SCOTLAND
The West Highland Way
13th June – 22nd June 2024
Overview
Welcome to “The West Highland Way”
One of the most beautiful Scottish walking trails covering 154 km of wild scenery in just 7 days.
Starting from a small town of Milngavie, north of Glasgow, to Fort William in the Scottish Highlands, the trail is not only the first ever registered walking trails in the Highlands, but also one of the most loved in Scotland! You will be crossing wide smooth tracks in forests, twisty paths over moorland, hillsides, undulating paths in trees, and open fields along the way before finally reaching Fort William.
If you were ever looking for that utterly raw connection to nature, the West highlands will take you back in time as cross this ancient and historical trail.
Adventure Profile
UK
Mountains & Peaks
10 days – 9 nights
Level 5
Challenging
Comfortable
PRICE
BHD 1,150
GROUP SIZE
14 – 16 Mixed
Adventure Profile
UK
Mountains & Peaks
10 days – 9 nights
Level 5
Challenging
Comfortable
PRICE
BHD 1,150
GROUP SIZE
14 – 16 Mixed
Led by:
Faten Mattar & Majeed Almajed
What to expect
If you are looking to reconnect to the outdoors, you won’t find a trip more in tune with nature than this!
This journey is for people who love the outdoors, are flexible, can adapt to weather surprises, and can cater for activities ranging from moderate to challenging levels with extended periods of either walking or climbing, for seven days in a row.
Although the daily elevation gains are not very high, you should be prepared to walk an average of 20 km per day. Scotland is known for having one of the moodiest weather in the world, so expect a bit of rain, wind and sun all in the same day!
As for the accommodation, you will stay in a mix of small, mostly locally owned hotels, simple B&Bs and traditional guesthouses. Your luggage will be transferred on a daily basis.
What’s included
- Ground transportation for the full itinerary
- A mixture of delightful and comfortable accommodation on a twin-share basis with breakfast
- Luggage Transfer During Hike
- One day Castle/Cottage experience after the hike
- All programs as per the itinerary
- Guides from the Journey Adventures
- 24/7 support services
What’s not included
- International Flights
- Expenses of personal nature
- Visa
- Lunch & Dinner Meals
Activities
Hiking
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Trip Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival Day to Milngavie
Welcome to Scotland capital, Glasgow!
Once you arrive, our guides will arrange your transfer to the town of Milngavie, just a 20-minute ride from the airport.
We will all meet on this day at a welcome briefing dinner in town.
Day 2
Milngavie to Drymen l 19 KM
Hello West Highlands!
Our first starting point of the day will be at a tower in Milngavie town center. Let’s set an easy pace as our first stretch will have you crossing through flat dirt trails as you pass Craigallian and Carbeth lochs.
You will soon find yourself between gorgeous panoramic views over the range of hills in central Scotland.
After about 6 to 7 hours of walking, you will arrive to Drymen for some late lunch and rest for the rest of the day.
Day 3
Drymen to Rowardennan l 24 km
From Drymen, you will walk the easy tracks of Garadhban Forest, and arrive at the foot of Conic Hill. After a climb of 361m, the highest point in the southern half of the valley, this will be your first real taste of the epic Scottish scenery you’re going to be experiencing all week.
Don’t forget to look over Lock Lomond, the largest loch in Scotland as you climb up! Once you’ve taken in the amazing views, we will descend to the east side of Loch Lomond sticking close to the shore most of the way as you walk along its curvy and rocky beaches.
Day 4
Rowardennan – Inveranan l 22 km
On day three, you will be walking along the northern part of Loch Lomond which is significantly wilder than the south, and a bit more challenging. As you embark in the trail, you will be surrounded by oak forest with an amazing view across the water of Beinn Ime (1,011m), Ben Vorlich (985m) and The Cobbler (884m) mountain ranges.
Once you reach Inveranan, we will look for its stunning waterfalls. This will be the perfect time for a steaming cup of hot chocolate before we head back to the lodge for the night.
Day 5
Inveranan – Tyndrum l 19 km
After immersing yourself in the surrounds of Loch Lomond, get ready to enter a different landscape, one of soaring mountains and deep valleys!
Following the River Falloch you will catch glimpses of the cascades of the Falls of Falloch before reaching the halfway point, to Crianlarich. From there you will keep following the river across the valley until you reach the village of Tyndrum.
Day 6
Tyndrum to Kingshouse l 15 KM
Another day, a different landscape.
Soon after leaving Tyndrum you will bypass the steep sides of Beinn Odhar and the pyramid of Beinn Dorain ahead. Your path across the floor of the gorge will lead you to the Bridge of Orchy.
From here the gorge widens and flattens with a gentle descent down to the railway station and views across to Glen Orchy.
After the Bridge of Orchy, the path will join with the Old Military Road. A short climb up the hill will give you a dramatic viewpoint across Loch Tulla and the Black Mount.
This day will take you to one of the most remote areas in the highlands.
Day 7
Kingshouse to Kinlochleven l 30 km
Although it’s the longest day of the hike, this day will feel like a movie! As you walk towards the entrance of Glen Etive on the left of the mountains, you will go down the memory to the scene of the James Bond film Skyfall, along with the historic Glen Coe on the right.
After that you will make your way towards the devils Staircase. This zig-zag climb will take you up to the highest point of the West Highland Way at 550m, with breathtaking views back to ‘The Buachaille’ and northwards towards the Mamores mountain range.
After your climb up the Devil’s Staircase, the way will take you across the moorlands before heading down to Kinlochleven.
Day 8
Kinlochleven – Fort Williams l 24 KM
The climb out of Kinlochleven is a steep ascent through forests, up to views over Loch Leven and the village. The old military road then passes through a wide valley on the edge of Mamore mountain range, known as Lairigmor, before turning towards Glen Nevis through forested areas.
The path gradually descends towards Fort William, with a final stretch along the road into Fort William town center.
Congratulations , you have just finished the 152 KM west highland trail!
Day 9 & 10
Rest & Back Home
One last surprise before you head back home, just wait for it 😊
As you depart Scotland, we will miss you!
Until we meet again, we wish you a safe flight back home.
