West highland way walking holidays celtic trails hiking. When walking the west highland way, this book was my bible. West highland way walking holidays from mickledore travel. West highland way scotlands best loved long distance walking.
Jun 25, 2019 in this weeks video, i summarise my thoughts having now completed the west highland way walk. Walking the west highland way in winter conditions is not advised. Here at hooked on walking, we have an 8night west highland way which means the longest days walk is 15 miles. But to make these walking trails more accessible to all walkers, we. The west highland way is a busy walking route so, if you are looking to get away from it all in complete solitude, then this is definitely not the walk for you. Join us on a fun and friendly trek through beautiful highland scenery. If you would prefer to hone in your walking legs, then do so gradually, starting with a mile. If you would prefer to hone in your walking legs, then do so gradually, starting with a mile and building up your walks to longer distances. The route begins in milngavie near glasgow and after 95 miles of outstanding scenery, finishes in fort william, at the foot of ben nevis, britains highest mountain. If you are only walking the devils staircase, the mountain is near a car park so easily accessed by car if you are using the trail for mountain biking. Our walking holidays see below for your options along the west highland way take you into the magnificent countryside of the highlands of scotland following most of scotlands famous footpath on its course from the south of loch lomond to fort william and ben nevis, linking britains largest loch lake with its highest. Well take a short train journey to milngavie, where well drop off our bags, and then we start our west highland way tour. May 25, 2000 this is the third book ive read as preparation for walking the west highland way whw.
Even though this is our standard tour length we can book other options if you wish to go longer distances each day just get in touch. Completed the 96 miles of the west highland way with my 3 year old german shepherd dexter, during the. Towering mountains, tranquil lochs and rushing rivers combine to reward you with a unique and varied landscape as you journey 96 miles from milngavie glasgow to fort william. Guidebook to walking the west highland way national trail, a 95 mile scottish longdistance route from milngavie near glasgow to fort william, passing loch lomond and crossing rannoch moor. Passing from the lowlands to the highlands, scotlands west highland way showcases a real shift in character. The west highland way trail is scotlands premier walking route linking the central lowlands with the highlands on a spectacular journey through farmland, beside lochs, across moors, through glens and over mountains. Planning your west highland way walk planning your own walk. West highland way walking tours hiking the scottish highlands. It follows a mixture of drovers tracks, and old military and coaching roads, and heads along lochs, through forests and up hills. Enjoy breathtaking panoramas from a range of incredible viewpoints along the trail, such as atop conic hill and the devils staircase. This guide to walking the west highland way contains all the information you could need along the route, a detailed faq with trail information and some tips for.
Find all the information you need to immerse yourself into the wild landscapes of scotland and the countrys. We were so lucky doing the west highland way in good weather. Each leg of the west highland way will be featured here, along with all the information youll need to walk these sections. Mar 20, 2017 welcome to walking the west highland way. The west highland way guidebook by charlie loram is an invaluable source along the trail, as is the west highland way map by harvey. Why not book your own west highland way adventure with us. There is a good reason this has become a classic trail. It was the first, and remains most famous, of scotlands great trails, running for 96 miles 154 km through superb scenery. 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. A great self guided west highland way experience in scotland. Tips on camping on the west highland way walking the west. West highland way scottish highlands 2020 all you need to.
The online guidebook to the popular scottish long distance footpath. Guidebook to the west highland way walk, 152km 95 miles over 69 days from milngavie near glasgow to fort william. When you are undertaking a walking holiday in scotland, or indeed any. Scotland walking and cycling holidays sherpa expeditions. Included with the guidebook is a handy pocketsized 1. The only thing i would add is that the books estimated walking times. It stretches 96 miles 154 km from milngavie to fort william, taking in a huge variety of scenery, from countryside fields and forests to loch shores and from open moorlands to rugged mountains. However, one of the classic ways is by camping on the west highland way. The west highland way passes through some of the most spectacular scenery in all of britain. The west highland way may challenge your endurance levels, but its not a technically demanding trail, so walking poles and hiking equipment isnt necessary. We offer you the luxury of having your accommodation arranged for you, your bags moved, walking in a group with a qualified guide and a support van at all times, so you can skip parts of.
We take care of your accommodation, luggage transfers and provide you with great photo instructions to help you along the way. Today youll meet your guide at glasgow queen street station at 8. The west highland way was scotlands first long distance route and remains by far the most popular. West highland way guidebook and os map booklet cicerone. Jun 12, 2017 the west highland way is the most popular longdistance trail in scotland not at last because it leads through and past some of the most iconic landscapes of the scottish highlands. If your itinerary includes a friday or saturday night stay at the kingshouse hotel, or falls at a particularly busy time, we may have to charge a supplement. Please note that we are no longer able to take bookings along the west highland way in may 2020, due to a lack of availability with our trusted hosts. Includes 53 largescale walking maps 3 18 inches to 1 mile. Stretching for 151km from milngavie on the edge of glasgow to fort william at the foot of ben nevis, the route offers a fabulous introduction to the scottish highlands. This is the third book ive read as preparation for walking the west highland way whw. This is the first long distance walk weve done in scotland.
If youre thinking about attempting longdistance treks, this is a good way to start. Preparing for the west highland way hooked on walking. The west highland way is a 96 mile trek on scotlands most iconic long distance trail. Thanks to its popularity, youre spoiled for choice when it comes to guide books for the west highland way. Aug 08, 2018 there are a few different ways to complete the whw, from running it in a day or two to paying someone to carry your bags and massage your feet at the end of the day. If you want to walk the whole way and enjoy the landscape at a more gradual pace, then this holiday would be a good choice.
From the outskirts of glasgow it winds for 95 miles 152km along the wooded banks of loch lomond, across the wilderness of rannoch moor, over the mountains above glencoe to a dramatic finish at the foot of ben nevis britains highest mountain. Walking at a leisurely pace you will have time to savour the magic of scotlands magnificent highlands with views of vast lochs, majestic mountains, tumbling rivers, wild moors. The trail is usually in good condition and not particularly difficult, although there are some big hills and steep climbs. The perfect adventure for distance walkers keen to discover the wild beauty of western scotland, this guidebook, which includes a convenient separate booklet of 1. From its jagged mountains to its glittering lochs, the scottish highlands offer up truly epic countryside and the west highland way clambers right through it. The west highland way is a classic longdistance walk, covering 154 kilometres 96 miles from milngavie on the outskirts of glasgow, to fort william in the highlands.
West highland way devils staircase easyways walking. Oct 17, 2019 the west highland way may challenge your endurance levels, but its not a technically demanding trail, so walking poles and hiking equipment isnt necessary. Discover the spectacular landscape of scotlands western highlands while walking the west highland way, one of the worlds most famous longdistance trails. West highland way self guided walking holiday in scotland. Planning is key to walking the west highland way and the advice given in the guide is good place to start.
I hiked part of the west highland way in 2017 solo hiking the whole. West highland way walking tours hiking the scottish. So here are some top tips tips on camping on the west highland way read more. The walk, which takes roughly one week to complete, is described in seven stages, with each stage ranging from 8 to 20 miles.
A walking holiday along the iconic longdistance route between milngavie and fort william. A complete guide to walking the west highland way watch me see. In this weeks video, nigel continues on his west highland way walk experiencing a few ups and downs, both physically and mentally before seeing. The good and the not so good, so hopefully you are better prepared when you come to walk on this. The west highland way is the most famous and perhaps best loved long distance walking route in scotland. T he west highland way is the most popular longdistance trail in scotland not at last because it leads through and past some of the most iconic landscapes of the scottish highlands. The easiest way to access the west highland way devils staircase is from the a82 road, between crianlarich and fort william. West highland way walking tour wilderness scotland. Completed the 96 miles of the west highland way with my 3 year old german shepherd dexter, during the first week of june 2018.
Of all the west highland way holidays the 9 day is the longest. Full details of all accommodations and campsites, restaurants and pubs. A musthave for anyone wanting to accomplish this journey. It was my first visit of scotland and the visit started with walking whw. In recent years, it has become increasingly difficult to book a single room along the west highland way. The west highland way clamber across a wide variety of enticing terrain, including rugged mountains, windswept moorlands and pebbled lochsides. Walk the west highland way with easyways walking holidays. If you are willing to embrace the social aspect and enjoy feeling the sense of community that comes with the trek, you will enjoy it all the more. There are a few different ways to complete the whw, from running it in a day or two to paying someone to carry your bags and massage your feet at the end of the day. West highland way established in 1980 as scotlands first officially designated longdistance walking path, at 96 miles long it carries over 100,000 people per year. The book begins with an introduction to the route, its history and what to expect of the route if you decide to take on the challenge.
If you go this route, this guide with walking maps will be essential to figure it. The west highland way is one of scotlands most popular walking holidays. The west highland way is scotlands most popular long distance walking route. 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. If you go this route, this guide with walking maps will be essential to figure it out.
The way can be walked at any time of the year spring and autumn along the way are especially beautiful. At busy times you may find it easier to find accommodation by avoiding starting the walk on a saturday. The west highland way is our most popular walking trip with over 1200 clients taking on the challenge of. Starting on the outskirts of glasgow, the west highland way passes along loch lomonds shores through to its first national park. So, if you choose to go walking along the west highland way, it doesnt matter whether you pick a gentle tour or a challenging tour you will still be walking along the official west highland way trail. A guidebook to scotlands west highland way, a 95mile walk from milngavie near glasgow to fort william, passing loch lomond, crossing rannoch moor and finishing in the shadow of britains highest mountain. The west highland way is one of the classic walks in the uk. Macs adventure pdf guide to walking the west highland way. West highland way guidebook and os map booklet cicerone press. Walking the west highland way in 7 days, you will experience the outstanding scenery of this beautiful region.
Nov 27, 2019 the west highland way is 96 mile walk through some of the finest scenery britain has to offer. There are free gps files for every section, as well as an os map on each sections page. West highland way holiday packages and baggage transfer. The book points out the various geological changes as the whw progresses northward as well throwing in historical information of key landmarks and quoting famous writers and. The southern section of the west highland way is 47 miles from milngavie to crianlarich. Its an incredibly diverse trail which explores some of the best scenery scotland has to offer. The west highland way stretches 96 miles 154 km from milngavie to fort william. Tips on camping on the west highland way walking the. Walking the west highland way in 6days, you will experience the outstanding scenery of this beautiful region. Kate davies and tom barr live by scotlands bestloved longdistance walking route. You can choose to walk the whole west highland way which is 95 miles long.
It stretches 96 miles 154 km from milngavie to fort william, taking in a huge variety of scenery, from countryside fields and forests to loch shores and. This book has all the things for your west highland way trek from spots to eat, places to sleep and all things in between. Although starting close to glasgow, you are quickly walking through open countryside. West highland way guided walk itinerary thistle trekking. West highland way devils staircase easyways walking holidays. Walking the west highland way online guidebook for the west. Cons of planning the west highland way by yourself.
West highland way selfguided walking holiday macs adventure. As far as longdistance walks go, the 96 miles of the west highland way is pretty short in the opinion of an american more familiar. This guide to walking the west highland way contains all the information you could need along the route, a detailed faq with trail information and some tips for tackling this incredible hike in scotland yourself. West highland way scottish highlands 2020 all you need. West highland way uk walking holidays walks in scotland. If you are just here to find out about west highland way accommodation, this is where we opted to stay each evening with additional. The author then moves on to a very comprehensive section covering the planning of your trip. The way begins about 12 miles from glasgow airport, at milngavie, on the outskirts of scotlands largest city.
This allinone hiking route guide, maps and accommodations for the 96mile west highland way, in scotland. The west highland way celebrates its 40th birthday in 2020. This means you can concentrate on getting some training in before you start your own adventure. It is 96 miles154km in length and begins in milngavie on the edge of glasgow and ends in fort william. For an oversight of the west highland way, its history, its logistics and how it feels to walk, this is the video for you.
Late spring is a good time to walk, you should be able to avoid the crowds as well as the midges. West highland way 7 nights selfguided scottish highlands. Our west highland way experience hooked on walking. The west highland way route travels along the bonnie banks of loch lomond, across the atmospheric rannoch moor, past dramatic glencoe and onwards to finish at the foot of ben. Oct 23, 2018 the west highland way is a busy walking route so, if you are looking to get away from it all in complete solitude, then this is definitely not the walk for you. The west highland way was the first long distance footpath to be established in scotland. May is the most popular month for walking the west highland way. In this weeks video, i summarise my thoughts having now completed the west highland way walk. As far as longdistance walks go, the 96 miles of the west highland way is pretty short in the opinion of an american more familiar with the much longer appalachian and pacific crest trails. The west highland way begins its 96mile route at the obelisk on douglas street, in the centre of milngavie and finishes in gordon square of fort william, marked by a february 27, 2020 book a private transfer make the most of your walk by travelling in comfort and style. Scotlands west highland way is a 96mile trek which starts in sunny milngavie, just outside of glasgow and concludes in fort william. There is a lot of historical, geographical and geological information in this book. The official guide long distance guides 9th revised edition by roger smith isbn.
Those wanting to add an extra days walking could even begin in the heart of. A former editor of the the great outdoors magazine, he has written a large number of books about walking and the outdoors. Walking the west highland way online guidebook for the. The map is great to get an overview of each days distance and terrain we frequently checked it to get an idea of where we are and how long we had to go. Myself and some friends took on the sixday hike during april to celebrate a year of 30th birthdays. This is the book for hiking the west highland way, which is the penultimate hiking trail in scotland. Find all the information you need to immerse yourself into the wild landscapes of scotland and the countrys best loved long distance walking route.
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