The West Highland Way

Walk the West Highland Way, Scotland’s most iconic long-distance hiking trail, and experience 156km (96 miles) of ever-changing landscapes — from the gentle paths north of Glasgow to the dramatic mountains of the Scottish Highlands. Running from Milngavie to Fort William, this legendary route is the first of Scotland’s Great Trails and is achievable for most walkers, typically completed in around one week. Whether you’re planning your first multi-day walk or returning to tackle a classic route, this trusted Cicerone guidebook gives you everything you need to walk the West Highland Way with confidence. It combines clear, stage-by-stage route descriptions with practical planning advice, helping you prepare thoroughly and enjoy the journey once you’re on the trail. The West Highland Way is described south to north in 7 stages, allowing you to follow the trail through increasingly dramatic Highland scenery while managing daily distances to suit your fitness and scheduleEach stage features clear, step-by-step route descriptions, supported by 1:100,000 OS mapping, helping you stay on track along the lochs and glens of Scotland's Great Trail Downloadable GPX files enable easy digital navigation on GPS devices or smartphone apps, so you can enjoy the sights of Loch Lomond and Bridge of Ochry without any stress A handy trek planner highlights facilities, public transport links and services along the route, alongside a comprehensive accommodation table for key destinations like Kinlochleven to help organise every aspect of your journeyAdditional insights from experienced guidebook author, Terry Marsh, cover the history of the trail as well as important factors to consider, like Scotland's famous midges and deer stalking season diversions Together, the detailed route descriptions, GPX downloads, and OS map booklet provide a trustworthy, all-in-one navigation package for Scotland’s most famous long-distance walk. Tackle the iconic West Highland Way with confidence.