West Highland Way
STARTING POINT
Milngavie
FINISH POINT
Fort William
DURATION
9 days / 8 nights
SEASON
From April to October
TECHNICAL LEVEL
FITNESS LEVEL
TOUR TYPE
Inn-to-Inn
PRICE
From 1305€/person
- Complete Scotland’s most iconic and beloved long-distance trail
- Traverse one of Europe’s largest wilderness areas
- Marvel at the iconic beauty of Trossachs National Park
- Enjoy incredible views from the Devil’s Staircase
- Soak in the views at Scotland’s largest freshwater loch
- Encounter Highland cattle grazing in the scenic valleys
Self-guided
INCLUDED IN PRICE
What to Bring to the Tour
The West Highland Way is one of Scotland’s most iconic and beloved long-distance hiking trails, stretching over 150 km from Milngavie to Fort William.
Traversed by more than 35,000 adventurers annually, it showcases the unparalleled beauty of the Scottish Highlands. From the shores of Loch Lomond to the desolate Rannoch Moor, this region captivates with its diverse landscapes, offering hikers panoramic views and tranquil moments in nature.
Whether you’re gazing across the vast moorlands, hiking beneath the shadow of Ben Nevis, or navigating the famous Devil’s Staircase, every step brings you closer to the untamed spirit of the Highlands. The trail winds through ancient glens, past tranquil lochs, and along paths steeped in centuries of Scottish heritage, offering a true immersion in this storied land.
The West Highland Way isn’t just a hiking trail – it’s an experience. You’ll tackle iconic paths like the Lairig Mor pass, soak in the beauty of the Trossachs National Park, and relax in cozy Highland villages along the way.
Each day introduces new highlights, from the cascading waterfalls near Inversnaid to the historical charm of the Drovers Inn. Add to that the opportunity to spot local wildlife, including the iconic Highland cattle, and you’ll find that this journey offers a unique blend of adventure and relaxation.
We understand that planning a long-distance hike can be overwhelming. So, leave the planning to us.
From booking comfortable and charming accommodations to providing digital guidebooks, we make sure your experience is seamless and worry-free. Our comprehensive service covers every logistical detail, so you can focus on enjoying the hike.
We’ll also provide expert tips on local eateries, the best places to sample traditional whisky, and hidden gems along the trail, ensuring you get the most out of your Highland adventure.
Lace up your boots and let us guide you through this world-famous route. The West Highland Way awaits!
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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.
If you remain unsure and overwhelmed, you can fill out this form or book a call with us, and we can help you directly.
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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 :)
Self-Guided
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.