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West Highland Way

West Highland Way

Jack planned a hike

January 31, 2022

West Highland Way

Hard

43:00

152km

3.5km/h

2,620m

2,650m

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

Most people would complete this in 7-14 days

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31.1 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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58.6 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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60.4 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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66.5 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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95.8 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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152 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.3 km

35.3 km

30.2 km

16.1 km

9.40 km

2.79 km

724 m

Surfaces

85.3 km

14.2 km

13.6 km

11.6 km

11.5 km

8.77 km

6.69 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

View over Loch Tulla from Mam Carraigh

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