West Highland Way
Description
- Name West Highland Way (WHW)
- Length of trail 153 km, 95 miles
- Length in days 8 days
- End of trail Fort William
- Traildino grading EW, Easy walk, nature trail
95 miles, 153 km, 8 days
Long Distance Route in Scotland
The West Highland Way is a convenient walk for the beginning hiker and a good launch point for the Scottish Highlands. This walk, 153 km, 95 miles, can be done in a short weeks time. You do not really venture out into the higher and wilder parts of Scotland, except for the crossing of a pass. You do get however a multifaceted view of Scotland. From the green forests of Loch Lomond near Glasgow, along an old military road, over the Devil's Staircase, you will eventually view of the highest mountain in the United Kingdom, Ben Nevis.
In Fort William, the end of the West Highland Way, starts another popular hike, namely the Great Glen Way, along Loch Ness. Or – better option? – go for a climb to the summit of one of the many Munros (a mountain of more than 3000 feet) and enjoy wild green Scotland from above. Assuming you choose a fine day, you will not regret this.
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Books
United Kingdom
2021
- Great Glen Way (Trailblazer British Walking Guides)
- 38 Large-Scale Maps & Guides to 18 Towns and Villages - Planning, Places to Stay, Places to Eat - Fort William to Inverness Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
United Kingdom
2021
- Great Glen Way (Trailblazer British Walking Guide): 38 Large-Scale Maps & Guides to 18 Towns and Villages - Planning, Places to Stay, Places to Eat - Fort William to Inverness
- All-in-one, practical guide to walking the Great Glen Way long-distance footpath. The trail begins where the West Highland Way ends - at Fort William - and follows the Great Glen faultline to finish at Inverness after 79 miles (127km). The trail passes Loch Lochy, Loch Oich and Loch Ness and also follows the towpath of the Caledonian Canal.... Read more
Netherlands
2021
- Wandelgids Great Glen Way | Trailblazer Guides
- All-in-one, practical guide to walking the Great Glen Way long-distance footpath. The trail begins where the West Highland Way ends - at Fort William - and follows the Great Glen faultline to finish at Inverness after 79 miles (127km). The trail passes Loch Lochy, Loch Oich and Loch Ness and also follows the towpath of the Caledonian Canal.... Read more
United Kingdom
- Three Men on the Way Way
- A Story of Walking the West Highland Way Read more
United Kingdom
- From Milngavie to Midges
- Hiking the West Highland way, Scotland - A pocket guide, or if you wear a kilt, a Sporran guide Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
United Kingdom
2021
- Loch Lomond South - Dumbarton, Helensburgh, Drymen & Cove OS Explorer Map OL38 (paper)
- The southern part of Loch Lomond on a detailed topographic and GPS compatible map OL38, paper version, from the Ordnance Survey’s 1:25,000 Explorer series. Coverage includes a section of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park with parts of the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park and the Argyll Forest Park, Dumbarton, Helensburgh, Cove, Drymen,... Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
United Kingdom
2018
- Loch Lomond North - Tyndrum, Crianlarich & Arrochar OS Explorer Map OL39 (paper)
- The northern part of Loch Lomond on a detailed topographic and GPS compatible map OL39, paper version, from the Ordnance Survey’s 1:25,000 Explorer series. Coverage includes a section of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park with parts of the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park and the Argyll Forest Park, 14 Munro peaks including An Caisteal,... Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
United Kingdom
- Loch Lomond South - Dumbarton, Helensburgh, Drymen & Cove OS Explorer Active Map OL38 (waterproof)
- The southern part of Loch Lomond on a detailed topographic and GPS compatible map OL38, waterproof version, from the Ordnance Survey’s 1:25,000 Explorer series. Coverage includes a section of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park with parts of the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park and the Argyll Forest Park, Dumbarton, Helensburgh, Cove,... Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
United Kingdom
2022
- Trekking the West Highland Way - Two-way trekking guide
- The definitive two-way guide to the West Highland Way: both northbound and southbound routes are described in full.Real Maps: Full Ordnance Survey Explorer mapping inside (1:25,000)17 different itineraries: schedules of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 days for hikers and runners. Includes both southbound and northbound itineraries. Difficult... Read more
United Kingdom
2018
- Fastpacking
- Multi-day running adventures: tips, stories and route ideas Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
2018
- Reishandboek Fastpacking | Cicerone
- Guidebook to fastpacking - multi-day running trips carrying the bare essentials - in the UK, Europe and beyond. The book introduces the concept through inspiring fastpacking stories, tales from endurance legends such as Jez Bragg, 12 recommended routes from bothy adventures to 'hut-hopping' trips, plus practical tips and tricks. Read more
United Kingdom
2022
- Rob Roy Way
- Walk or cycle from Drymen to Pitlochry (4 ed) Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
United Kingdom
2022
- Rob Roy Way Rucksack Reader
- The Rob Roy Way is one of Scotland`s Great Trails and is very popular with both walkers and cyclists. It runs through many places linked with Scotland`s most famous outlaw, Rob Roy MacGregor (1671-1734). The route starts at Drymen (near Glasgow) and ends at Pitlochry in the eastern Highlands, so it takes you away from the crowds following the... Read more
United Kingdom
2022
- West Highland Way (Trailblazer British Walking Guides)
- 53 large-scale maps & guides to 26 towns and villages; Planning, Places to Stay, Places to Eat; Ben Nevis Guide. Glasgow City Guide Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
2022
- Wandelgids West Highland Way | Trailblazer Guides
- 53 large-scale maps & guides to 26 towns and villages; Planning, Places to Stay, Places to Eat; Ben Nevis Guide. Glasgow City Guide Read more
United Kingdom
- Loch Lomond North - Tyndrum, Crianlarich & Arrochar OS Explorer Active Map OL39 (waterproof)
- The northern part of Loch Lomond on a detailed topographic and GPS compatible map No. 364, waterproof version, from the Ordnance Survey’s 1:25,000 Explorer series. Coverage includes a section of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park with parts of the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park and the Argyll Forest Park, 14 Munro peaks including An... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
United Kingdom
2019
- West Highland Way: Glasgow to Fort William
- Fully revised 7th edition. The West Highland Way passes through some of the most spectacular scenery in all of Britain. From the outskirts of Glasgow it winds for 96 miles (154.5km) along the wooded banks of Loch Lomond, across the wilderness of Rannoch Moor, over the mountains above Glencoe to a dramatic finish passing Ben Nevis - Britain`s... Read more
Netherlands
2011
- The West Highland Way
- The West Highland Way is Scotland's most popular long-distance walk, running 96 miles (155 km) from Glasgow, Scotland's largest city, through its first National Park, across the western Highlands to the foot of its highest mountain, Ben Nevis. This is the fourth, fully revised edition of the popular rucksack-friendly guidebook and includes the... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
2011
- The West Highland Way
- The West Highland Way is Scotland's most popular long-distance walk, running 96 miles (155 km) from Glasgow, Scotland's largest city, through its first National Park, across the western Highlands to the foot of its highest mountain, Ben Nevis. This is the fourth, fully revised edition of the popular rucksack-friendly guidebook and includes the... Read more
Maps
United Kingdom
- The West Highland Way (Footprint Map)
- A Footprint Map-Guide to the 95 Mile Route Between Milngavie and Fort William Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
United Kingdom
- The West Highland Way - 95 Mile Route Between Milngavie and Fort William
- The West Highland Way waterproof map from Footprint is a map-guide to the 95 mile (153km) route between Milngavie and Fort William. The mapping is based on Ordnance Survey data at a scale of 1:40,000, with compact and concise information for walkers. Read more
Netherlands
- Wandelkaart The West Highland Way | Footprint maps
- The West Highland Way waterproof map from Footprint is a map-guide to the 95 mile (153km) route between Milngavie and Fort William. The mapping is based on Ordnance Survey data at a scale of 1:40,000, with compact and concise information for walkers. Read more
United Kingdom
2020
- West Highland Way
- Easy-to-use folding map and essential information, with custom itinerary planning for walkers, trekkers, fastpackers and trail runners Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
United Kingdom
2020
- West Highland Way - Easy-to-use Folding Map and Essential Information
- The 153-kilometre West Highland Way encompasses the variety of Scotland`s wild places. The route, which begins in Milngavie and finishes in Fort William, passes from Glasgow, Scotland`s friendliest city, through lochs and forests, and across wild moors in the shadows of Munros. Offering panoramic views and clear waymarking, it is no wonder this... Read more
Netherlands
2020
- Wandelkaart West Highland Way | Vertebrate Publishing
- The 153-kilometre West Highland Way encompasses the variety of Scotland`s wild places. The route, which begins in Milngavie and finishes in Fort William, passes from Glasgow, Scotland`s friendliest city, through lochs and forests, and across wild moors in the shadows of Munros. Offering panoramic views and clear waymarking, it is no wonder this... Read more
United Kingdom
- Great Glen Way
- Great Glen Way, a 126km/79 miles trail from Fort William along Loch Ness to Inverness, presented at 1:40,000 on a light, waterproof and tear-resistant map from Harvey Map Services. The whole route is covered on four overlapping panels, and includes street plans of Fort William (showing the start/end of the West Highland Way) and Inverness. Map... Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
United Kingdom
- Great Glen Way Harvey National Trail XT40
- Great Glen Way, a 126km/79 miles trail from Fort William along Loch Ness to Inverness, presented at 1:40,000 on a light, waterproof and tear-resistant map from Harvey Map Services. The whole route is covered on four overlapping panels, and includes street plans of Fort William (showing the start/end of the West Highland Way) and Inverness. Map... Read more
Netherlands
- Wandelkaart Great Glen Way | Harvey Maps
- Great Glen Way, a 126km/79 miles trail from Fort William along Loch Ness to Inverness, presented at 1:40,000 on a light, waterproof and tear-resistant map from Harvey Map Services. The whole route is covered on four overlapping panels, and includes street plans of Fort William (showing the start/end of the West Highland Way) and Inverness. Map... Read more
United Kingdom
2018
- East Highland Way
- East Highland Way, a 132km / 82 miles trail on a light, waterproof and tear-resistant map at 1:40,000 from Harvey Map Services presenting the route accompanied by extensive additional tourist information. The route links Fort Williams, the northern point of the West Highland Way and the southern point of the Great Glen Way, with Aviemore, the... Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
United Kingdom
2018
- East Highland Way Harvey National Trail XT40
- East Highland Way, a 132km / 82 miles trail on a light, waterproof and tear-resistant map at 1:40,000 from Harvey Map Services presenting the route accompanied by extensive additional tourist information. The route links Fort Williams, the northern point of the West Highland Way and the southern point of the Great Glen Way, with Aviemore, the... Read more
Netherlands
2018
- Wandelkaart East Highland Way | Harvey Maps
- East Highland Way, a 132km / 82 miles trail on a light, waterproof and tear-resistant map at 1:40,000 from Harvey Map Services presenting the route accompanied by extensive additional tourist information. The route links Fort Williams, the northern point of the West Highland Way and the southern point of the Great Glen Way, with Aviemore, the... Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
United Kingdom
2014
- Cape Wrath Trail North - Strathcarron to Cape Wrath Harvey National Trail XT40
- The northern section of the Cape Wrath Trail, from Strathcarron via Ullapool to Cape Wrath - the most north-westerly point in the mainland United Kingdom, presented at 1:40,000 on a light, waterproof and tear-resistant map from Harvey Map Services. The map covers this section of the trail on 12 overlapping panels. The whole Cape Wrath Trail is... Read more
Netherlands
2014
- Cape Wrath Trail North XT40
- The northern section of the Cape Wrath Trail, from Strathcarron via Ullapool to Cape Wrath - the most north-westerly point in the mainland United Kingdom, presented at 1:40,000 on a light, waterproof and tear-resistant map from Harvey Map Services. The map covers this section of the trail on 12 overlapping panels. The whole Cape Wrath Trail is... Read more
Belgium
2014
- Cape Wrath Trail North XT40
- The northern section of the Cape Wrath Trail, from Strathcarron via Ullapool to Cape Wrath - the most north-westerly point in the mainland United Kingdom, presented at 1:40,000 on a light, waterproof and tear-resistant map from Harvey Map Services. The map covers this section of the trail on 12 overlapping panels. The whole Cape Wrath Trail is... Read more
Netherlands
2014
- Wandelkaart Cape Wrath Trail North | Harvey Maps
- The northern section of the Cape Wrath Trail, from Strathcarron via Ullapool to Cape Wrath - the most north-westerly point in the mainland United Kingdom, presented at 1:40,000 on a light, waterproof and tear-resistant map from Harvey Map Services. The map covers this section of the trail on 12 overlapping panels. The whole Cape Wrath Trail is... Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
United Kingdom
2014
- Cape Wrath Trail South - Fort William to Strathcarron Harvey National Trail XT40
- The southern section of the Cape Wrath Trail, from Fort William to Strathcarron presented at 1:40,000 on a light, waterproof and tear-resistant map from Harvey Map Services. The map covers this section of the trail on eight panels, showing both the western variant via Inverie and Shiel Bridge, and inland route along Loch Lochy and Invegarry.... Read more
Netherlands
2014
- Cape Wrath Trail South XT40
- Cape Wrath Trail is a challenging route from Fort William to Cape Wrath. It is around 200 miles long and passes through some of Scotland's wildest and most spectacular scenery. The trail has evolved from use and is not an officially recognised National Trail. There is no single definitive route. There are various ways of tackling the traverse... Read more
Belgium
2014
- Cape Wrath Trail South XT40
- Cape Wrath Trail is a challenging route from Fort William to Cape Wrath. It is around 200 miles long and passes through some of Scotland's wildest and most spectacular scenery. The trail has evolved from use and is not an officially recognised National Trail. There is no single definitive route. There are various ways of tackling the traverse... Read more
Netherlands
2014
- Wandelkaart Cape Wrath Trail South | Harvey Maps
- The southern section of the Cape Wrath Trail, from Fort William to Strathcarron presented at 1:40,000 on a light, waterproof and tear-resistant map from Harvey Map Services. The map covers this section of the trail on eight panels, showing both the western variant via Inverie and Shiel Bridge, and inland route along Loch Lochy and Invegarry.... Read more
United Kingdom
2018
- West Highland Way Harvey National Trail XT40
- The West Highland Way, Scotland’s premier 153km / 96 miles long trail from Milngavie near Glasgow along Loch Lomond to Fort William presented at 1:40,000 on a light, waterproof and tear-resistant map from Harvey Map Services. The whole route is covered by nine overlapping panels, and the map includes small street plan of Milngavie, Tyndrum,... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
2018
- West Highland Way XT40
- The West Highland Way is 96 miles (153 km) long and links Milngavie (Glasgow) to Fort William. It run's from Scotland's largest city to the foot of its highest mountain, Ben Nevis, through the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park.Detailed mapping, full legend in English, French and German. National Grid. Read more
Belgium
2018
- West Highland Way XT40
- The West Highland Way is 96 miles (153 km) long and links Milngavie (Glasgow) to Fort William. It run's from Scotland's largest city to the foot of its highest mountain, Ben Nevis, through the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park.Detailed mapping, full legend in English, French and German. National Grid. Read more
Netherlands
2018
- Wandelkaart West Highland Way | Harvey Maps
- Wandelkaart van de West Highland Way met uitsnedes van de route. Leap forward in technical excellence. Tough, light and 100% wateproof. Compact and light - the map itself weighs just 60gms - a third of the weight of a laminated map, and much less bulky. And you can fold or refold it time and again, or stuff it in your back pocket and it... Read more