View from the mountain to the bay and its small islands

Walkers enjoy the walk through Bridgle of Orchy

Itinerary

“Mull’guy” is what this small town, about 60 kilometre north of Glasgow is called. Discover the small pedestrian zone in its centre and buy the final provisions for the coming hiking tour.

The tour takes you out of the town through quiet forests and takes you slowly to the Highlands. On the way to Drymen you will pass the Glengoyne Distillery. Make a stop here to taste a glass of whiskey and learn more about the production of this Scottish speciality. Drymen is the last major stage town for a long period of time.

approx. 5 h

approx. 21 km

280 m

270 m

You climb “Conic Hill” first and enjoy the views of Loch Lomond - Scotland's largest lake. The climb down takes you to Balmaha and then civilization ends for a few kilometres. There are only narrow footpaths on the east bank of Loch Lomonds. The walk is like sheer poetry.

approx. 6 - 7 h

approx. 24 km

575 m

610 m

One of the most beautiful stages on the West Highland Way. You hike on forest roads to the waterfall in Inversnaid. Afterwards the path passes idyllically along the shore. Up, down, left, right... the trail is idyllic and varied, offers views of small islands and leads past the hiding place of the bandit Rob Roy.

approx. 6 h

approx. 23 km

505 m

An old military road leads you past countless, deep black lakes. Today’s destination is KIngshouse - a former trading post in the middle of the Scottish Highlands. On the way you will even pass a small ski resort.

approx. 5 - 6 h

approx. 16 - 20 km

325 - 485 m

230 - 390 m

Passing the most spectacular summit of Scotland, the Buachaille Etive Mòr you will reach the "Devils Staircase". Soldiers who had to cross the numerous curves gave this pass its name. The tour takes you down into a small valley and offers wonderful views of the surrounding peaks. The small town of Kinlochleven offers some civilization again after a few days in the untouched Highlands.

approx. 4 - 5 h

approx. 13 km

350 m

575 m

A long stage concludes the tour on the West Highland Way. You follow an old military road again, which takes you to a plateau. You walk through quiet forests and past the ruins of a small fort until Ben Nevis comes into sight. The hike into the small town of For William concludes the hike along the West Highland Way.

approx. 6 - 7 h

approx. 24 km

550 m

560 m

Tour character

Good physical condition is mandatory for the West Highland Way. The uphill climbs are usually not a problem, but the long stages are strenuous. The route is over well-maintained hiking trails and is perfectly sign-posted.

moderate

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Hiking holidays West Highland Way

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Category: 3*-hotels and B&B`s

Prices per person in CHF

Services & Information

Services

Included:

Accommodation as mentioned incl. breakfast
Daily luggage transfer
1 Tour through the Glengoyne distillery, incl. tasting
Transfer to Bridge of Orchy
Carefully elaborated route
Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
App for Navigation and GPS-data available
Service hotline

Note:

Bestseller - book early!
Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
Reservation fee of CHF 20.- per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection)

Information

Arrival/Departure:

Arrive by flight in Edinburgh or Glasgow. Take the bus to the city centre and then travel by train to Millngavie, a journey of 45 minutes to 1.5 hours
Travel back by bus to Glasgow or Edinburgh. Approx. 3 – 5 hours. Reservation recommended. www.citylink.co.uk
Transfer Glasgow Airport to Milngavie daily, CHF 85.- up to 4 persons approx. 0.5 h, reservation required, payable in advance.
Transfer Glasgow City Center to Milngavie daily, CHF 79.- up to 4 persons approx. 0.5 h, reservation required, payable in advance.
Transfer Edinburgh Airport to Milngavie daily, cost CHF 165.- up to 4 persons approx.. 1 – 1.5 h, reservation required, payable in advance.
Transfer Edinburgh City to Milngavie daily, cost CHF 199.- up to 4 persons approx. 1 – 1.5 h, reservation required, payable in advance.
Transfer from Fort William (between 09.30 and 17.00 hrs) to Glasgow Airport/ City Centre daily approx.. 2.5 – 3 h, CHF 299.- up to 4 persons, reservation required, payable in advance.
Transfer from Fort William (between 09.30 and 16.00 hrs) to Edinburgh Airport daily approx.. 3 – 3.5 h, cost CHF 329.- / Edinburgh City CHF 355.- approx. 3.5 – 4 h, reservation required, payable in advance.

Other important information:

The distance travelled is approximate and may differ from the actual distance.
Travel cancellation insurance, including travel interruption insurance is recommended.

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