West Highland Way Walking Holiday in Scotland
West Highland Way Walking Holiday
On this 95 mile Scottish walking holiday you hike through the West Highlands of Scotlands most stunning landscape along Loch Lomond to Fort William.
This is one of our Moorland Walking Holidays, and also one of our Scotland Walking Holidays.
Where in the UK is the West Highland Way
West Highland Way Walking Holiday
in Scotland
from Milngavie via Loch Lomond , Glencoe, Bridge of Orchy, Rannoch Moor to Fort William in the Scottish Highlands
The West Highland Way walking holiday in Scotland is a 95 mile (152 kilometres) way-marked walking trail. The route can be walked in either direction and for those looking for a longer walking holiday it can be linked to a walking holiday on The Great Glen Way.
This self guided West Highland Way walking holiday in Scotland’s West Highlands is through some of Scotland’s most historic land and makes a varied and interesting hiking tour. The West Highland Way passes through some of Scotland’s most stunning landscape, the magical lochs and moors full of wildlife. The highlights along the way are some of the West Highlands most famous. Loch Lomond, a centre for walkers and watersports for generations, is a great place to extend your stay and explore one of Scotland’s best loved lochs.
We offer 2 suggested itineraries for this West Highland Way walking holiday in Scotland:
Please see details and prices below.
The West Highland Way walking holiday connects with the
Great Glen Way
in Fort William, and the
John Muir Way
in Drymen.
You can combine this West Highland Way walking holiday in Scotland with a walk along the Scottish Highlands Great Glen on from Fort William to Inverness on The Great Glen Way for a longer walking holiday.
Our self-guided walking holidays are designed with your comfort and enjoyment in mind and can be tailor-made to your own personal requirements.
The routes are clearly way-marked to provide reassurance on your hiking vacation.
We use a selection of guest houses, inns or small hotels with en-suite or private bathroom to ensure you are well rested each night after a busy day hiking and sightseeing. Rest assured that all our accommodation walking holiday providers are hand-picked and offer you that famous British hospitality.
Special diets can be catered for, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free.
We organize the luggage transfer so your bags are at your next accommodation when you arrive. We try to get your bags delivered by 4pm, but this may be delayed due to road conditions.
Let’s Go Walking has developed one of the largest selection of walking holidays.
Our offices are staffed 9am to 9pm during our walking season (March to September) to ensure your walking holiday runs without a hitch.
All our walking holidays are self-guided and you must be a confident map reader and able to navigate from a compass bearing. The weather in the UK and Ireland can change quickly effecting visibility and underfoot conditions. It is important to carry a selection of clothing with you on your hike each day to cope with changing weather conditions. If you are not confident of completing any days walk, do not set out.
This walking holiday in the UK operates April to September and in either direction.
These daily distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too.
Our stated distances include mileage to the accommodation or pickup point and so may not agree with the guide book mileages.
Rest days can be taken in any location.
Why not combine this walk with a hiking tour in another part of England or the UK. Our staff will be happy to advise on necessary transfers.
Online booking available.
A deposit of £85 per person is required to secure the booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure.
Optional extra days and accommodation upgrades can be added during the booking process online.
Please wait for the confirmation of your holiday before making final travel plans just in case your holiday is not available for your requested date.
West Highland Way Walking Holiday
9 day itinerary
Milngavie to Fort William
7 days walking and 8 nights
Suggested Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive at Milngavie
Optional Day: extra day in Milngavie
Day 2: Milngavie to Drymen 12 miles
Day 3: Drymen to Rowardennan 14 miles
Day 4: Rowardennan to Inverarnan 14 miles
Day 5: Inverarnan to Tyndrum 13 miles
Day 6: Tyndrum to Kingshouse 19 miles
Day 7: Kingshouse to Kinlochleven 9 miles
Day 8: Kinlochleven to Fort William 14 miles
Optional Day: extra day in Fort William
Day 9: Depart after breakfast
9 day itinerary 8 nights
| Double or Twin Occupancy | Single Occupancy travelling with others | Solo Traveller |
|
| 2024 | £1,024 | £1,816 | £1,976 |
All prices subject to change
Extra night in Milngavie from £42.50 per person
Extra night in Fort William from £55.00 per person
Optional Accommodation Upgrades for
West Highland Way Walking Holiday
Can be added when booking online
Subject to availability Supplement per person per night
Drymen
Buchanan Arms Hotel
double/twin
£39.00
single
please ask
Winnock Hotel
£48.00
please ask
Rowardennan
Rowardennan Hotel
double/twin
£19.00
single
£38.00
Inverarnan
Drovers Inn
double/twin
£15.00
single
please ask
Kingshouse/Glencoe
Kingshouse Hotel en-suite room
double/twin
£89.00
single
£158.00
Fort William
Alexandra Hotel
double/twin
£55.00
single
please ask
Ben Nevis Hotel
£55.00
please ask
Nevis Bank Inn
£55.00
please ask
West Highland Way Walking Holiday
Milngavie to Fort William
Suggested Tour Duration:
8 nights, 7 days walking
Total Distance:
95 miles
Min/max daily distance:
9/19 miles
Average Daily distance:
14 miles
Grading:
moderate
Features:
Loch Lomond
Rannoch Moor
Glencoe
This route connects with:
Great Glen Way
John Muir Way
Please note the accommodation in Glencoe included in the price is for a room with shared bathroom.
If an en-suite room is required for this one night, please add the supplement for Kingshouse Hotel.
West Highland Way Walking Holiday
10 day itinerary
Milngavie to Fort William
8 days walking and 9 nights
Suggested Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive at Milngavie
Optional Day: extra day in Milngavie
Day 2: Milngavie to Drymen 12 miles
Day 3: Drymen to Rowardennan 14 miles
Day 4: Rowardennan to Inverarnan 14 miles
Day 5: Inverarnan to Tyndrum 13 miles
Day 6: Tyndrum to Bridge of Orchy 9 miles
Day 7: Bridge of Orchy to Kingshouse 10 miles
Day 8: Kingshouse to Kinlochleven 9 miles
Day 9: Kinlochleven to Fort William 14 miles
Optional Day: extra day in Fort William
Day 10: Depart after breakfast
10 day itinerary 9 nights
| Double or Twin Occupancy | Single Occupancy travelling with others | Solo Traveller |
|
| 2024 | £1,152 | £2,043 | £2,223 |
All prices subject to change
Extra night in Milngavie from £42.50 per person
Extra night in Fort William from £55.00 per person
Optional Accommodation Upgrades for
West Highland Way Walking Holiday
Can be added when booking online
Subject to availability Supplement per person per night
Drymen
Buchanan Arms Hotel
double/twin
£39.00
single
please ask
Winnock Hotel
£48.00
please ask
Rowardennan
Rowardennan Hotel
double/twin
£19.00
single
£38.00
Inverarnan
Drovers Inn
double/twin
£15.00
single
please ask
Bridge of Orchy
Bridge of Orchy Hotel
double/twin
£109.00
single
please ask
Kingshouse/Glencoe
Kingshouse Hotel en-suite room
double/twin
£89.00
single
£158.00
Fort William
Alexandra Hotel
double/twin
£55.00
single
please ask
Ben Nevis Hotel
£55.00
please ask
Nevis Bank Inn
£55.00
please ask
West Highland Way Walking Holiday
Milngavie to Fort William
Suggested Tour Duration:
9 nights, 8 days walking
Total Distance:
95 miles
Min/max daily distance:
9/14 miles
Average Daily distance:
12 miles
Grading:
moderate
Features:
Loch Lomond
Rannoch Moor
Glencoe
This route connects with:
Great Glen Way
John Muir Way
Please note the accommodation in Glencoe included in the price is for a room with shared bathroom.
If an en-suite room is required for this one night, please add the supplement for Kingshouse Hotel.
Please note the following events in Fort William:
The Scottish 6 day Motorcycle Trails usually takes place at the beginning of May. The 2024 dates to be determined.
The Downhill Cycling World Championships usually takes place at the beginning of August. The 2024 dates to be determined.
The West Highland Way Race will take place on Saturday 15th June 2024.
This affects the availability of accommodation in Fort William and our ability to deliver your luggage.
Therefore when booking your walking holiday on West Highland Way we suggest you avoid Fort William around these dates.
The Ben Nevis Hill Race will take place in Fort William on Saturday 7th September 2024.
This affects the availability of accommodation along the route and our ability to deliver your luggage.
Therefore when booking your walking holiday on West Highland Way we suggest you avoid these dates.
What’s included
in your West Highland Way Walking Holiday in Scotland
- accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- room with en-suite or private bathroom (except at Glencoe where the room shares a bathroom, upgrade to en-suite available), tea and coffee making facilities
- daily luggage transfer
- support should there be any problems on route
- detailed itineraries
- OS 1:25,000 map
- guide to West Highland Way
Optional Extras
for your West Highland Way Walking Holiday in Scotland
- upgrade to the region’s most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
- transfers back to car or station
- parking facilities
- rest days
- inn to inn walks
What’s not included
in your West Highland Way Walking Holiday in Scotland
- lunches and dinners
- travel insurance
Lunches and Dinners
These are not included.
Evening meals
These are available at overnight locations, either at your accommodation or in the town/village.
Packed lunches
These can be provided by your accommodation or can be obtained from a local store, or cafe or inn along the route.
Holiday Travel Insurance
We require that you take out holiday insurance as Let’s Go Biking Ltd accepts no liability for the following:
cancellation, personal accident, illness, loss/theft of personal possessions and/or money, and any unforeseen circumstances, especially travel delays.
This is in addition to our existing
booking conditions.
West Highland Way Walking Holiday: How to get there:
- By Plane to Edinburgh or Glasgow airport
- By Car to Milngavie where parking is available
- By Train / Bus to Milngavie/ Glasgow or Fort William
We have moorland walking holidays in the UK in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Ireland.
This is one of our categories of walking holidays.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
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