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11 Days & 10 Nights
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West Highland Way - 11 Days & 10 Nights

  • Complete Scotland's most famous long distance trail from Milngavie to Fort William
  • Enjoy camaraderie on the trail as you meet fellow walkers from around the world
  • Walk from the 'bonnie banks' of Loch Lomond to the remote Rannoch Moor
  • Stay at Kingshouse Hotel or in iconic Glencoe, surrounded by spectacular scenery
  • Make your proud final steps into Fort William at the foot of Ben Nevis
.Lace up your hiking boots and discover the dramatic landscape of the Scottish Highlands on Scotland’s finest long-distance trail. Journey from Milngavie, just outside of Glasgow, to Fort William at the base of Ben Nevis, following ancient paths and historic military roads. Immerse yourself in the melodies of birdsong in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and take a moment to admire the mirrored reflections in a glistening lake. Venture through the secluded wilderness of Rannoch Moor before savouring the charm of a welcoming pub. The top of Devil’s Staircase marks the highest point of the hike, and before long, you’ll arrive at Fort William, Scotland’s Outdoor Capital. This is our most relaxing itinerary and is well-suited for those who like to take their time out on the trail or want a little extra time for side trips.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Milngavie, walk to Drymen 12 miles / 19.5 km Day 2 Drymen to Balmaha 7 miles / 11.5 km Day 3 Balmaha to Rowardennan 7.5 miles / 12 km Day 4 Rowardennan to Inversnaid 8 miles / 12.5 km Day 5 Inversnaid to Inverarnan 6.5 miles / 10.5 km Day 6 Inverarnan to Tyndrum 12 miles / 19 km Day 7 Tyndrum to Bridge of Orchy 7 miles / 11 km Day 8 Bridge of Orchy to Kingshouse 12.5 miles / 19.5 km Day 9 Kingshouse to Kinlochleven 9 miles / 14.5 km Day 10 Kinlochleven to Fort William 15 miles / 24 km Day 11 Onward travel from Fort William
THIS TRIP'S CARBON SCORE

This trip has a carbon score of 7kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 7kg is equivalent to 1 single running shoe (not even a pair!). Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information on how we've carbon counted our trips.

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  • West Highland Way

    The West Highland Way is the first trip Macs Adventure operated back in 2003 and remains one of our favourite trips today. For a taste of the experience, watch this short feature about a West Highland Way father and daughter adventure. 

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  • West Highland Way Video Diary

    Dan, our resident wildlife expert, took to the West Highland Way and recorded his whole journey.  This video shows you the full route, from the starting point in Milngavie, through all the points of interest, to the finish in Fort William.  Dan points out some interesting things along the route that you shouldnt miss, but this is not a video laden with spoilers.  Every journey on the West Highland Way is different, dictated by the weather, the people you meet and the chance encounters with wildlife (human and otherwise!) Get a taste of what is in store on the West Highland Way with Dan.  

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  • The West Highland Way

    For an oversight of the West Highland Way, its history, its logistics and how it feels to walk, this is the video for you.  Ewan discusses some of the finer points of walking the route, with the background of Loch Lomond, shows how the baggage transfer works and how easy Macs Adventure make walking the West Highland Way. 

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WHY MACS?

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