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West Highland Way | 6 Days

  • Take on the full WHW route in just 5 hiking days, our most challenging version
  • Head north from near Glasgow through the Scottish Highlands to Fort William
  • Hike from the 'bonnie banks' of Loch Lomond to the remote Rannoch Moor
  • Stay at Kingshouse Hotel or in iconic Glencoe, surrounded by spectacular scenery
  • Enjoy hassle-free navigation via our smartphone app, daily luggage transfers and hand-picked lodgings

Discover the spectacular landscape of Scotland’s western highlands on the West Highland Way. This is our toughest itinerary yet — a thrilling challenge for even the most seasoned hikers. Towering mountains, tranquil lochs and rushing rivers combine to reward you with a unique and ever-changing landscape as you journey 96 miles, around 9 hours per day, from Milngavie (Glasgow) to Fort William. Hiking the full route in just five days promises a true test of grit and endurance. In the evenings, unwind in welcoming B&Bs, and stock up on hearty Scottish food ahead of your next big day. An adventure that is sure to test the legs out!

Macs was founded in 2003 just a few miles from the start of the trail, and with headquarters in Glasgow every year members of our team hike the WHW, conduct volunteer trail maintenance and visit our valued accommodation and luggage partners. We use our in-depth knowledge, extensive experience and local connections to offer you the best of this iconic route.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Milngavie, walk to Balmaha 19 miles / 31 km Day 2 Balmaha to Inverarnan 22 miles / 35 km Day 3 Inverarnan to Bridge of Orchy 18.5 miles / 29.5 km Day 4 Bridge of Orchy to Kinlochleven 21.5 miles / 34 km Day 5 Kinlochleven to Fort William 15 miles / 24 km Day 6 Onward travel from Fort William
THIS TRIP'S CARBON SCORE

This trip has a carbon score of 8kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 8kg is equivalent to 12 pints of local beer at a bar. Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information about how we've carbon counted our trips.

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