West Highland Way
June 3, 2026- June 12, 2026
(please note that this itinerary is tentative, we are currently finalizing the details with our guides)
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ITINERARY
Day 1:Wednesday June 3, 2026
Glasgow
Overnight in Glasgow
Included: bedroom and breakfast
Day 2:Thursday June 4, 2026
Glasgow - Milngavie - Drymen
🚞 Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Milngavie - starting point for West Highland Way
🥾 Milngavie to Drymen 12 miles (19km)
The journey from Milngavie to Drymen is a good warm-up for the rest of the route. It is a
relatively flat introduction to the diverse landscapes you will encounter during the coming
96 miles. Some smaller lochs and rivers accompany you along the Way as views open up to
reveal the highland landscape beyond Drymen.
⛰ Terrain
A relatively simple start to the Way on footpaths, tracks and lanes with no major climbs.
Height range: 62 – 460 ft
Height at start: 167 ft
Height at finish: 209 ft
Included: train ticket, Room Only (without breakfast),
Day 3:Friday June 5, 2026
Drymen - Balmaha
🥾Drymen to Balmaha 6.5 miles (10.5km)
On leaving Drymen, you rejoin the West Highland Way as it veers away from the A811 and
towards Conic Hill. The view from Conic Hill is world-class and your first taste of the epic
landscapes you will experience on the West Highland Way.
Below you, stretching across the world-famous Loch Lomond, are a chain of islands that
mark the highland boundary fault, the literal threshold between the lowlands and the
Highlands of Scotland.
After tearing yourself away from the views of Loch Lomond, you descend into the tiny village
of Balmaha
⛰ Terrain
Most of the way, there are good paths or tracks, but they can be twisty and undulating in some places.
There is some minor roadside walking but mainly lochside paths once you have left Balmaha. The
only significant ascent is the route section over Conic Hill near Balmaha. There is
a low-level alternative.
Height range: 29 – 1066 ft
Height at start: 210 ft
Height at finish: 33 ft
Included: bedroom and breakfast
Day 4: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Balmaha - Rowardennan
🥾 Balmaha to Rowardennan 7.5 miles (12km)
The section continues along the shores of Loch Lomond through an ancient oak woodland
passing three campsites: Cashel, Milarrochy, and Sallochy.
Rowardennan is the starting point for those climbing Ben Lomond. You can also pick up the optional
short 1.5km Ardess Hidden History Trail from here.
Overnight at Rowardennan.
Included: bedroom and breakfast
Day 5:Sunday June 7, 2026
Rowardennan - Inverarnan
🥾 Rowardennan to Inverarnan 14 miles (22km)
This section takes in the northern, more remote section of Loch Lomond where the waters
plunge to a depth of 620 feet. The terrain is challenging, mainly north of Inversnaid, but
the sense of wildness and soaring mountains are worth the extra care and attention needed.
A highlight of this section is the spectacular waterfall at Inversnaid. We'll be able to get up close as the route takes a footbridge over the waterfall as it cascades
down into Loch Lomond.
⛰️ Terrain
This stretch begins on a forestry track following the eastern shore of Loch Lomond and
becomes increasingly rougher with occasional sections of rocky path with crags and
boulders. Beyond Inversnaid, the route is challenging underfoot, and walkers should take care
to avoid twisting an ankle or tripping.
Height range: 23 – 345 ft.
Height at start: 33 ft.
Height at finish: 89 ft.
Included: bedroom and breakfast
Day 6: Monday June 8, 2026
Inverarnan - Tyndrum
🥾Inverarnan toTyndrum 13 miles (21km)
Having immersed yourself in the surroundings of Loch Lomond, you will now enter a different
landscape. One of soaring mountains and gentle glen walking.
Following the River Falloch, you will catch glimpses of the cascades of the Falls of Falloch
before reaching the halfway point, Crianlarich. Although the Way skirts past the village,
a spur path takes you into Crianlarich.
⛰ Terrain
The path and tracks are mainly well-surfaced, and much of the route consists of an old
military road with moderate hills. The Way bypasses Crianlarich to the west, but a spur path
leads into the village, the halfway point on the route. The following section to Tyndrum is a
straightforward path, offering spectacular mountain scenery.
Height range: 56-1102 ft.
Height at start: 89 ft.
Height at finish: 778 ft.
Included: bedroom and breakfast
Day 7:Tuesday June 9, 2026
Tyndrum - Bridge Of Orchy
🥾 Tyndrum to Bridge of Orchy 10 miles (16km)
Before setting off from Tyndrum it is worth remembering that this is the last chance to stock
up on any necessities – there are no more shops until Kinlochleven, 28 miles further up the
Way!
This route section offers some up close and personal views of the surrounding
mountains. Soon after leaving Tyndrum, you will skirt the steep sides of Beinn Odhar, and the
pyramid of Beinn Dorain sits ahead, a companion across the glen floor
until you reach Bridge of Orchy.
The railway will peel off to the right, and you’ll see another viaduct showcasing the
engineering skills of the West Highland Railway Line.
From here, the glen widens and flattens with a gentle descent down to the railway station
and views across to Glen Orchy. After Bridge of Orchy the way joins the Old Military Road. A short climb up the hill gives a
dramatic viewpoint across Loch Tulla and the Black Mount. Beyond Inveroran, the remote
Rannoch Moor beckons.
⛰Terrain
There is a good path underfoot throughout, with a few inclines and descents. This is as
straightforward a day as you’ll find on the Way, immersing yourself in vast glens and
striking mountain scenery.
Height range: 515-1079 ft.
Height at start: 778 ft.
Height at finish: 577 ft.
Included: bedroom and breakfast
Day 8:Wednesday June 10, 2026
Bridge Of Orchy - Glencoe
🥾 Inveroran to Kingshouse 10 miles (16km)
From Forest Lodge, the path slowly rises up onto the edges of Rannoch Moor. This is a wild
and remote section of the West Highland Way and one of the last great wildernesses of
Europe. On a good day, this area offers relatively straightforward walking, but if the weather
isn’t favorable, ensure you are wrapped up from the elements as it may be tough going
across the exposed ground.
Ba Bridge is halfway across the moor and is an obvious rest point for the views. It can
be bleak and beautiful simultaneously, depending on the conditions! A short distance after
this on your left, the ruins of Ba cottage may offer some slight shelter or a lovely spot for
lunch.
The undulating old military road eventually brings your march past the Glencoe Ski Centre,
Black Rock Cottage and within view of one of Scotland’s most photographed mountains,
Buachaille Etive Mor.
⛰️Terrain
The track along the old Parliamentary Road is good but Rannoch Moor is very exposed and
can be tricky in bad weather. There is no shelter on this section of the Way until reaching the
Ski Centre, but in good weather, this is a rewarding part of the trail with superb scenery
throughout.
Height range: 551-1463 ft.
Height at start: 577 ft.
Height at finish: 800 ft.
Included: bedroom and breakfast
Day 9:Thursday June 11, 2026
Glencoe - Kinlochleven
🥾Kingshouse to Kinlochleven 9 miles (14.5km)
Leaving from Kingshouse brings you face-to-face with the imposing sight of Buachaille Etive
Mor, one of Scotland’s most famous Munros.
The mountain's name aptly translates to The Great Herdsman of Etive, sitting at the
entrance to Glen Etive on the left and the scene of the James Bond film Skyfall, with the
historic Glen Coe on the right; the scene of the massacre of Clan MacDonald in 1692.
You’ll make your way towards Altnafeadh close to the foot (and starting point!) of Buachaille
Etive Mor, before turning sharply right for the Devil’s Staircase. This zig-zag climb will take
you up to the highest point of the West Highland Way at 550m and marked by a cairn, with
breathtaking views back to ‘The Buachaille’ and northwards towards the Mamores mountain
range.
After your climb up the Devil’s Staircase, the Way thankfully meanders across the moorland
before heading down to Kinlochleven. If the 78 miles of trekking you have now undertaken
haven’t been enough, there's the option to check out the National
Centre for Ice Climbing – the world’s largest indoor ice climbing wall.
⛰️Terrain
The Way is good underfoot, stony in places, and easy to follow, but it can be very exposed in
poor weather, especially on the moorland section before Kinlochleven.
Height range: 16-1807 ft.
Height at start: 800 ft.
Included: bedroom and breakfast
Day 10:Friday June 12, 2026
Kinlochleven - Fort William
🥾Kinlochleven to Fort William 14 miles (22km)
This last section begins with a steep climb out of Kinlochleven, eventually relenting
and giving you superb views down Loch Leven and back to Kinlochleven.
Ahead of you is Lairigmor (the great pass), which provides easy walking between steep and
grand mountains. The path follows the glen as it bends north, reaching woodland
before heading towards Glen Nevis.
The Way continues through forestry plantations while Britain’s highest mountain Ben Nevis
comes into view. There is plenty of opportunity to climb this from the valley floor should you
wish! Before the last section and descent to Fort William, you could also
detour and visit the remains of Dun Deardail, an Iron Age fort in Glen Nevis.
You are now on the West Highland Way home stretch, where Fort William and
celebrations await. Make your way into the centre of town to the finish for a photo
opportunity with the bronze statue of a fellow walker at Gordon Square.
Congratulations, you have just completed the 96-mile West Highland Way from Milngavie to
Fort William!
⛰️ Terrain
Steep climb out of Kinlochleven. The Lairigmor is rough underfoot.
The path from Lundavra to Glen Nevis is undulating before finishing on the tarmac into
Fort William.
Height range: 16 - 1102 ft.
Height at start: 16 ft.
Height at finish: 16 ft.
PRICE $3,999.
This includes hotels, guides, transportation, entrance fees, and some meals. This does not include travel insurance, flights and tips. We use only the most reputable guiding companies who pay fair wages and adhere to ethical treatment. Booking for this trip opens on 5/10/25 at 12pm.
