West Highland Way Accommodation
One of the highlights of your walking
holiday on the West Highland Way is the high standard of the accommodation
you will enjoy. The B&B's, inns and guesthouses we use are hand-picked
to ensure that you enjoy every minute of your stay. All offer a warm
welcome to walkers, traditional country hospitality and delicious
local food. We do recommend that you book this trip early as the
area is always popular and the hotels and inns do fill up early,
especially in high season. Our standard B&B
package includes hand-picked B&B, guesthouse and country inn
accommodation. Our hotel option uses only hotel accommodatino in
each location.
Single Rooms:
This independent walking holiday is available to solo walkers but as all our
holidays are priced per person based on two sharing there is a single supplement
payable to cover the additional costs we incur. If you require single rooms
within your party we will of course try to accommodate your request subject
to availability. The single supplement for multiple single rooms in one
party may be higher than advertised so please contact us directly for a
quote.
Meals:
A full Scottish or continental breakfast is included each morning while lunch
and dinner are not included so you are free to choose from the available
options. Your accommodation will more than happy to provide a packed lunch
on request and this can be booked on arrival, alternatively your info pack
also includes details of local shops and convenient lunch stops on the
way. Dinner is available either at your accommodation or nearby pubs and
restaurants and your info pack will of course have recommendations.
We have included a selection of accommodation we
use for each stop below to give you a better idea of the standard
of accommodation that we offer. We will always try and accommodate
requests for specific accommodation but this cannot be guaranteed
due to availability.
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Milngavie/Glasgow
Distance from start: 0m 0km
The West Highland Way starts in Milngavie which is an outlying suburb
of Glasgow, Scotland's largest city. Glasgow is a vibrant exciting
city filled with a wealth of museums, theatres, restaurants and
bars. Milngavie has a small shopping area, supermarkets and several
hotels.
We do not include accommodation in Glasgow or Milngavie as part
of our standard West Highland Way packages but are more than happy
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The Victorian House Hotel
The Victorian House is well placed in the heart of the city
centre so that you can access all that is best in Glasgow.
A medium sized hotel in a traditional building
it offers good value for money and easy access to Glasgow's main
attractions.
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The Old School House
Located between the Victorian House Hotel and the Art School
on Renfrew Street, The Old School House.
This small city hotel is perfectly located and
offers a comfortable standard of accommodation.
Tel: 0141 332 7600
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Glasgow Accommodation
For a full listing of accommodation in Glasgow please visit
www.seeglasgow.com
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Premier Travel Inn, Milngavie
Part of the Travel Inn Chain this hotel is well located for the start
of the West Highland Way.
They also offer car parking for the week if you
wish to leave your car.
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Premier Travel Inn, Bearsden
Part of the Travel Inn Chain this hotel is well
located for the start of the West Highland Way.
They also offer car parking for the week if you
wish to leave your car.
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Laurel Bank B&B
A traditional B&B with comfortable accommodation close to the railway
station and start of the West Highland Way.
Tel: 0141 584 9400 |
Drymen
Distance from start: 12m 20km
Drymen is a peaceful village surrounded by rolling farmland and centred
on a charming village green. It has bus links to Glasgow and several small
shops, a small supermarket, several pubs, an indian and a fantastic coffe
shop.
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The Hawthorns
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The Hawthorns was built in 1873 by the Duke
of Montrose to attract a doctor to the village of Drymen,
and for over 120 years it was home to four successive general
practitioners. The property has been extensively restored
in recent years to convert the 'Auld Doctor's Hoose' into
a superior quality bed and breakfast establishment.
All of our rooms are carefully decorated and
finished to a very high standard, and have en-suite facilities
with WC, wash handbasin and shower or bath. Colour satellite
television and tea and coffee-making facilities complete the
features, all designed to make your stay as comfortable as
possible. In the morning a traditional Scottish breakfast is
served in the dining room.
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Green Shadows B&B
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Green Shadows is a country house B&B
that sits in the shadows of the ruined Buchanan Castle, (former
home of the Duke of Montrose) with spectacular views overlooking
the splendid Buchanan Castle Golf course to the Lomond hills
beyond.
Relaxing Scottish hospitality in a peaceful
and tranquil location. An ideal base from which to explore
Scotland’s National Park or simply put your feet up after
a hard day on the West Highland Way.
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Elmbank B&B
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Elmbank is a traditional Scottish bed and breakfast located in the centre
of the scenic village of Drymen. It offers a warm welcome, a friendly relaxed
atmosphere and is close to all local amenities such as pubs, restaurants,
shops and tourist information centre. All are within a very short walking
distance.
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Bramblewood B&B
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Bramblewood is a friendly, family run Bed and Breakfast accommodation
situated in the peaceful village of Drymen. Enjoy Drymen and
the east side of Loch Lomond from a warm, friendly base and tap
on our local knowledge about this beautiful surrounding area.
On arrival, all our guests are made welcome
with a complimentary tea or coffee. Offering economical and
very comfortable accommodation
courtesy of the owner’s personal and caring touch. Savour
a fully cooked Scottish breakfast or an extensive continental
before embarking on your discovery of Drymen, Central Scotland,
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs.
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Croftburn B&B
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John and Dorothy Reid invite
you to Croftburn Bed and Breakfast, our family home. Situated
in a quiet rural setting near Loch Lomond, our aim is to provide
a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, offering quality accommodation
at an affordable price. We have been running our bed & breakfast
business for 20 years and are renowned for cleanliness, comfort,
hospitality and good food.
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The Winnock Hotel
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The Winnock Hotel surrounds the pretty village-green in Drymen,
on the east side of Loch Lomond. The hotel offers a high standard
of hotel accommodation for Loch Lomond tourists and is superbly
situated for exploring the cities, the byways, lochs and beautiful
rustic countryside of Central Scotland. Comfort and character
are exceptionally well combined in this former 18th century inn
close to the shores of Loch Lomond in the heart of Scotland's
first National Park.
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Rowardennan
Distance from start: 26 miles 41 km
Sitting in the Shadows of Ben Lomond Rowardennan is a popular tourist
destination, dotted with small beeches and rocky peninsulas.
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Rowardennan Hotel
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Situated on the rugged eastern banks of Loch Lomond in the magnificent
Queen Elizabeth Forest the Rowardennan Hotel has breathtaking views of
Ben Lomond, Loch Lomond and the mountains to the North. Located on the
famous West Highland Way, the Hotel is a notable milestone on the long
route. Located virtually at the base of Ben Lomond the Rowardennan is the
ideal place to meet fellow travellers and share tales of adventures over
a malt whisky.
The Hotel dates back to 1696 but has been fully refurbished in
a traditional Scottish style. The timeless beauty of the forest,
peaks and Loch Lomond seem like another world, yet the Hotel
is just an hour from Glasgow.
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The house has magnificent views over the loch and islands.
The private garden has a large elevated timber decked area, with seating,
where you can enjoy the breath taking scenery.
There is also a private jetty on the foreshore, from which some guests fish
or swim.
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Inverarnan
Distance from start: 40 miles 64 km
Situated by the River Falloch at the south end of Glen Falloch this is an area
of immense natural beauty |
The Drovers Inn
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The Drovers Inn is on old inn used by the Highland drovers who used to drive
their cattle down the side of Loch Lomond to the markets. This unique Inn
oozes character and the mark of time can be scene in every crevice and on
every wall.
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The Ardlui Hotel
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Tennants since 1959, the Squires family have now owned the hotel since 1978,
becoming the family to own & run the hotel for the longest period of time.The
Ardlui Hotel is 2 miles before before Inverarnan and is located right on the
shores of Loch lomond.
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Crianlarich
Distance from start: 47 miles 75 km
This is the halfway point of the West Highland Way, the near by Ben More offers
additional challenges for the walker at 1174 meters it is the Uk's 15th highest
mountan. This town has a post office, a few shops and a great pub. |
Ben More Lodge Hotel
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Set near the foot of one of Scotland's largest peaks, Ben More Lodge Hotel
offers modern facilities in a refreshing Highland environment. The
landscape of this mountainous area is always colourful, with the evergreen
spruce and fir trees contrasting with purple and brown heathers. Visit
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Riverside Guest House
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Riverside Guest House
sits above the banks of the River Fillan, in its own grounds of roughly four
acres.
Riverside Guest House has been offering bed and breakfast
for more than 50 years and has been run by the present owners,
Janice & Sandy Chisholm since 1979 Estates.
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Tyndrum
Distance from start: 54 miles 87 km
This old lead mining village has all the charm one would expect; from the old
slag heaps to the quaint miners cottages. There is a cafe and tourist shop where
you can try some traditional Heather Ale and locally made haggis. |
The Invervey Hotel
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The Invervey Hotel is situated in the Hills and Glens of Tyndrum. The Invervey
Hotel was originally built as a Church Manse for the Tyndrum area in the
late 19th century and offers a warm welcome to its guests today.
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Bridge of Orchy
Distance from start: 62 miles 102 km
Nestling on the banks of the river Orchy in a stunning highland Glen, this town
offers just a hotel and railway station. |
Bridge of Orchy
Dating back to 1700's this hotel is beautifully situated on the banks of
the River Orchy in the Scottish Highlands. Award winning
cuisine is available throughout the day and the surrounding landscape is
more than
enough to
keep you entertained.
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Inveroran Hotel
Inveroran Hotel is located 2 miles after the Bridge of Orchy.
This is the ideal setting to catch a glimpse of red deer and there is an
abundance of bird life surrounding the 19th Century Building. .
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Kingshouse
Distance from start: 72 miles 115 km
Kingshouse Hotel claims to be the most remote hotel in Britain and occupies a
lonely and beautiful position on the edge of
Rannoch Moor. |
Kingshouse Hotel
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Originally
built in the 17th Century this hotel was used as barracks
for the soldiers who fought for George III in
the battle of Culloden; it has changed a lot since then. This is probably
the world’s
most remote hotel sitting on the edge of Rannoch Moor; the views are panoramic
and stunning. Tel: 01855 851259
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Kinlochleven
Distance from start: 81 miles 130 km
Surrounded by mountains at he head of loch Leven this is a nice little village,
its facilities include and indoor ice climbing wall, a post office, a bank and
a supermarket. |
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Beautifully
located on the hillside this lovely B&B always
provides a warm welcome from its hosts Nicole and George
who took over the running last year and have completely rejuvenated
all the rooms.
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The Macdonald Hotel is situated at the foot of the Mamore Mountains,
beside a tidal creek at the head of Loch Leven where the river Leven flows
into the Loch. The hotel was purpose built in 1991 and offers a very high standard
of accommodation and a warm welcome.
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Fort William
Distance from start: 95 miles 153 km
The busiest town on the way and the home to the UKs highest mountain Ben Nevis,
there is pleny here to entertain you as you celebrate you fantastic achivement.
There are shops and pubs a plenty! |
Guisachan House
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A warm welcome awaits you at Guisachan House, a family run private hotel offering
bed and breakfast in Fort William. We are situated in an elevated position only
10 minutes walk from Fort William town centre, railway station, bus stance, shops,
cinema and tourist information centre.
Ben Nevis and Glen Nevis are both nearby.
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Rhu Mhor Guest House
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The house, which has been in the family since 1972, is situated within a steep
acre of wild, tree-shrouded garden, overlooking Loch Linnhe and the hills of
Loch Eil. Ian is one of the friendliest hosts in the Highlands and will always
offer the full Scottish experience.
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The West End Hotel
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The hotel is situated at the west end of Fort William High Street and has an
excellent position looking out over Loch Linnhe and to the hills beyond.
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