Experience walking across the most dramatic sections of the West Highland Way, the UK's most popular long-distance walk. From the remote Bridge of Orchy Hotel, venture across one of Europe's last true expanses of wilderness, Rannoch Moor, and ascend into the rugged Scottish Highlands.
Created with a touch of comfort, this tour is more than a walk of immense beauty. Stay in the 4* Bridge of Orchy hotel and the welcoming Kingshouse Hotel, renowned for their fine single malts. Back on the trail, soak up views of Buachaille Etive Mor, one of Scotland's most photographed Munro peaks and hike the 'Devil's Staircase' to Kinlochleven. Following centuries-old military tracks, walk to Fort William and the foot of Ben Nevis, the UK's highest mountain. Located on the banks of Loch Linnhe, round off this shortened version of the West Highland Way with a bowl of local mussels and craft beers.
per person twin/double share
Accommodations charge the same price per room regardless of whether there are one or two people occupying it. To cover the cost of a room when occupied by one person we need to charge the single occupancy fee.
per person
Pack-free walking
25+ years experience
Customised
Eco Travel
During this tour, you will spend each night in 3*or 4* hotels and guest houses. The accommodation on this tour has been chosen for its location. The hotels in the Bridge of Orchy and Kingshouse have been welcoming walkers for decades and are a real highlight of the tour. Your hosts are knowledgeable about the region and are happy to help with any questions or assistance you might need. Of course, you can always call us too should you need anything during your walk. As many of the overnight stays are in remote settings, on occasion, we may have to book another similar accommodation of equal standard. We will discuss these options with you during the booking process. Owing to the remote location of some of the hotels, we would always advise booking as soon as you have chosen your travel dates.
You will be provided with 4 breakfasts. If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please let us know at the time of booking so we can let your hosts know. Should you have severe food allergies, it’s always worth bringing a few of your own snacks with you.
Single Rooms
The West Highland Way is very busy. We will always endeavour to try and meet your requirements. If you are travelling with family and/or friends and would like single rooms for your party, we would advise booking as soon as your plans are finalised to secure your rooming preferences.
It’s well worth investing some time and effort preparing for your walking holiday. The graph shows the average daily distance, elevation and terrain difficulty for your hike. The dotted line indicates the average across all our walks, which will give you a feel for how challenging your walk is compared to all – and the recommended type, and amount, of preparation needed. Of course, you can adapt this according to your existing fitness levels and lifestyle.
The graph and the information below can be used in conjunction with the fitness guide to help you prepare for your walking adventure. Across all walks, average daily distance is 16.8km, average daily elevation is 448m, average terrain difficulty is 5/10.
Distance training is a major consideration in your overall training program. As you progress, incorporate longer walks into your training plan.
Schedule one or two long walks each week, gradually increasing the distance until you can comfortably cover 17-25 km in a single day. Also include walks on consecutive days to help your body adapt to the demands of walking for multiple days in a row. Take every opportunity you can to walk. If you have a fitness watch or phone, you should try to reach >15,000 steps every day.
Ensure you can comfortably walk the average distance per day displayed in the graph, at least one month before you undertake your hike.
Elevation training is a major consideration in your overall training program. You must include walks with serious hill climbs.
If you do not have access to hills, it is essential to replicate the elevation level you will be undertaking in any way possible such as on a treadmill or stair climber. Walking up and down stairs at work, at a local oval with a grandstand, or up and down small hills is incredibly useful. Also, prioritising resistance weight training will help you develop overall muscle strength. Elevation is often where walkers encounter problems, opposed to distance, as it uses an entirely different set of muscles to everyday flat walking.
If high altitude is a factor, incorporate sessions at a higher altitude to acclimatise your body to reduced oxygen levels if you are able to. Ensure you can comfortably walk the average elevation per day displayed in the graph, at least one month before you undertake your hike.
As terrain associated with mountain climbs is often somewhat uneven and rocky, balancing and core exercises are vital.
Try to also include some form of elevation in more than 50% of your walking and prioritise resistance training, whilst incorporating stairs anytime you can. Walking up mountains or hills, up and down stairs at work, or up and down at a local oval with a grandstand is incredibly useful. Elevation is often where walkers encounter problems not distance, as it uses an entirely different set of muscles to everyday flat walking. Concentrate on doing lots of squats and lunges to build your glute muscles.
This walk is available from April through to October.
Always be prepared for a change of weather! Regardless of when you travel, you can experience rainy days with temperatures dipping to 12°C and on the same day, clear skies and sunshine of up to 22°C. In the early and later weeks of the season, it isn’t unusual to see snow on the mountain tops and you may even experience a frost. May and June are usually the months with the least rainfall, followed by July, August and September. However, what Scotland lacks in warm weather, it truly makes up for it with hospitality.
We grade this walk as moderate – A moderate active lifestyle makes the walking enjoyable, an exercise regime of 2 to 3 times a week is needed along with usual walks. Typically, days are generally easy-going underfoot and you should be used to covering up to 25km per day with up to 600m of ascent and descent. The route will have sections of ascending, rocky trails and in places, lose terrain underfoot. Trails are very well-defined and are very well way-marked. You will walk on forest tracks, hill paths, bridleways and across moorland that has well-defined tracks. You will also walk through some towns and villages. Although the route is well waymarked, for each of your walks, you will be provided with daily summaries, a map, a guidebook and the GPX tracks if you require to use them for your own device.
This walk starts in Bridge of Orchy and finishes in Fort William.
To Bridge of Orchy
Bridge of Orchy is a remote and beautiful settlement. Arrival by train is generally the best way to reach the Bridge of Orchy from either Glasgow or Edinburgh. Services from Glasgow are direct (2hrs 30mins), whereas from Edinburgh you would need to change trains in Glasgow (3hrs 15mins).
If travelling from London, we would suggest taking a domestic flight to either Glasgow or Edinburgh and then catching the train to the Bridge of Orchy.
Caledonian Sleeper Train – London to Scotland
A great way to travel from London is by taking the overnight Caledonian Sleeper train. Depending on the day, services depart London Euston around 9 pm, travelling through the night arriving at the Bridge of Orchy at around 8 am the following day.
Onward Travel From Fort William
Fort William has great train connections through to Glasgow (4hrs), Edinburgh (5hrs) and London. Travelling to London you can either travel during the day (9hrs, with a change of stations in Glasgow) or return by the Caledonian Sleeper service, departing Fort William at 8 pm and arriving the next morning into London Euston at 8 am.
For all train travel in the UK, please check The Trainline or National Rail for timetables, prices and ticket purchases.
If travelling on the Caledonian Sleeper Service, please check Caledonian Sleeper for information.
Another useful planning tool for travel is Rome2Rio should you be travelling from, or to, other destinations.
We require that you have adequate travel insurance against potential losses, damage or injury, including cancellation costs and loss of luggage.
For all trips that require international travel, you must have purchased travel insurance that also includes medical evacuation coverage.
We also charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your walking holiday after we have confirmed it to cover costs incurred from our suppliers and in the office. See the FAQ section for more information.
$1595
Experience walking across the most dramatic sections of the West Highland Way, the UK's most popular long-distance walk. From the remote Bridge of Orchy Hotel, venture across one of Europe's last true expanses of wilderness, Rannoch Moor, and ascend into the rugged Scottish Highlands.
Created with a touch of comfort, this tour is more than a walk of immense beauty. Stay in the 4* Bridge of Orchy hotel and the welcoming Kingshouse Hotel, renowned for their fine single malts. Back on the trail, soak up views of Buachaille Etive Mor, one of Scotland's most photographed Munro peaks and hike the 'Devil's Staircase' to Kinlochleven. Following centuries-old military tracks, walk to Fort William and the foot of Ben Nevis, the UK's highest mountain. Located on the banks of Loch Linnhe, round off this shortened version of the West Highland Way with a bowl of local mussels and craft beers.
per person twin/double share
Accommodations charge the same price per room regardless of whether there are one or two people occupying it. To cover the cost of the accommodation when occupied by one person we need to charge the single occupancy fee.
per person
Pack-free walking
25+ years experience
Customised
Eco Travel
During this tour, you will spend each night in 3*or 4* hotels and guest houses. The accommodation on this tour has been chosen for its location. The hotels in the Bridge of Orchy and Kingshouse have been welcoming walkers for decades and are a real highlight of the tour. Your hosts are knowledgeable about the region and are happy to help with any questions or assistance you might need. Of course, you can always call us too should you need anything during your walk. As many of the overnight stays are in remote settings, on occasion, we may have to book another similar accommodation of equal standard. We will discuss these options with you during the booking process. Owing to the remote location of some of the hotels, we would always advise booking as soon as you have chosen your travel dates.
You will be provided with 4 breakfasts. If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please let us know at the time of booking so we can let your hosts know. Should you have severe food allergies, it’s always worth bringing a few of your own snacks with you.
Single Rooms
The West Highland Way is very busy. We will always endeavour to try and meet your requirements. If you are travelling with family and/or friends and would like single rooms for your party, we would advise booking as soon as your plans are finalised to secure your rooming preferences.
It’s well worth investing some time and effort preparing for your walking holiday. The graph shows the average daily distance, elevation and terrain difficulty for your hike. The dotted line indicates the average across all our walks, which will give you a feel for how challenging your walk is compared to all – and the recommended type, and amount, of preparation needed. Of course, you can adapt this according to your existing fitness levels and lifestyle.
The graph and the information below can be used in conjunction with the fitness guide to help you prepare for your walking adventure. Across all walks, average daily distance is 16.8km, average daily elevation is 448m, average terrain difficulty is 5/10.
Distance training is a major consideration in your overall training program. As you progress, incorporate longer walks into your training plan.
Schedule one or two long walks each week, gradually increasing the distance until you can comfortably cover 17-25 km in a single day. Also include walks on consecutive days to help your body adapt to the demands of walking for multiple days in a row. Take every opportunity you can to walk. If you have a fitness watch or phone, you should try to reach >15,000 steps every day.
Ensure you can comfortably walk the average distance per day displayed in the graph, at least one month before you undertake your hike.
Elevation training is a major consideration in your overall training program. You must include walks with serious hill climbs.
If you do not have access to hills, it is essential to replicate the elevation level you will be undertaking in any way possible such as on a treadmill or stair climber. Walking up and down stairs at work, at a local oval with a grandstand, or up and down small hills is incredibly useful. Also, prioritising resistance weight training will help you develop overall muscle strength. Elevation is often where walkers encounter problems, opposed to distance, as it uses an entirely different set of muscles to everyday flat walking.
If high altitude is a factor, incorporate sessions at a higher altitude to acclimatise your body to reduced oxygen levels if you are able to. Ensure you can comfortably walk the average elevation per day displayed in the graph, at least one month before you undertake your hike.
As terrain associated with mountain climbs is often somewhat uneven and rocky, balancing and core exercises are vital.
Try to also include some form of elevation in more than 50% of your walking and prioritise resistance training, whilst incorporating stairs anytime you can. Walking up mountains or hills, up and down stairs at work, or up and down at a local oval with a grandstand is incredibly useful. Elevation is often where walkers encounter problems not distance, as it uses an entirely different set of muscles to everyday flat walking. Concentrate on doing lots of squats and lunges to build your glute muscles.
This walk is available from April through to October.
Always be prepared for a change of weather! Regardless of when you travel, you can experience rainy days with temperatures dipping to 12°C and on the same day, clear skies and sunshine of up to 22°C. In the early and later weeks of the season, it isn’t unusual to see snow on the mountain tops and you may even experience a frost. May and June are usually the months with the least rainfall, followed by July, August and September. However, what Scotland lacks in warm weather, it truly makes up for it with hospitality.
We grade this walk as moderate – A moderate active lifestyle makes the walking enjoyable, an exercise regime of 2 to 3 times a week is needed along with usual walks. Typically, days are generally easy-going underfoot and you should be used to covering up to 25km per day with up to 600m of ascent and descent. The route will have sections of ascending, rocky trails and in places, lose terrain underfoot. Trails are very well-defined and are very well way-marked. You will walk on forest tracks, hill paths, bridleways and across moorland that has well-defined tracks. You will also walk through some towns and villages. Although the route is well waymarked, for each of your walks, you will be provided with daily summaries, a map, a guidebook and the GPX tracks if you require to use them for your own device.
This walk starts in Bridge of Orchy and finishes in Fort William.
To Bridge of Orchy
Bridge of Orchy is a remote and beautiful settlement. Arrival by train is generally the best way to reach the Bridge of Orchy from either Glasgow or Edinburgh. Services from Glasgow are direct (2hrs 30mins), whereas from Edinburgh you would need to change trains in Glasgow (3hrs 15mins).
If travelling from London, we would suggest taking a domestic flight to either Glasgow or Edinburgh and then catching the train to the Bridge of Orchy.
Caledonian Sleeper Train – London to Scotland
A great way to travel from London is by taking the overnight Caledonian Sleeper train. Depending on the day, services depart London Euston around 9 pm, travelling through the night arriving at the Bridge of Orchy at around 8 am the following day.
Onward Travel From Fort William
Fort William has great train connections through to Glasgow (4hrs), Edinburgh (5hrs) and London. Travelling to London you can either travel during the day (9hrs, with a change of stations in Glasgow) or return by the Caledonian Sleeper service, departing Fort William at 8 pm and arriving the next morning into London Euston at 8 am.
For all train travel in the UK, please check The Trainline or National Rail for timetables, prices and ticket purchases.
If travelling on the Caledonian Sleeper Service, please check Caledonian Sleeper for information.
Another useful planning tool for travel is Rome2Rio should you be travelling from, or to, other destinations.
We require that you have adequate travel insurance against potential losses, damage or injury, including cancellation costs and loss of luggage.
For all trips that require international travel, you must have purchased travel insurance that also includes medical evacuation coverage.
We also charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your walking holiday after we have confirmed it to cover costs incurred from our suppliers and in the office. See the FAQ section for more information.
$1595
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