Is luggage transfer included across the full 175 miles?

Yes. Your bag is transferred every day of the combined itinerary, from Milngavie all the way to Inverness.

How many days does the combined trip take?

Most itineraries run 16-19 days, depending on the pace you choose and how many rest days you add.

What grade is the combined West Highland Way and Great Glen Way?

We grade it Moderate to Moderate-Challenging overall, reflecting the West Highland Way's tougher middle stages.

Can I do the combined route solo?

Yes. Solo travelers are welcome, and solo hikers regularly take on this trip.

What's included in the trip?

Accommodation every night, daily luggage transfer, detailed route notes and maps for both trails, and 24/7 support throughout.

Can I walk just one of the two trails instead?

Yes - both the West Highland Way and Great Glen Way are available as standalone trips if you'd rather not do the full combined route.

Can the itinerary be customized?

Yes - our Adventure Specialists can add rest days, adjust the pace, or extend your stay in Fort William between the two trails.

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Great Glen Way and West Highland Way Combined Tours

Combine two of Scotland's best-known trails in a single trip: the West Highland Way from Milngavie to Fort William, then the Great Glen Way on to Inverness - 175 miles coast to coast. Many of our travelers tell us this is the Scotland trip they'd been planning for years.

The two trails meet at Fort William, so there's no transfer day lost in between - you simply keep walking. Itineraries typically run 16-19 days, combining the West Highland Way's mountain drama with the Great Glen Way's gentler canal and loch-side walking past Loch Ness.

With over 20 years of self-guided Scotland trips behind us, Macs Adventure handles the accommodation and luggage transfers across the full 175 miles.

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When to go
May to September for the full combined route - this is a long enough trip that you want the most reliable weather window. June offers the longest daylight for the extra distance.
What the trail is actually like
The West Highland Way half is more demanding, with real mountain terrain around Rannoch Moor and the Devil's Staircase. The Great Glen Way half is gentler, following canal towpaths and forest track past Loch Ness.
Where you will stay
Village inns, guesthouses and small hotels the whole way - a different overnight roughly every 10-16 miles, arranged so you're never carrying more than a daypack.
How fit do I need to be
You'll want solid multi-day hiking fitness for the combined distance - regular walkers who train beforehand handle it well, but this isn't a beginner itinerary given the length.
Do I get a rest day at Fort William
Most itineraries include at least one night in Fort William between the two trails, giving you a natural pause before continuing on the Great Glen Way.

Great Glen Way and West Highland Way Combined Tours