7 DAYS WALKING / 8 OVERNIGHT STAYS
The West Highland Way should only be tackled if you are a fit walker with well worn in boots and this itinerary is our most popular choice with the longest day being 18.75 miles/30 km. From our decades of experience, well prepared walkers cope with this long day easily. Both Michelle & Julie have walked the Way in seven days over the last few years
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Day 1 |
Travel to Milngavie | With good public transport links, you arrive into the lowland town of Milngavie ready to start your challenge! |
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Day 2 |
Milngavie to Drymen (12 miles/19.25 km) |
An easy start to your seven days heading off through the beautiful Mugdock Country Park, then great views of the hill of Dumgoyne. A visit to the Glengoyne Distillery is a good option or a stop at the Beechtree Inn for lunch! A pleasant day to start off your trek |
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Day 3 |
Drymen to Rowardennan (14 miles/22.5 km) |
A reasonably tough day with much ascent and descent though definitely worth the hard work as you look down to beautiful Loch Lomond from Conic Hill. A series of lovely woodland paths give you glimpses of Ben Lomond and leads you on to the tiny village of Rowardennan |
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Day 4 |
Rowardennan to Inverarnan (14 miles/22.5 km) |
A reasonably challenging day with fabulous views across to the Arrochar Alps as you pass through the tiny and remote village of Inversnaid. A few ups and downs and easy scrambles sees you on your way to Inverarnan situated at the head of Loch Lomond
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Day 5 |
Inverarnan to Tyndrum (13.25 miles/21.25 km) |
A good section of path after leaving Inverarnan as you follow the River Falloch. You pass under the famous West Highland Railway line and the viewpoint after you reach the spur path to Crianlarich is worth every minute! After passing through Strathfillan you have an easy stretch to take you into the Highland village of Tyndrum |
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Day 6 |
Tyndrum to Kingshouse (18.75 miles/30 km) |
This day starts with Thomas Telford’s military road over Rannoch Moor and on to Kingshouse. You then have fine views of the famous Buachaille Etive Mor mountain as you traverse the hillside to the foot of the Devil’s Staircase. Fantastic views await you and you will be glad of the descent into Kinlochleven! |
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Day 7 |
Kingshouse to Kinlochleven (9 miles/14.5 km) |
The famous Buachaille Etive Mor mountain is in fine view all the way from Kingshouse to the foot of the Devil’s Staircase. Fantastic views await you at the top before you face a steep descent into Kinlochleven on a very good footpath |
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Day 8 |
Kinlochleven to Fort William (15 miles/24 km) |
The steep climb out of Kinlochleven is made worthwhile by the views at the top of the hill. A remote walk winds its way across country until you start to see the imposing figure of Ben Nevis as you make your approach to Fort William and the end of the Way! |
Extra Nights/Rest Days: many people take an extra night at the stage of Rowardennan to climb Ben Lomond (Scotland’s most southerly Munro) and/or at Fort William to climb Ben Nevis, Scotland’s highest mountain
Price of Package: £795.00 per person (based on two persons sharing)
Included:
+ Eight overnight stays in specially selected quality b&bs/guest houses/hotels with ensuite facilities
+ Full Scottish breakfast
+ Baggage transfer from stage to stage
+ West Highland Way Rucksack Guide or Harvey Map
+ Comprehensive tour pack with full information on your walk including location details for your accommodations and local facilities
+ The services of the Gemini Team prior to and during your holiday
Not Included:
– Evening meals, packed lunches and drinks (available at all stages
– Transport to Milngavie/from Fort William
– Travel Insurance (we recommend that you arrange your own cover)
Notes:
Additional nights can be arranged at any stage, please email for a price. Generally an overnight stay in Fort William can range from £60.00 to £80.00 per person
Single supplement for solo walkers - price on request
Single supplement for singles as part of a group - price on request
Please note that, upon the actual booking of rooms, we will do our very best to try and reduce the single or solo walkers’ supplement. This will be dependent on availability of rooms at the time of booking
Group Discounts for 4 or more people available on request