Dublin-born Fergal fell in love with Scotland as a student, settling there to become a journalist and cycle guidebook writer. In addition to his guides covering Scotland, he has written for the BBC, New Scientist, BBC Countryfile Magazine and many travel publications. Andalusia is a second home.
- Distance: 96 miles (154km)
- Duration: Eight days
- Start point: Milngavie
- End point: Fort William
- Difficulty: Moderate with harder northern sections – well-marked route; some remote and hilly parts
- Suitable for: Any reasonably fit walker, family-friendly sections highlighted below
Scotland's oldest and most popular long-distance walking route – the West Highland Way – appeals to serious walkers, strolling day trippers and even runners who race the 96 miles in under 35 hours! Walkers take around a week to complete the distance, travelling from the outskirts of Glasgow, past Loch Lomond’s wooded banks, via Tyndrum and across the wilds of Rannoch Moor before a final stretch to finish in the Highland town of Fort William.
At a glance
Destinations
The Highlands
Activity
Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & WildlifePhysical Level
ModerateDuration
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