The West Highland Way

Scotland's finest long distance walking route lies ahead of you and we will be with you every step of the way.

Welcome to your free guide to the West Highland Way with advice from local experts on how to enjoy the 95 miles route, the best time to go, where to stay, what to pack and what to see along the way.

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Expert Advice

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Come back regularly for news and reports from our experts, all of whom know the West Highland Way well and love to share their knowledge.

All Together

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Benefit from the advice of fellow travellers who have gone before you and add to the community with your own experiences of the West Highland Way.

Your Free E-Book

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Download your free guide to walking the West Highland Way with advice on the route, how to stay safe and where to stay along the way.

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The Queen hikes the West Highland Way. Yes, We Were Surprised Too.

She calls herself The Queen but we don’t think she is actually, you know, The Queen. Particularly as her website suggests her name is Paula, rather than Elizabeth II

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Riverside Group takes a Lochside Walk: Balmaha to Rowardennan

Some of the more active members of Riverside church in Kirkintilloch spent a day walking on the West Highland Way recently and posted this video. They chose the stretch between Balmaha and Rowardennan.

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The West Highland Way on Google Earth

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You get a good view of the West Highland Way on Google Earth and on Google Maps including a street view of the end of the West Highland Way.

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The West Highland Way

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The West Highland Way is unboubtably Scotland’s finest long distance walk. Compiled by local experts this site is the definitive guide to walking the West Highland Way.

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