
Ascent
3,950M
Time
2.3 days

The full national trail linking Glasgow's northern edge to Fort William.

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Mountain collections

National Mountain Lists 1557

Marilyns

British hills with at least 150 metres of prominence.

National Mountain Lists 464

Nuttalls

Peaks over 2000 feet in England and Wales with prominence.