West Highland Way
Book your walking holiday on the West Highland Way. Flexible, self-guided itineraries with daily luggage transfer.
West Highland Way
https://www.contours.co.uk/west-highland-way
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A walking holiday along the iconic long-distance route between Milngavie and Fort William.
From £505 per person
Walk 95 miles along the West Highland Way, clambering through the epic countryside of the Scottish Highlands to views over jagged mountains and glittering lochs. Although the trail begins in wooded lowlands and along pebbled lochsides, it soon rises past dramatic cascades and over windswept moorland onto rugged mountainsides.
With mighty peaks as a constant staggering backdrop, the West Highland Way clambers ascents such as the Devil’s Staircase to win breath-taking views across the Scottish Highlands. This is a gorgeous and immersive route, supported by the villages dotted along its length that provide warm, cosy places to rest up. It’s also the most popular trail in Scotland, so make sure to book your holiday early as the West Highland Way fills up quickly!
We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.
We also organise trail running holidays along this route. Find out more.
From £745 per person
The West Highland Way traverses 95 miles from Milngavie to Fort William, taking in the very best scenery of the Scottish Highlands.
The most popular, oldest and most dramatic of Scotland's Great Trails, the West Highland Way clambers steep slopes and wends through utter wilderness between little pockets of warmth in remote, welcoming villages. Along the way, you'll encounter a selection of deep blue lochs, rugged mountains, tranquil woodlands and remote moors that provide unforgettable views throughout.
It's no surprise the West Highland Way is high on most walkers' to-do lists. Tackle the full route on our longer itineraries, with flexible options available to suit your personal pace, or scroll further to find our partial-route options.
This route can be walked in the opposite direction upon request. Please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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| WHW1 | From Milngavie to Fort William | 5 days walking | £745 | |
| WHW2 | From Milngavie to Fort William | 6 days walking | £865 | |
| WHW3 | From Milngavie to Fort William | 7 days walking | £985 | |
| WHW4 | From Milngavie to Fort William | 8 days walking | £1105 | |
| WHW5 | From Milngavie to Fort William | 9 days walking | £1225 |
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“Second time using Contours. Overall, happy. Staff were able to answer my initial questions about the booking. Had great typical Scottish weather but no really major wet days.”Ms Yong, Australia
“It was really great. A chance to embrace the weather and enjoy the outdoors.”Ms Ottenberg, USA
“Thank you for all your arrangements - was a wonderful walk; busy, but not excessively, met interesting people and the scenery of course was spectacular. I had a permanent grin on my face! Have completed 9 trails now and the West Highland Way heads the list. The weather was kind, which always helps, but the mountains will tug, no, are already tugging me back. Great Glen Way as a 'starter' next April? As you may have surmised, I loved it!”Mrs Douglas, UK
“It was a great itinerary through fantastic scenery. A bit more company on the trail, as expected, but that wasn't a particular problem. This was our 9th holiday with you. I think that speaks for itself!”Dr Bishop, USA
“A wonderful walk, stunning scenery and great camaraderie.”Mrs Hodge, UK
“Gorgeous views! Hard walk, absolutely enjoyable...”Mr Albareda, Argentina
“The group really enjoyed the experience. Overall, our experience of the journey was excellent. I'd love to work with you again with other groups I'm leading.”Rev Hardies, USA
“A lovely walk in beautiful scenery.”Mr West, UK
“I have done two with you so far — UK coast to coast and this one. Luggage transfer and overnights were fine.”Ms Payne, USA
