Self Guided Hassle Free West Highland Way

Day 1 - Milngavie to Drymen

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A light day to start the West Highland Way

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Your adventure begins with a lovely walk through the rolling hills of Mugdock Park, with the Campsie Fells as your scenic backdrop. The path is well-maintained and follows quiet tracks, leading you to the charming village of Drymen—a perfect place to relax at the end of the day, with its cozy hotels and shops nestled around the village green.

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Distance Walked: 19.5Km  Elevation Change: 210 m / 689 ft

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Day 2 - Drymen to Rowardennan

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Take in the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond

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Today’s walk ventures into beautiful, rolling hills on narrower footpaths. The star of the show is magnificent Loch Lomond! For a fantastic aerial view, we highly recommend the optional climb up Conic Hill (361m) – we think it’s among the best views on the West Highland Way. Afterwards, the path leads you through the charming village of Balmaha—a perfect lunch spot—before continuing north along the loch’s wooded shoreline to Rowardennan. This scenic stretch offers tantalising glimpses of the West Highland Way ahead.

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Distance Walked: 24Km/ 15 miles Elevation Change: 430m/1400ft

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Day 3 - Rowardennan to Inverarnan

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Spot wildlife beside Scotland's largest loch

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Spend most of your day tracing the beautiful, wooded shores of Loch Lomond. The path here becomes more rugged and rocky, so watch your step! You’ll share the day with all manner of wildlife along the edge of the water, ranging from otters to heron and all manner of smaller fauna. Later, you’ll leave the loch behind as the path leads you deeper into the surrounding mountains, finishing at the famous Inverarnan Inn.

Distance Walked: 23 km / 14 miles Elevation Change: 474 m / 1,560 ft

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Day 4 - Inverarnan to Tyndrum

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Enjoy those first breaths of Highland air

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Venture deeper into the Highlands, taking in the scenic route through Glen Falloch, past the Falls of Falloch, and on to Strath Fillan. This is the day where you truly feel the pull northwards along the West Highland Way. This comes with striking peaks crowding the horizon and a distinct change of vegetation all around to mark the passage north to Tyndrum and beyond to the Highlands proper. This is what makes the West Highland Way so special – the traversal from Lowlands to Highlands in one epic journey.

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Distance Walked: 19 km / 12 miles Elevation Change: 490 m / 1,610 ft

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Day 5 - Tyndrum to Kingshouse

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Longest day of the West Highland Way

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Get ready for the longest stage of the West Highland Way, crossing the epic and wild landscape of Rannoch Moor! The day begins with great views of the iconic, triangular peak of Beinn Dorain and ends in the shadow of Buachaille Etive Mòr. After passing through Bridge of Orchy, you’ll enter a vast, open country as you skirt the moor before finally descending to the remote and dramatic setting of Kingshouse at the head of Glencoe.

Distance Walked: 30 km / 19 miles Elevation Change: 645 m / 2,110 ft

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Day 6 - Kingshouse to Kinlochleven

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Conquer the Devil's Staircase

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Today’s the day you tackle the West Highland Way’s famous challenge: the Devil’s Staircase! This zig-zagging climb rewards you with absolutely massive northern views. On the whole way up, you’ll be motivated by the sight of the magnificent Buachaille Etive Mor. After celebrating at the top, you’ll descend on wide tracks down to the welcoming village of Kinlochleven, nestled beautifully at the head of Loch Leven. You’ve earned it!

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Distance Walked: 14.5 km / 9.5 miles | 430 m / 1,400 ft

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Day 7 - Kinlochleven to Fort William

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The End of the Trail and a Well Earned Seat

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This long but rewarding day takes you through a scenic high valley beneath the Mamores range. With good weather, you’ll enjoy spectacular views of Ben Nevis before descending into Glen Nevis. The trail then leads to Fort William, where you’ll pass the leisure centre and station before reaching the official West Highland Way finish line.

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Congratulations on completing your amazing journey! Self guided West Highland Way traversals rank you among the UK’s most avid hikers.

Distance Walked: 25 km / 15 miles Elevation Change: 475 m / 1,560 ft

• Route Cards
• All accommodation and transfer bookings
• 24 hour trip support from dedicated team
• Tree planted with the future forest company

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• Food and drinks
• Accommodation costs  
• Gratuities
• Excursion and ticket costs
• Personal kit

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• Physical Level: ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊
• Season: April to September
• NOT SUITABLE FOR UNDER 12s
• Tour Co-ordinator assigned upon booking – communicate via email or video call to finalise arrangements
• Minimal booking size of 2.

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