The speyside way is one of four official long distance routes in scotland the others are the west highland way, the southern upland way and the great glen way. Hosting is supported by ucl, bytemark hosting, and other partners learn more start mapping. This fantastic and alternative trek takes us from drymen to fort william over several mountains, including many munros scottish mountains over 3000 feet. On a good day this area offers relatively straightforward walking but if the weather isnt favourable, ensure you are wrapped up from.
Part of the scotlands great trails national trail map series from harvey. The peter storm boys coniston half zip fleece makes the ideal midlayer on cold weather walks and is perfect for casual wear too. West highland way scottish highlands all you need to. The following is a guide to the west highland way, designed to help you in booking your baggage transfer. The west highland way route is spectacular, following the banks of loch lomond, across the wilderness of rannoch moor and into the breathtaking beauty of glencoe and the very heart of the scottish highlands. Book your tickets online for west highland way, scottish highlands. The route begins in milngavie near glasgow and after 95 miles of outstanding scenery, finishes in fort. The 95 miles 152km of the route passes through the lowlands to the highlands, accompanied by the bucolic splendour of the glens flanked by great mountains, the loveliness of loch lomond and the wild remoteness of rannoch moor. Splits it into nice legs and marks appropriate camp siteshotels.
Aug 14, 2019 the west highland way is usually walked northwards starting in and ending in fort william. The west highland way was scotlands first long distance route and. The west highland way runs for 96 miles from milngavie to fort william, travelling through some of the most stunning landscapes in scotland. The mapping comes preloaded on a plug and play microsd,sd card. From forest lodge, the path slowly rises up onto the edges of rannoch moor. Planning your west highland way walk planning your own walk. Os explorer west highland way map set ordnance survey shop. Includes sheet numbers 392, 384, 377, ol39, ol38 and 348 in the os explorer.
All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Walking holidays in britains most beautiful landscapes 1166 ickledore walking holidays to ememer west highland way discover the dramatic mountain scenery of the west highlands on the classic scottish long distance route. West highland way scottish highlands 2020 all you need to. It passes alongside lochs and rivers, travels through. Tough, light, waterproof map with additional visitor information. The west highland way stretches 96 miles 154 km from milngavie to fort william. Hayley fastpacks the west highland way in scotland in 3 days. Nov 27, 2019 the west highland way is often split into seven or eight days, although it is possible to walk faster. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Bruce sandison, the herald opened in 1980, the west highland way was scotlands first long distance route and remains the most popular, with more than 15,000 walkers tackling it each year. Completed the west highland way with my dog, dad and brother in june 2015. A group of scots were doing the walk 10th year in a row and said the weather had never been so good. It runs from milngavie, on the outskirts of glasgow, to fort william. This allows the trip to be completed in a normal week off and the weekends either end. Witness some of scotlands most breathtaking scenery along west highland way, a longdistance footpath.
The first section of the west highland way is something of a prelude through the landscapes of the lowlands. High quality west highland way gifts and merchandise. From here, the trail enters open countryside and leaves the northern fringe of glasgow city. A walking journey along the west highland way typically lasts 68 days. The west highland highway is our own unique high level version of the renowned and popular long distance trail, the west highland way. We were nervous about doing a self guided walk but the route is so well signposted and we met some lovely people along the. West highland way interactive map and route walking the west. Jun 15, 20 my friends and i did the west highland way in 2008. Slighe na gaidhealtachd an iar is a linear longdistance footpath in scotland.
The west highland way stretches 96 miles 154 km from milngavie to fort william, taking in a huge variety of scenery along the way, from countryside parks to. The first trip macs adventure ever ran was a guided trip along the west highland way back in 2003 it was the foundation for our whole company and ever since we have been running self guided walking holidays to showcase the beauty of scotlands finest longdistance walk. It was first opened in 1981, to run from spey bay to ballindalloch, with a spur to tomintoul being added in 1990. Guide to the west highland way and planning the journey. The west highland way is a long morning stroll, but i surely recommend it. Compatible for iphone, ipad, ipod and android smart devices. West highland way long distance walk page on undiscovered. West highland way selfguided walking holiday macs adventure. Both seven and eight day itineraries are given below.
West highland way ordnance survey map view and print off detailed os map west highland way open street map view and print off detailed map west highland way os map mobile gps os map with location tracking west highland way open street map mobile gps map with location tracking. West highland way walking holidays absolute escapes. Of west highland way interactive map and route read more. The west highland way is usually walked northwards starting in and ending in fort william. West highland way map available to download to your android or apple device. My friends and i did the west highland way in 2008. Personal itinerary a personal itinerary setting out each overnight stop, including. If you can afford the time, plan the trip over 10 days, with an extra day in the middle for rest or exploration along the west highland way. 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. The waterproof footprint map of the west highland way is a complete guide containing essential information that walkers need.
West highland way scottish highlands all you need to know. West highland way walking tours hiking the scottish. Opt for a personalized experience of the scottish highlands on a smallgroup day trip from edinburgh, limited to 16 people. I have a young labrador who i do a lot of walking with so overall he is a very fit dog and used to difficult terrain. You can find out distances between various locations along the west highland way using the mileage chart lower down the page. It is 154 km 96 miles long, running from milngavie north of glasgow to fort william in the scottish highlands, with an element of hill walking in the route. Mar 22, 2019 the west highland way runs for 96 miles from milngavie to fort william, travelling through some of the most stunning landscapes in scotland. Digital map showing the entire west highland way way the west highland way is 96 miles 153 km long and links milngavie glasgow to fort william.
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. I was unfortunate enough to have went in rainy season, i know it is hard to miss, but try if you can because it really is a whole lot of. Luggage transfers door to door along your route of the west highland way, client transfers to milngavie from glasgow international airport, glasgow city centre and client return transfers from fort william. West highland way with dog west highland way, scottish. Learning to thrive 100 miles along the west highland way. The typical itinerary for the west highland way is over 8 days, allowing one day for ben nevis at the end. Tough, light, waterproof map with additional visitor information including finding accommodation, travel planning and route history.
Locations with a railway station are marked with a 7 day itinerary. This makes it the most popular long distance walk in scotland, as well as the oldest, being established in 1980. Openstreetmap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license. We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Download here a gps track for the inverarnan to tyndrum route section for your mobile app or gps navigation device. The west highland way map continues on from balmaha, in the direction of rowardennan, then to inverarnan. The 96 mile or 154km west highland way is used by some 120,000 people each year, of whom some 36,000 complete the entire route. It runs from scotlands largest city to the foot of its highest mountain, ben nevis, through the loch lomond and trossachs national park. Ldwa long distance paths west highland way argyll and bute, e dunbartonshire, highland, stirling. Well be adding points of interest and accommodation to this map over time.
Visit west highland way on your trip to scottish highlands. The starting point to walk up ben lomond is located in rowardennan if you are feeling like adding something else into your trip. Walking holidays in britains most beautiful landscapes. Can be done faster although the time scale it suggests it is done over is perfect for a leisurely holiday with plenty of stops in pubs along the way.
Speyside way walking on scotlands highlands and trails. This is a wild and remote section of the west highland way and one of the last great wildernesses of europe. West highland way walking tours hiking the scottish highlands. I have a young labrador who i do a lot of walking with so. Excellent concise map and route plan for walking the west highland way. That is why we have investigated the best places to eat along the way and put them together in this nifty interactive west highland way food guide and map. A guide to the west highland way, which provides a description of the route from milngavie, glasgow, to fort william.
West highland way scotlands best loved long distance. Includes sheet numbers 392, 384, 377, ol39, ol38 and 348 in the os explorer maps series covering the whole of the route. Macs adventure pdf guide to walking the west highland way. A basic west highland way guide on the route from milngavie, to fort william, featuring an interactive west highland way map showing options and distances. West highland way interactive map and route walking the. Featureskeeps you warm 160gm 100% polyester fabric fabric 2 side brushed, 1 side antipill stays soft for longer.
The west highland way stretches 96 miles 154 km from milngavie to fort william, taking in a huge variety of scenery along the way, from countryside parks to lochshores and open moorlands to steep mountains. It is likely to take you a few days, to get all the way along but it is really a challenge and an achievement if you persevere. The west highland way starts in milngavie town centre, just 25 minutes by train from glasgow central station. For indepth planning and guidance along the west highland way, we recommend buying one of the many detailed publications on the west highland way, available to buy on amazon the west highland way map. Compatible with garmin devices including the montana, oregon and gpsmap 6264 series. Half zip pullover style which allows you to increase ventilation at the front. We only walked a short distance but were amazed at the beauty. The walk, which takes roughly one week to complete, is described in seven stages, with each stage ranging from 8 to 20 miles. For indepth planning and guidance along the west highland way, we recommend buying one of the many detailed publications on the west highland way, available to buy on amazon. Explore and navigate west highland way with confidence using map data from the ordnance survey os 1.
It didnt rain once we met so many fantastic people along the way. The urban landscape is left behind at milngavie as the route passes lochs and woodland before dropping into strathblane in the shadow of the campsie fells. 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. West highland way route map, route profile and gpx file. Ideal for visitors with limited time, this guided tour transports you to loch ness and other highland highlights with ease and efficiency. Way is a complete guide containing essential information that walkers need. Self guided walking holidays on the west highland way, including all maps, comprehensive route notes, accommodation and luggage transfer. Find all the information you need to immerse yourself into the wild landscapes of scotland and the countrys best loved long distance walking route. Each of the locations have accommodation, pub and shop unless otherwise noted and take roughly a day to cover. Normally the route is completed from south to north, the thinking behind this being the southern stages are easier and will prepare you. The trail, which opened in 1980, was scotlands first officially designated long distance route, and is now. West highland way scottish highlands 2020 all you need.
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