The West Highland Way is Scotland’s most famous long-distance walking trails, spanning 96 miles (154 km) from Milngavie, just north of Glasgow, to Fort William in the Scottish Highlands.
The route offers a spectacular variety of landscapes, from lowland moors and dense woodlands to dramatic mountain scenery.
It typically takes 6–8 days to complete, depending on your pace.
Route Stages #
Milngavie to Drymen – 12 miles/19 km
Easy start through farmland and woodland.
Pass Mugdock Country Park and enjoy views of the Campsie Fells.
Drymen to Rowardennan – 15 miles/24 km
Ascend Conic Hill for stunning views of Loch Lomond and its islands.
Visit the charming village of Balmaha on the loch’s shores.
Then follow picturesque route along Loch Lomond’s eastern shoreline.
Pass beaches, forests, and rocky sections with excellent photo opportunities.
Rowardennan to Inverarnan – 14 miles/22 km
A challenging but rewarding section along the remote northern stretch of Loch Lomond.
Inverarnan to Tyndrum – 12 miles/19 km
Follow the River Falloch and enjoy Highland views.
Reach Tyndrum, a small village perfect for rest.
Tyndrum to Inveroran – 9 miles/19 km
Cross open moorlands with dramatic mountain backdrops.
Visit the charming Bridge of Orchy.
Inveroran to Kingshouse – 10 miles/16 km
Traverse the wild Rannoch Moor, one of Scotland’s most remote landscapes.
Arrive at Kingshouse, a historic inn with breathtaking views.
Kingshouse to Kinlochleven – 9 miles/14 km
Climb the Devil’s Staircase, the highest point on the trail, with sweeping views.
Descend into Kinlochleven, nestled between mountains.
Kinlochleven to Fort William – 15 miles/24 km
The final stretch passes through forestry and opens into the Glen Nevis valley.
Finish in Fort William, at the foot of Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest mountain.
Route: – 154 km – 96 miles from Milngavie, north of Glasgow, to Fort William.
- West Highland Way – Official website