Great Glen Way
STARTING POINT
Fort Williiam
FINISH POINT
Inverness
DURATION
8 days / 7 nights
SEASON
From April to October
TECHNICAL LEVEL
FITNESS LEVEL
TOUR TYPE
Inn-to-Inn
PRICE
From 1150€/person
- Traverse Scotland’s most celebrated long-distance trail
- Hike coast-to-coast from the Atlantic to the North Sea
- Follow the route of Scotland's natural geological divide
- Visit the dramatic ruins of Urquhart Castle
- Enjoy the famous Scottish hospitality the Capital of the Highlands
- Spend time at Loch Ness and keep an eye out for the famous Nessy
Self-guided
INCLUDED IN PRICE
What to Bring to the Tour
The Great Glen Way is one of Scotland’s most celebrated long-distance trails, stretching 120 km from Fort William to Inverness.
This iconic route takes you through the heart of the Scottish Highlands, following the Great Glen geological fault line that nearly splits the country in two.
This tour is an ideal choice for both seasoned hikers and those new to long-distance walking, who wish to explore Scottish iconic landscapes, rich history, and are intrigued by the allure of legends like the Loch Ness Monster. Along the way, you'll pass peaceful lochs, dense forests, and charming Highland villages, all while enjoying breathtaking views and the chance to spot local wildlife.
Your adventure begins in Fort William, at the foot of Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest peak. Over the next several days, you'll follow the serene paths along the Caledonian Canal, trek through lush woodlands, and walk beside the mysterious waters of Loch Ness.
Each day brings new highlights, from the engineering marvel of Neptune’s Staircase to the picturesque village of Fort Augustus, and the dramatic ruins of Urquhart Castle perched on the shores of Loch Ness. The final stretch into Inverness offers sweeping views of the Highlands, culminating in the vibrant city known as the "Capital of the Highlands."
As a self-guided tour, we provide everything you need for a smooth and memorable journey. From booking charming Scottish accommodations that capture the local character to supplying detailed trail descriptions and GPS tracks, we've got you covered. Our comprehensive digital guidebook include tips on the best local eateries, where to sample traditional Scottish dishes, and even the top spots to potentially glimpse Nessie! ;)
So, lace up your boots and experience the wild beauty, history, and legend of Scotland's Highlands on this unforgettable adventure!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Of course. We aim to make your decision as easy as possible. Therefore, we crafted several selections targeted at particular groups of hikers – Best for Beginners, Best for Advanced Hikers, Mountain Hikes, Pilgrimages, Classic Treks, etc.
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A fantastic 3 day self guided Hut to Hut hike around Triglav National Park in Slovenia. We experienced a full range of weather which made it an unforgettable trip. The organisation and back up support with GPS maps etc was excellent. Hut staff were friendly and very happy to give advice and suggestions on the routes and directions. Would recommend.
My friend and I went with Triglav Tours for a 3 day, 2 night hike this summer and had the most amazing time!! Our guide, Bine, was awesome and had lots of cool facts to share about the area we were hiking. Additionally, my friend and I had not completed such a technical hike before and the guide and other guests were very patient with us and encouraging, ensuring we felt safe the entire time. The overnights were also such a fun way to get to know Bine, the other guests, and other hikers as well. Cannot recommend Triglav tours enough!!!
I arranged a six-day/five-night trip with Hut to Hut Slovenia. It's the first time I've gone with a tour organizer and I can say it went really well. In the past I've arranged huts myself and it is a huge hassle figuring out how to make the bookings, if the bookings actually exist, and what good/viable routes might be. Having this all sort was, at least to me, totally worth it. The routing is via Ride with GPS, which was great. I'd recommend bringing 1:25,000 scale paper maps as a backup, just in case. The huts themselves differ wildly. Some are really rustic with, ahem, interesting toilet facilities. One was accessible by road and thus had showers, a long menu, and even espresso. All will have some sort of food, but you might only have two options for dinner (one with meat, one vegetarian). The cuisine in the Slovenian huts leans strongly to stews and goulashes with minimal fresh vegetables and/or fruit. Certainly good and hearty but pretty much everyone I talked to said the food was better in the Italian and Austrian huts. Some huts are cash only, some take cards (but the card reader might be down). A 1.5 litre bottle of water is about 6 euro, so if you have a beer with dinner and also buy lunch you need to carry about 25-30 euro per day in cash (assuming you have a booking that includes breakfast). Of the six days of hiking, four were ridiculously spectacular, with the highlight being sunrise from Mt Stol. Getting up to the high mountains, though, can be crazy steep, with switchbacks only sparsely used. Descents are similarly tough, and you have to watch every step. For the first time ever I used trekking poles and my knees thank me. Two days were a bit of a slog, but this is probably unavoidable getting up to or down from the high terrain. Would I do something like this again? Yes, absolutely! But next time it will probably be the Dolomites.
We had a lovely hike today with our guide Klemen. He personalized the tour on our needs and interests, so that we saw places we wouldn't without his experience. The hike was a little bit slippery after the rain from the last days and it went a lot upwards, but it was totally worth it! Thanks again :)
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On a self-guided tour, you explore a destination independently, following a pre-planned route and itinerary without a guide but with all necessary information and accommodation bookings provided in advance.
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