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West Highland Way (Schottland)

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West Highland Way (Schottland)

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August 22, 2021

West Highland Way (Schottland)

Hard

50:17

167km

3.3km/h

4,270m

4,310m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Most people would complete this in 8-16 days

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West Highland Way Starting Obelisk (Milngavie)

Highlight • Monument

The start of the West Highland Way is very urban, and the first section will feel more like a country park. Good paths and signs will lead you out of the town towards Loch Lomond.

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650 m

West Highland Way: Southern Section in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The landscape is very beautiful and passes many great places. It is a very good entry stage for the WHW.
In addition, a pause at the distillery Glengoyne worthwhile :)

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46.0 km

View of Ben Venue

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is such a great balcony trail over to Ben Venue and comes with fantastic views over the Trossachs mountain range.

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54.6 km

View of Loch Katrine from the summit of Ben A'an

Highlight • Summit

Ben A’an stands at 1,491 feet (454 m) tall and is located between Loch Katrine and Loch Achray. Although it is not particularly high, its position at the heart of …

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88.5 km

Honesty Box and View Towards Crianlarich

Highlight • Rest Area

You can find soft drinks, water and chocolate bars for 1 pound each in this cooled Honesty Box along the way

You can find soft drinks, water and chocolate bars …

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96.1 km

Strathfillan Wigwams, Auchtertyre

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Small tent-like wooden huts invite for an overnight stay. A picnic table with a small barbecue are included.

Small tent-like wooden huts invite for an overnight stay. A picnic table with a small grill are included.

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104 km

Scottish Highlands

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Highlands are probably one of the few places that are clouded or covered in fog nicer than in a bright blue sky ☁️

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115 km

Inveroran Hotel

Highlight • Pub

The Inveroran Hotel is a good stop for hikers. There is a pub and those who do not stay here can at least fill up their water supplies and use the toilet.

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124 km

Wild Camping Spot by the River Ba

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful level and elevated camping space with beautiful views and close proximity to the River Ba (fresh water). Here fit about 2-3 tents.

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129 km

View of Buachaille Etive Mòr

Highlight • Viewpoint

This imposing mountain (pronounced 'boorkeleh ettiv moor') fills this landscape and seems to watch over the surrounding moors. At a height of 3,353 feet (1022 m), it's one of the …

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131 km

Kingshouse Hotel — Public Toilets and Showers

Highlight • Rest Area

Any Wild Camper looking for a shower will find it near the Kingshouse Hotel. A relatively new facility of the hotel offers hikers in transit the opportunity to freshen up or facilitate.

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133 km

View of Buachaille Etive Mòr and Glen Coe

Highlight • Summit

Glen Coe is one of Scotland most magnificent glens. The spectacle that begins with the mighty Buachaille Etive Mòr continues to enthral as you progress into the valley.

The north …

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135 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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146 km

View of Loch Leven and Waterfall

Highlight • Lake

As you follow the woodland trail zigzagging above Kinlochleven, views open up along Loch Leven. On the far left hand side of the Loch you can make out the distinctive …

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166 km

End of the West Highland Way (Fort William)

Highlight • Settlement

Fort William is one of the adventure capitals of Scotland. It has the mighty Ben Nevis to thank for this status – Britain's highest mountain rises to the southeast in …

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167 km

Fort William Jacobite Steam Train Station

Highlight • Historical Site

The Jacobite is said to be the greatest railway journey in the world. Starting near Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, passengers ride for 84 miles (135 kilometers) through some spectacular …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.5 km

38.5 km

30.4 km

15.2 km

11.4 km

2.74 km

1.15 km

Surfaces

88.2 km

25.5 km

19.0 km

11.9 km

8.20 km

7.13 km

7.03 km

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West Highland Way (Schottland)

West Highland Way Starting Obelisk (Milngavie)

West Highland Way: Southern Section in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

View of Ben Venue

View of Loch Katrine from the summit of Ben A'an

Honesty Box and View Towards Crianlarich

Strathfillan Wigwams, Auchtertyre

Scottish Highlands

Inveroran Hotel

Wild Camping Spot by the River Ba

View of Buachaille Etive Mòr

Kingshouse Hotel — Public Toilets and Showers

View of Buachaille Etive Mòr and Glen Coe

Devil's Staircase (West Highland Way)

View of Loch Leven and Waterfall

End of the West Highland Way (Fort William)

Fort William Jacobite Steam Train Station

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