Best maps for walking the west highland way read more. Download west highland way 2019 ebook free in pdf and epub format. West highland way scottish highlands 2020 all you need. You can but it is worth noting that the west highland way was designed as a long distance walking route and consequently cyclists will come across terrain, underpasses and gates which were designed specifically for walkers. Normally the route is completed from south to north, the thinking behind this being the southern stages are easier and will prepare you. The west highland way ends close to the foot of ben nevis, whose climb can make a wonderful addition to your trip. You can expect four seasons in one day in scotland. Once you have decided which holiday you wish to book, please fill in the form at the back of this brochure and either post or fax it to us. The west highland way stretches 96 miles 154 km from milngavie to fort william, taking in a huge variety of scenery along the way, from countryside parks to lochshores and open moorlands to steep mountains. West highland way walking holidays from mickledore travel. Download west highland way 2019 ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. For example, when the west highland way passes under the. Beyond ptarmigan lodge two routes become available.
The west highland way route is spectacular, following the banks of loch lomond, across the wilderness of rannoch moor and into the breathtaking beauty of glencoe and the very heart of the scottish highlands. The west highland way was scotlands first long distance route and remains by far the most popular. This guide to walking the west highland way contains all the information you could need along the route, a detailed faq with trail information and some tips for tackling this. The west highland way was the first long distance footpath to be established in scotland. Pdf west highland way map booklet download full pdf. The walk, which takes roughly one week to complete, is described in seven stages, with each stage ranging from 8 to 20 miles. The trail, which opened in 1980, was scotlands first officially designated long distance route, and is now. Open up this book, join them on their journey, and make your own west highland way. The west highland way stretches 96 miles 154 km from milngavie to fort william. The west highland way is a 96mile hike which starts just outside of glasgow in milngavie and ends in fort william many then go on to hike the munro, ben nevis. The printed book is exactly the same price as the ebook and includes complementary downloads of the patterns too. West highland way available for download and read online in other formats. West highland way selfguided walking holiday macs adventure. This booklet aims to help you make the most of your experience by providing essential information about the route, accommodation, bag.
Ive been planning on doing the west highland way solo at the end of this month over 5 days. A walking journey along the west highland way typically lasts 68 days. West highland way guidebook and os map booklet cicerone. Contribution of the west highland way to the economy in. Walking holidays in britains most beautiful landscapes. From the outskirts of glasgow it winds for 95 miles 152km along the wooded banks of loch lomond, across the wilderness of rannoch moor, over the mountains above glencoe to a dramatic finish at the foot of ben nevis britains highest mountain. Download pdf west highland way 2019 free online new. Passing from the lowlands to the highlands, the west highland way, which is one of scotlands great trails, showcases the splendour of glens flanked by. Guidebook to the west highland way walk, 152km 95 miles over 69 days from milngavie near glasgow to fort william. A guidebook to scotlands west highland way, a 95mile walk from milngavie near glasgow to fort william, passing loch lomond, crossing rannoch moor and finishing in the shadow of britains highest mountain. West highland way guidebook and os map booklet cicerone press. Click download or read online button to west highland way 2019 book pdf for free now.
Guidebook to walking the west highland way national trail, a 95 mile scottish longdistance route from milngavie near glasgow to fort william, passing loch lomond and crossing rannoch moor. Try to emulate the west highland way walk as much as possible, too. Although starting close to glasgow, you are quickly walking through open countryside. We were nervous about doing a self guided walk but the route is so well signposted and we met some lovely people along the. Discover the spectacular landscape of scotlands western highlands while walking the west highland way, one of the worlds most famous longdistance trails. The insiders guide to the west highland terrier stopping dog biting and nipping 2007 2011.
Passing from the lowlands to the highlands, the west highland way, which is. You get this for free with the cicerone west highland way guidebook, but is rather small and while it might suffice instead of a map on parts of the first stage, you may feel happier with a proper map format. The west highland way passes through some of the most spectacular scenery in all of britain. The west highland way route travels along the bonnie banks of loch lomond, across the atmospheric rannoch moor, past dramatic glencoe and onwards to finish at the foot of ben. There are a number of companies that will book your accommodation for you. Stretching for 151km from milngavie on the edge of glasgow to fort william at the foot of ben nevis, the route offers a fabulous introduction to. Finding the time, especially around work and a family may be difficult but try to make walking part of your daily routine. The other three are the great glen way, speyside way and southern upland way. We are thinking of doing the last half of the trail starting at the bridge of orchy to fort williams. West highland way our walking holidays see below for your options along the west highland way take you into the magnificent countryside of the highlands of scotland following most of scotlands famous footpath on its course from the south of loch lomond to fort william and ben nevis, linking britains largest loch lake with its highest. Pdf west highland way download full pdf book download. The west highland way whw was opened in 1980 and became the first of four national trails to be designated in scotland. Ive experience walking 20 miles a day for a couple.
Well take a short train journey to milngavie, where well drop off our bags, and then we start our west highland way tour. The west highland way stretches 96 miles 154 km from milngavie to fort william, taking in a huge variety of scenery along the way, from countryside parks to. West highland way walking holidays absolute escapes. Speyside way map booklet download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. West highland way scotlands best loved long distance. We booked the west highland way with macs adventures and we had a fantastic trip. It is 154 km 96 miles long, running from milngavie north of glasgow to fort william in the scottish highlands, with an element of hill walking in the route. West highland way west highland way, scottish highlands. Planning your west highland way walk planning your own walk. The official guide long distance guides 9th revised edition by roger smith isbn.
Our miniadventure in scotland begins the west highland way, stretching a distance of 96 miles from milngavie on the outskirts of glasgow to fort william, the gateway to ben nevis great britains highest mountain, is scotlands original and most popular long distance walk, receiving on average upwards of 50,000 visitors per year. May tends to be one of the nicer months, apriloctober will be more pleasant that octobermarch. They give you a pdf of all the amenities along the way. The route begins in milngavie near glasgow and after 95 miles of outstanding scenery, finishes in fort. If you can afford the time, plan the trip over 10 days, with an extra day in the middle for rest or exploration along the west highland way. T he west highland way is the most popular longdistance trail in scotland not at last because it leads through and past some of the most iconic landscapes of the scottish highlands.
It shows the full and uptodate line of the route along with the relevant extract from the os explorer map legend, and can be used when walking the trail in either direction. West highland way walking tour wilderness scotland. West highland way scottish highlands all you need to. The west highland way route is 154 km long and for those contemplating this trail for their walking holiday in scotland, some planning is required. The route begins in milngavie near glasgow and after 95 miles of outstanding scenery, finishes in fort william, at the foot of ben nevis, britains highest mountain. The west highlands way is a 96 mile hiking route in western scotland from milngavie to fort william most of the route lies within the loch lomond and trossachs national park the park authorities estimate that 39,500 people walk the whole distance of the route each year. A basic west highland way guide on the route from milngavie, to fort william, featuring an interactive west highland way map showing options and distances. These trails are now called scotlands great trails of which there are 29. The trek takes you along the west coast of scotland and this west highland way packing list will advise you on what best to take in your backpack and day bag.
We only walked a short distance but were amazed at the beauty. Terry marsh has written a cicerone guidebook the west highland way from milngavie to fort william, a useful illustrated booklet, with detailed maps and route directions. It is one of four officiallyrecognised long distance routes in scotland. The most popular option chosen by walkers is the 7 day walk. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This means walking up and down hills, rougher terrains and through mud and water. Walking holidays in britains most beautiful landscapes 1166 ickledore walking holidays to ememer west highland way discover the dramatic mountain scenery of the west highlands on the classic scottish long distance route. The views on the west highland way are spectacular. The west highland way is a classic longdistance walk, covering 154 kilometres 96 miles from milngavie on the outskirts of glasgow, to fort william in the highlands. Macs adventure pdf guide to walking the west highland way. Today youll meet your guide at glasgow queen street station at 8. Read west highland way 2019 online, read in mobile or kindle. Pros of doing the west highland way with a guided tour from wilderness scotland.
Find all the information you need to immerse yourself into the wild landscapes of scotland and the countrys best loved long distance walking route. The west highland way is a 96 mile long distance walking trail from milgnavie on the edge of glasgow to fort william in the west of scotland. The west highland way by terry marsh overdrive rakuten. Towering mountains, tranquil lochs and rushing rivers combine to reward you with a unique and varied landscape as you journey 96 miles from milngavie glasgow to fort william.
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