The
Great Glen Way cuts diagonally across the Highlands of Scotland
from the Atlantic Ocean to the North Sea through some of the
finest scenery in Scotland.
The Great Glen Way National Trail follows the route of the Caledonian
Canal which links the large lochs along the route to form a
navigable passage between Fort William on the west coast and
Inverness on the east coast. On its way it passes the foot of
Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain; follows tree-lined
towpaths of the Caledonian Canal; goes along the shores of beautiful
Loch Lochy, Loch Oich and Loch Ness beneath towering heather-clad
hills; crosses open moorland with glorious views, and passes
castles and forts that have witnessed some of the most bloody
scenes of Scotland's turbulent history.
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Ben Nevis © Britain on View |
Trail
Details
| Total
distance |
70
miles (112km) |
|
| Start/Finish |
Fort
William/Inverness |
|
| Railway stations |
Fort William/Inverness |
|
| Season |
March to
October |
|
Self-guided
walking holidays
A Contours self-guided
walking holiday is a wonderful way to explore the countryside, walking
from one place to another, stopping somewhere different each night.
We arrange your accommodation along the trail, provide maps and a guidebook
describing the route, and transport your luggage between overnights
stops. We take care of every detail, leaving you free to enjoy the countryside
at your own pace, knowing everything is taken care of.
You
can start a self-guided walking holiday on any date you want. If you
wish, you can extend the tour by adding extra nights for rest days or
sightseeing.
Short Breaks
and Weekends
If
you can only spare enough time for a long weekend, we offer several
short breaks in Cornwall, Devon, the Cotswolds, Norfolk, the Welsh Borders,
Pembrokeshire, the Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District and Northumberland.
In addition, many of the longer trails do not have to be followed in
their entirety - you can just do two or three days if you wish.
