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West Highland Way

West Highland Way

Koen planned a hike

May 25, 2026

West Highland Way

Hard

43:47

153km

3.5km/h

2,810m

2,850m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 55.2 km for 3.65 km

Most people would complete this in 7-14 days

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32.8 km

Milarrochy Bay

Highlight • Natural Monument

Loch Lomond is a vast and extremely beautiful freshwater lake nestled amid a landscape of majestic mountains. The lake crosses the Highland Boundary Fault, often considered the boundary between the …

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60.3 km

View of Loch Lomond from the Doune Byre Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Reaching the bothy is a good milestone, nearing the end of the loch. The bothy is maintained by the MBA, and can be used as an overnight stop. Views here open up to the hills to the north.

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62.1 km

From this spot, you are afforded a splendid view over Loch Lomond. For those walking the West Highland Way, this is the point where you say a fond farewell to the shores of this iconic and beautiful lake.

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68.2 km

Falls of Falloch

Highlight • Waterfall

Amongst these beautiful cascades on the River Falloch you'll find a perfect plunge pool surrounded by lush woods and steep rock.

Absolutely perfect for soaking sore and swollen feet, the …

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84.1 km

Tyndrum Village

Highlight • Settlement

In the mountainous heart of the Southern Highlands, the village of Tyndrum is a familiar site to motorists bound north for Glencoe and Fort William or west towards Oban. There …

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97.3 km

View over Loch Tulla from Mam Carraigh

Highlight • Viewpoint

This awe-inspiring viewpoint out over Loch Tulla and across to the Highlands beyond is a perfect place to stop and catch your breath before pushing on with your day.

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103 km

Rannoch Moor

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

In bad weather, the Rannoch Moor can be a real challenge. No way to seek protection.
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116 km

View of Stob Dearg (Buachaille Etive Mòr)

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here, you are afforded beautiful views of Stob Dearg, the seemingly unassailable rocky fortress that makes up the termination of Buachaille Etive Mòr. There are a few options for …

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121 km

Devil's Staircase (West Highland Way)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Devil's Staircase is a difficult path up and over the Aonach Eagach ridge, taking you from Glen Coe to Kinlochleven. It was both built and named by British soldiers …

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153 km

End of the West Highland Way (Fort William)

Highlight • Monument

The end of the West Highland Way (or the start, if you've decided walking to Glasgow is preferable). Signage, and a substantial tourist industry have built up around the Way, …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.4 km

37.1 km

35.3 km

11.3 km

5.83 km

3.63 km

2.78 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

84.4 km

27.0 km

18.5 km

13.2 km

4.21 km

3.05 km

3.02 km

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West Highland Way

Milarrochy Bay

View of Loch Lomond from the Doune Byre Bothy

View of Loch Lomond

Falls of Falloch

Tyndrum Village

View over Loch Tulla from Mam Carraigh

Rannoch Moor

View of Stob Dearg (Buachaille Etive Mòr)

Devil's Staircase (West Highland Way)

End of the West Highland Way (Fort William)

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