Walking the West Highland Way
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- No booking fees
- duration 9 days
- tour type Private
- age requirement 12-99 yrs
- guiding method Self-guided
- Tour Code BM-41028
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- A challenging itinerary stretching 151km from Milngavie to Fort William
- Spectacular scenery through glens, rugged mountains, deep blue lochs and across moors
- Experience iconic scenery of Rannoch Moor, Loch Lomond, Ben Nevis and Glen Coe
- Enjoy Scottish hospitality, try the world renowned traditional food and beverages, including smoked salmon and whiskey
- Optional city break add-on in Glasgow and extra nights in Fort William to climb Ben Nevis
The 151 km long West Highland Way was the first official walking route in Scotland, opening in 1980 and traversing East Dunbartonshire, Stirling, Argyll and Bute and the Highlands.
The perfect introduction to the Highlands, with its mix of challenging mountain paths, awe inspiring scenery, picturesque villages and the odd whisky distillery along the way! Beginning just outside Glasgow, the route takes you on a journey through some of Scotland's most stunning natural scenery, and also through its history, passing areas rich with stories of its famous sons, Rob Roy and Robert the Bruce.
Starting in Milngavie you walk through Mugdock Country Park, following the shores of Loch Lomond and onto Glen Falloch. Experience one of the last pristine moors in Europe as you cross Rannoch Moor, past the recognisable munro, Buachaille Etive Mor and onto the head of Glencoe. At the end of the week, you will climb the Devil's Staircase, descending to Loch Leven before finishing in the outdoor adventure capital of the UK, Fort William.
Your evenings will be spent in the company of fellow walkers from all around the world, experiencing quality hotels, offering the very best of Scottish hospitality. All accommodation is on a bed and breakfast basis, with evening meals and picnic lunches easily available either at your hotel, or in the nearby village.
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Day 1: Arrival in Milngavie
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Day 2: Milngavie to Drymen
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Day 3: Drymen to Rowardennan
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Day 4: Rowardennan to Inverarnan
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Day 5: Inverarnan to Tyndrum
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Day 6: Tyndrum to Kingshouse
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Day 7: Kingshouse to Kinlochleven
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Day 8: Kinlochleven to Fort William
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Day 9: Depart Fort William
- All accommodation in a mix of hotels, B & B and guesthouses,Luggage transfers between hotels
- All continental breakfasts
- Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
- Route directions and maps
- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)
- Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)
- Visas or vaccinations
- Travel to the start and from the end point
- Earn USD 64+ in travel credits.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Walking the West Highland Way tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 05 October 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 05 October 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceWalking the West Highland Way tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Walking the West Highland Way tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.