The West Highland Way

This is a point-to-point itinerary where we walk to a new accommodation each day. The accommodation on this trip is graded as Classic, and we handpick the best available along the route, which ranges from small guesthouses and Highland inns to small hotels and bed and breakfast establishments.

As accommodation is in short supply on this route, please note that some establishments will be better than others.

Our accommodation partners are carefully chosen according to several factors—charming locations, very good facilities, and a reputation for providing Highland hospitality.

Wherever available, we will reserve en-suite rooms for you. Please note, however, that this is not always possible on the West Highland Way due to the limited accommodation options, so on some nights, you will have private facilities instead.

Single Rooms

There is no supplement charged to solo travellers, however, you will be required to share a room with another person of the same sex. If you request a double room for single occupancy, a supplement of £575 is charged.

Due to the nature of the accommodations we use, single supplements are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis.

Breakfast, lunch, and snacks throughout the trip are provided each day. Dinner is provided every night except on Day 4 when you have a free evening and can dine wherever you choose.

All meals are included in the price of this holiday, with the exception of dinner on Day 4. Local pubs and restaurants offer a wide choice of local dishes. Included dinners are two courses as standard.

On this trip, we generally eat dinner as a group. However, if you would like to make alternative arrangements, you are free to do so. Your guide will have an evening off during this trip when they do not eat with the group. They will recommend options for dinner that evening and help you make any necessary reservations.

• Seven nights accommodation in carefully selected guest houses and small hotels.
• All meals during the trip as indicated in the itinerary – with the exception of dinner on Day 4.
• Luggage transfer for 1 bag per person (strict weight limit of 20kg) for the duration of the trip, meaning you will only have to carry a day rucksack while walking.
• The services of an experienced and knowledgeable guide throughout.
• Train tickets from Glasgow Queen Street to Milngavie.

Blue Graded 4-6

Blue graded walking holidays are suitable for fit and experienced hikers. We walk at a good pace, and you can expect to be out for 6-8 hours a day. You will not always be on a path and the terrain underfoot can be rough and boggy, including boulder fields and mountain tops. Some of the daily walks will involve a mountain ascent of over 900 m/3000 ft high. Daily distances will be typically up to 16 km/10 miles but may be longer occasionally. Daily hike details are available in the itinerary.

You will be met by your Wilderness Scotland Guide at Glasgow Queen Street Railway Station underneath the main departure and arrival board at 8.15am on Day 1 of your trip.

Please note that Glasgow Queen Street is a different railway station from Glasgow Central, and it takes around 15 mins to walk between the two.

On your final morning, you are free to depart the guest house whenever you like. The closest train station is Fort William. Most people will take the scenic West Highland Railway back to Glasgow, which has several departures daily.