Guided Walking Holiday: Scotland’s Iconic West Highland Way

Experience the iconic West Highland Way with Large Outdoors on an eight-night guided walk, covering 96 miles with the support of a dedicated vehicle and expert Large Outdoors guides, ensuring a fantastic journey through Scotland's breathtaking landscapes.


Experience Type: Multi-Day Experience
Duration:
8 nights
Distance: 96 miles*
Accommodation: Hostels (and hotel in Glasgow)
Meeting Location: Glasgow
Group Size: Maximum 7
Level: Tough (Walking)
Age: 18+
Dogs: No dogs, except trained assistance dogs


In a Nutshell:

  • Trek Through Loch Lomond and The Trossachs: Walk through red deer habitats, ancient oak woodlands, and the Arrochar Alps, passing the iconic Ben Lomond, Scotland’s most southerly Munro.

  • Discover Rannoch Moor: Explore this vast, atmospheric expanse of lochs and bogs, once home to a dense forest over 5,000 years ago.

  • Walk Glen Coe and the Devil’s Staircase: Experience one of Scotland’s most dramatic valleys, with stunning waterfalls, wildlife, and panoramic views from the Devil’s Staircase.

  • Camaraderie and Comfort: Enjoy the sociable atmosphere of group walking, with accommodation and hassle-free baggage transfers included for a seamless adventure.

 

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Walk the West Highland Way fully supported with a group and Large Outdoors guide!

The West Highland Way is one of the UK’s most famous walking journeys, and with good reason. It’s a stunning long-distance trek officially covering 96 miles (*however, our groups tend to clock up around 100 miles!) from just outside Glasgow in Milngavie to Fort William on the coast.

If you’ve never seen the stunning landscapes of the west of Scotland, the West Highland Way is the perfect introduction. It’s a diverse route that covers mountains and lochs, rivers and moorlands. The scenery is second-to-none, earning the West Highland Way a place on walkers’ bucket lists around the world. It’s a long journey, but the route mostly sticks to valleys and woodland trails along the way, meaning you don’t need to be an experienced mountain hiker to enjoy this walk.

You’ll trek, eat, and stay with a group of fellow walkers, enjoying all the laughs, encouragement, and camaraderie long-distance walking brings out. Our expert guides will do all the navigating along the way, allowing you to immerse yourself in the scenery and experience.

A group walking on the West Highland Way in Scotland with mountains in the distance

Walking on the West Highland Way, Scotland

Our West Highland Way Guided Walk is fully supported with baggage transfer, meaning you can walk with your essentials while the rest of your baggage is transported to the next accommodation stop. There will also be a support vehicle available throughout, allowing you to take a rest day if you need one.

Walking the West Highland Way over 7 days, the distance walked each day will vary from approximately 8 to 20 miles. While this seems like a wide range, the longer distance days tend to be over generally flatter terrain, while the shorter distance days involve a bit more elevation. The walk is a fantastic challenge for walkers from all backgrounds, but it goes without saying the fitter you are the more you’ll enjoy yourself - so get those training miles in!

A group walking on the West Highland Way in Scotland

Walkers at the start of the West Highland Way, Scotland

Suggested Itinerary

Here’s what we’ve got planned - of course, we may have to offer alternatives or make amendments if the weather misbehaves or other unexpected situations arise!

Essential Information

This map is provided for guidance regarding the general location. For detailed meeting information, please refer to the 'Meeting Time & Location' section.