west highland way

Try something new in 2012

17 January 2012
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Why don’t you try something new in 2012? The Alps are enjoying one of their best ever snow seasons. Our Vercors Snowshoeing Adventure is the perfect way to discover the joys of inn to inn snowshoeing. No experience necessary, just a sense of adventure! Too chilly? Then you must try one of our summer walking [...]

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WWF & Ben Nevis

11 January 2012

  WWF & Ben Nevis By Nickyfrom Surrey on 2011-08-31 Pros:  Once in a Lifetime Experience,Great Accommodations,Well OrganisedDescribe Yourself:  Occasional TravellerBest Uses:  Holiday,RelaxationBottom Line:  Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments about West Highland Way Walking Holiday : My 16 year old daughter and I wanted to set ourselves the challenge of Walking the Way followed by [...]

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Seamless organisation & enjoyable walk

11 January 2012

  Seamless organisation & enjoyable walk By WHW enthusiastfrom West Midlands on 2011-06-29 Pros:  Well Organised,FunDescribe Yourself:  Avid Adventurer,Walking enthusiastBest Uses:  Holiday,Walking experienceBottom Line:  Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments about West Highland Way Walking Holiday : Seamless organisation of accommodation and baggage transfer. Seeing the AMS luggage van along the way was the only proof [...]

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Forget the Gym! Take on a challenge in 2012!

30 December 2011
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As 2012 dawns you might be tempted to head for the local gym. DON’T DO IT! Take on a PROPER challenge in 2012. Get into the great outdoors, meet new people, experience new places and feel great. Staying in the UK, the West Highland Way is Scotland’s classic walk and at 95 miles through the [...]

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Guest Blog – Walking the West Highland Way by Dr Keith Thomson

22 December 2011
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What a wonderful walk five friends (Martyn, John, Tony, Nick, Geof) and I had during the Royal Wedding weekend, completing the 96 mile West Highland Way (WHW) from Milngavie, a northern suburb of Glasgow, to Fort William in only four days.  We enjoyed cloudless skies and sunshine every day but, most importantly, there were no [...]

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10 Top Tips for the West Highland Way

2 December 2011
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When you undertake walking holidays in Scotland or indeed walking holidays anywhere it is always beneficial to have tips from the experts! So, here are my 10 top tips for a walking holiday along the West Highland Way: 1. Pack for inclement weather.  Walking the West Highland Way you will find that you are exposed [...]

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Wildlife on the West Highland Way

29 November 2011
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When you are undertaking a walking holiday in Scotland, or indeed anywhere, one of the main attractions is the wildlife that may be encountered en route. The West Highland Way offers great scope to view and experience wildlife along it’s entire length and a little knowledge of what to expect can add a extra dimension [...]

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colin & spoonys west highland way

31 October 2011

  colin & spoonys west highland way By stork & spoonyfrom the stork wakefield,spoony gloucestershi on 2011-06-13 Pros:  Great Accommodations,Fun,Well OrganisedDescribe Yourself:  Serious walkerBest Uses:  Challenge,Always wanted to do itBottom Line:  Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments about West Highland Way Walking Holiday : very well organised from booking to finish,great accommadation ,great food (cullen skink [...]

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Seamless organisation & enjoyable walk

31 October 2011

  Seamless organisation & enjoyable walk By WHW enthusiastfrom West Midlands on 2011-06-29 Pros:  Well Organised,FunDescribe Yourself:  Avid Adventurer,Walking enthusiastBest Uses:  Holiday,Walking experienceBottom Line:  Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments about West Highland Way Walking Holiday : Seamless organisation of accommodation and baggage transfer. Seeing the AMS luggage van along the way was the only proof [...]

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WWF & Ben Nevis

31 October 2011

  WWF & Ben Nevis By Nickyfrom Surrey on 2011-08-31 Pros:  Once in a Lifetime Experience,Great Accommodations,Well OrganisedDescribe Yourself:  Occasional TravellerBest Uses:  Holiday,RelaxationBottom Line:  Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments about West Highland Way Walking Holiday : My 16 year old daughter and I wanted to set ourselves the challenge of Walking the Way followed by [...]

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Great honeymoon on West Highland Way!

31 October 2011

  Great honeymoon on West Highland Way! By VMfrom California on 2011-10-24 Pros:  Once in a Lifetime Experience,Well Organised,FunCons:  Poor AccommodationsDescribe Yourself:  World TravellerBest Uses:  Thrill Seeking,Holiday,Trying Something NewBottom Line:  Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments about West Highland Way Walking Holiday : We booked through[...]for our honeymoon hike along the West Highland Trail. At first, we [...]

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