Scotland’s West Highland Way Hike
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- Explore Rowardennan, where we begin our hike of Ben Lomond
- Enjoy the fine mountain scenery, which includes the picturesque cone of Beinn Odhar
- Experience hiking, crossing the “Bridge” as we leave the village, and have a short climb with distant views of the Rannoch Moor
- Opportunity to hike Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain at 4,409.
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- All accommodations
- Private baths when available, daily luggage transfer
- All breakfasts (full Scottish), four Dinners
- Group pick up at Glasgow International Airport
- All group transfers on buses and vans as described in the itinerary
- Guides
- Great hiking
- Lots of good memories.
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Pickup at the Glasgow International Airport, transfer to Drymen. This village, with its quaint village green, boasts one of the oldest registered pubs in Scotland, established in 1734. After settling in at our B&B, we will meet as a group for our welcome dinner and orientation.
Leaving Dryman, we join the “Way” just outside the village. Walking on a wide track, we ascend gradually through the Garadhban Forest as we approach our first major climb of the route, Conic Hill (1,184′). From the top we’ll have great views of Loch Lomond and the mou...
One of the five islands at the mouth of the Endrick River managed as a nature reserve, Inchcailloch, “a jewel in Loch Lomond,” is well worth the trip. A small ferry goes from Balmaha across to the island, where there are a number of trails and beautiful views looking back at Ben Lomond and down the length of Loch Lomond.
We’ll begin the day with a short transfer to Rowardennan, where we begin our hike of Ben Lomond. In 1891, Sir Hugo Munro published the first list of all Scotland’s peaks over 3,000 feet. Until then there had been much debate as to exactly how many 3,000-ft peaks there...
Leaving the Rowardennan, we continue our hike along Loch Lomond. This section is considered by many to be the most arduous section of the “Way.” The trail hugs the shore, crossing sections encumbered by boulders and tree roots. The scenery, however, is spectacular as ...
We begin hiking, crossing the “Bridge” as we leave the village, and have a short climb with distant views of the Rannoch Moor, which we will be crossing later in the day. Overlooking Inveroran and Loch Tulla, the trail descends to Inveroran, where we can stop for a mo...
The last day on the “Way” begins with a climb of 900 feet, arriving at the Lairigmor, the “great pass,” situated between high hills on the left and the even higher Mamores to our right. There are eleven Munros in this section of the West Highland Way. As we descend to...
Weather permitting, we will have an opportunity to hike Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain at 4,409′. Dominating the landscape around Fort William, Ben Nevis begins its rise directly from sea level. Another option is a day hike to Steall Falls in the Nevis Gorge. T...
The trip will end after one last Scottish breakfast. Individual travel to Glasgow. There are both trains and buses from Fort William to Glasgow. The train takes about 4 hours (no advance reservations needed). There are two trains per day from Fort William to the Glasg...
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- Outbound transportation at trip’s end on Day 9
- Optional/individual transfers between inns or individual excursions
- Four dinners, items not on set dinner menus
- Beverages
- Insurance
- Tips to guides
- Ttems of a personal nature (phone calls, laundry, excess baggage charge, etc.).
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