Welcome to the Official West Highland Way website! Find all the information you need to immerse yourself in the wild landscapes of Scotland and the country’s best loved long distance walking route: 96 miles from Milngavie to Fort William.

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 loch-shores and open moorlands to steep mountains.

The West Highland Way (Scottish Gaelic: Slighe Taobh an Iar na Gàidhealtachd) is a linear long-distance route in Scotland. 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. [3]

May 29, 2022 · The 96 mile (154 km) West Highland Way is Scotland’s premier long-distance walking route, connecting the lowland town of Milngavie, on the outskirts of Glasgow, with the regional Highlands hub of Fort William, at the foot of Ben Nevis.

Everything you will ever need to know about walking the West Highland Way, Scotland's premier long-distance hike. Start planning your WHW today.

Venturing along shorelines, through thickets of forests, mountain passes and open glens, the West Highland Way is a walker’s dream with changing landscapes at every turn. With a few essential items and essential know-how, you’ll be well …

Feb 1, 2024 · The West Highland Way is the most famous long-distance hiking route in Scotland. The 96-mile route runs from the town of Milngavie (pronounced mil-guy) near Glasgow, past Loch Lomond, over the Highland boundary line, through Glencoe and up to Fort William, the gateway town to Ben Nevis (1,345m).

Experience the adventure of a lifetime on the West Highland Way, Scotland’s premier long-distance walking route. Stretching 96 miles from Milngavie, just outside Glasgow, to Fort William in the heart of the Highlands.

Dec 2, 2022 · The West Highland Way is a 154km (96 mile) long hiking trail in the Scottish Highlands. Plan your amazing West Highland Way walk in Scotland with our in-depth guide.

The West Highland Way trail is a linear route starting in the lowlands at Milngavie, just outside of Glasgow and finishes in the Highlands at Fort William, the foot of Ben Nevis (the UK’s highest mountain). The trek takes takes between 5 to 8 days, according to how fast you want to walk.