Tips to plan your West Highland Way Walk

Launched in 1980 as Scotland’s first long-distance trail, the West Highland Way continues to grow in popularity. Walkers and cyclists are attracted to its 96 miles of varied and spectacular scenery. Starting in the lowlands, just north of Glasgow, the route enters the National Park close to Drymen, going alongside Loch Lomond from Balmaha to its northern tip, leaving the National Park beyond Tyndrum. The scenery becomes wilder as the route crosses Glencoe before arriving at the end of the trail at Fort William.

This page features mainly provides information about the sections and stopping points within the National Park. Sign up for the See Loch Lomond monthly newsletter at the bottom of the page to stay updated. We work closely with the Official West Highland Way and encourage you to support them if you can with a donation or purchase from their range of official West Highland Way merchandise. Their work is vital as they help support the route and ensure the paths are well maintained.

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