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West Highland Way in 7 Days from Milngavie

  • Duration 7 Days / 6 Nights
  • Grade
  • Start / Finish Milngavie / Fort William
  • Distance 152 km / 94 miles
  • Trip Style Self Guided
  • Availability
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  • Availability
    March - October
  • Price From $966
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Overview

The West Highland Way to the north is reserved only for true adventurers who are not afraid of long hours of walking as they tour Scotland's mountainous region, one of the most picturesque and splendid landscapes in Europe.  

This little-explored, desolate and mysterious land holds incredible secrets that are revealed to those who walk their paths among moors, mountains, valleys, rock formations and lakes. A true natural beauty that needs to be discovered. 

  • Immerse yourself in legendary forests.
  • Walk on the shores of amazing lochs.
  • Enjoy nature at its best.
  • Discover the best of small villages with a medieval atmosphere.

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    Itinerary

    Services

    Included

    • Accommodation
    • Breakfasts
    • Baggage transfer service
    • Information dossier with maps and routes
    • 24-hour telephone support
    • Taxes included

    Extras

    • Additional nights before, during or after the tour
    • Improved hotel room upgrades (if available)
    • Travel assistance insurance
    • Cancellation insurance

    Accomodation

    General information

    The accommodations with which we collaborate have a private bathroom and all the necessary services to ensure the best comfort available.

    Our team checks in situ the quality of all the accommodations offered, so that you have an unforgettable experience during your trip.

    The accommodation that we will book for your trip will be selected taking into account our commitment to you: guaranteeing comfort, calm and enjoyment throughout your trip.

    We work with quality hotels and country cottages with limited capacity, so we invite you to confirm your reservation as soon as possible.

    The name of each accommodation will be provided to you a few weeks before your trip begins.

    Room types

    It is possible to book this journey in single, double or triple rooms.

    All rooms have private bathrooms.

    Map

    Travel & Transfers

    To start and end your trip, you can reach Glasgow or Edinburgh airports, and then take a train to and from your accommodation. 

    If you wish, we can schedule private transfers at the beginning and end of your trip at an additional cost.

    FAQs

    This walking holiday on the northern part of The West Highland Way requires a very good physical condition to be able to travel the long route distances, as in many, they include undulating terrain. 

    If you're not used to an active lifestyle, you'll need to start physically preparing at least 6 months before your trip.

    Yes, it's included. We will transfer the luggage between each accommodation according to your itinerary. Each person can take a suitcase up to 20 kg (45 lbs).

    We recommend that you ​book as soon as you are sure about your dates​, as accommodation can fill up very quickly in this area.

    Once you make your reservation we will send you all the ​detailed information about the specific equipment you need​ for this route, considering recommendations for shoes, boots, clothes and a day-to day backpack.

    You can explore this region between spring and autumn. You'll always have an unforgettable experience. However, if you go in summer, keep in mind that you may encounter mosquitoes (midges), bear in mind however, that while you're on the move, they won't bother you.

    You can call us to arrange a ​private transfer​ for you. If you prefer, you can also use ​public transport or local taxis​ to get to your next accommodation.

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    karen L.karen L. ★★★★★ The administration was good before our trip and our questions were answered quickly. The accommodation was also good. We had no problems with the baggage transfer too.John W.John W. ★★★★★ Our group of 5 had a really great experience with orbis ways. Our contact person was helpful via email and via phone. Great accommodations and each host was helpful and generous with kindness.Juliana M.Juliana M. ★★★★★ I travelled last week to Madeira with Orbis Ways and it has been an amazing experience. Accommodations were exceptional, and everything was explained very well, apart from that the Island is amazing, must be seen at least once in a lifetime. Dinners were very good, with local fresh homemade food! Very recomending!!!Lauren G.Lauren G. ★★★★★ Excellent trip. Excellent communication with Orbis. Lovely accommodations. Luggage transfer was always done well and the overall trip was excellent. I cannot wait to do another walk in 2023 and will use Orbis ways 100%.sanda S.sanda S. ★★★★★ Few days ago I finished Camino Francés. Orbis Ways planned the trip for me, arranged my routes and accommodations as well as luggage transfers. Everything went smoothly from the beginning in St Jean Pied du Port until the end in Santiago. Rooms with private bathrooms that they booked for me were comfortable and clean and luggage transfers underwent without mistakes. My daily routes were well planned. In 34 days I had only two problematic situations with accommodations and their 24 hours assistance team solved them in few minutes. I enjoyed every minute of my Way. I am planning to return and do some other route - Norte and Portugués gor sure. Orbis Ways will be my choice again.Karin B.Karin B. ★★★★★ I did the wonderful walking holiday trip of 8 days Mont Blanc...the experience was incredible, from the beginning everything chosen in the dossier was beyond expectations, providing all the necessary information.I am very grateful for the wonderful and detailed attention of Jhonay. Also the accommodations chosen were very comfortable!I have no doubt that I will repeat as soon as I can, the routes are spectacular!Julie F.Julie F. ★★★★★ Orbisways did an outstanding job of planning our trip along the Camino de Santiago. The provided voucher provided excellent information, the accommodations were awesome, never had any confusion regarding travel details and the staff I worked with prior to our trip were kind and very efficient. I highly recommend OrbisWays and will definitely be traveling with them again!!js_loader