Walking the West Highland Way
Overview
Highlights
- A challenging itinerary stretching 151km from Milngavie to Fort William
- Spectacular scenery through glens, rugged mountains, deep blue lochs and across moors
- Experience iconic scenery of Rannoch Moor, Loch Lomond, Ben Nevis and Glen Coe
- Enjoy Scottish hospitality, try the world renowned traditional food and beverages, including smoked salmon and whiskey
- Optional city break add-on in Glasgow and extra nights in Fort William to climb Ben Nevis
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Trip includes
- All accommodation in a mix of hotels, B & B and guesthouses
- All continental breakfasts
- Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
- Route directions and maps
- Luggage transfers between hotels
Itinerary
Spend a relaxing evening at your hotel, in preparation for the start of your journey in the morning. Overnight at the Premier Inn, Milngavie or similar.
Quickly leaving the town behind, the walk takes you through Mugdock Wood and past Craigallan Loch on your way to Strathblane. Along old railways lines and following the path of the river, stop off for some whisky sampling at Glengoyne Distillery before passing through villages of Gartness and Drumgoyne, arriving at your hotel for the evening, the Braeside guest house (or similar).
Following the path through the forest, you will soon see the spectacular Ben Lomond in front of you. With a steady ascent over Conic Hill, the views open out over the whole of Loch Lomond, a breath-taking sight. When you descend you reach the village of Balmaha where ...
A challenging route today; first you follow along the banks of Loch Lomond, and slowly the track becomes a twisting and rocky trail through the forest. The views of Glen Falloch more than make up for this, and there is a welcome rest stop at Inversnaid near a beautifu...
In contrast to the challenging walk yesterday around Loch Lomond, todays route is easier but no less interesting as you walk through native woodlands, along a riverside path to see the Falls of Falloch, and then onto an old track through farmland. Stop for lunch at Cr...
After leaving Tyndrum, todays walk is mostly on the flat with the stunning Beinn Odhar and Beinn Dorain in sight at your side. Travelling along the railway and river, you reach the Bridge of Orchy, which makes a good stop before carrying on to the forest and Inveroran...
Probably the most famous and well-loved section of the West Highland Way, todays walk takes you to the Devils Staircase, along the old military road, an easier walk than the name would suggest. Enjoy the incredible views of the Glencoe mountains before descending, wit...
All too soon you will have reached the last stage of this world-famous walk. Climbing up through the woods above Kinlochleven, take a short detour to see the Grey Mare's Tail waterfall before following the route of the old Military Road onto Fort William. With stunnin...
Leave Fort William after breakfast, to begin your journey home, or stay on a few days to enjoy this fabulous location.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)
- Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)
- Visas or vaccinations
- Travel to the start and from the end point
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The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of the tour operator - Exodus Adventure Travels.
If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel a confirmed booking you must notify Travelstride in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by Travelstride and will be effective from the date on which we receive it.
Period before departure in which you notify us
From the date your Booking Confirmation is issued up to, and including, 90 days prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
- 89 to 52 days (inclusive) prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
- 51 to 31 days (inclusive) prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
- 30 days or less prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation, or after the booking has started
Cancellation charge
Deposit can be transferred to a new booking which must be made within 3 months of the date the original booking was cancelled, and depart within 12 months of the new booking date. If a new booking is not made within this period then the deposit will be forfeited. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
- 50% of the total holiday cost. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
- 75% of the total holiday cost. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
- 100% of the total holiday cost.
For Polar holidays, the following cancellation charges will be made:
Cancellation period (before departure) -Â Cancellation Fee (per person)
Outside of 180 days -Â No fee if cancelled within 15 days of booking date. US $1,250 cancellation fee if cancelled 16 days or more of booking date.
179 to 120 days -Â Loss of deposit.
119 to 90 days prior to departure -Â 50% of the holiday cost.
89 to 60 days prior to departure -Â 75% of the holiday cost.Â
59 to 0 days prior to departure -Â 100% of the holiday cost.
For more additional details, see the booking conditions of Exodus Adventure Travels at the following web address:Â https://www.exodustravels.com/us/about-exodus/exodus-booking-conditions
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