Scotland: West Highland Way - North Section

  Scotland: The West Highland Way - North Section  

                      Crianlarich to Fort William -  6 Nights / 7 Days / 5 Days of Walking   

SCOTLAND: THE WEST HIGHLAND WAY - NORTH SECTION

6 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS / 5 DAYS WALKING


On old military and drovers’ roads, the north section of the West Highland Way departs Crianlarich and strikes into the mountainous heart of the Highlands. It tours over desolate Rannoch Moor, up through the Aonach Eagach mountains on the Devil’s Staircase, and through the Lairigmor pass to Glen Nevis and Fort William.


This shortened version of the West Highland Way is the perfect way to ensconce yourself in Scottish mountain scenery.


You will conclude in Fort William which is at the base of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain. 


The is a moderate route with 5 days of walking.  Most of the walk is straightforward, along canal towpaths and forest tracks, with minimal sections that are technically challenging.


You tour will include maps with the route marked, a guidebook or route notes describing the trail, an information pack containing an itinerary, instructions on how to find your accommodation each night and a kit list. Detailed travel instructions on how to get to the start of your holiday and back from the end of it.


Day 1

Travel to Crianlarich where your first night's accommodation has been booked.


Day 2

Crianlarich to Tyndrum. 6 miles (9.5km)


Day 3

Tyndrum to Inveroran. 10 miles (16km)


Day 4

Inveroran to Kingshouse. 10 miles (16km)


Day 5

Kingshouse to Kinlochleven. 9 miles (14.5km)


Day 6

Kinlochleven to Fort William. 14 miles (22km)

Finish


Day 7

Depart from Fort William after breakfast


May to September


Price:  From $975 - Per Person  /  Double Occupancy

Single Supplement: $365


Your trip price includes the following:

  • 6 nights accommodation in en-suite rooms (where available) in selected B&B’s, hotels, inns and guesthouses along the trail, or a short distance away via taxi provided at our expense.
  • Breakfast each day.
  • Door to door luggage transfer.
  • Maps with the route marked  and a guidebook or route notes describing the trail.
  • An information pack containing an itinerary, instructions on how to find your accommodation each night and a kit list.
  • Detailed travel instructions on how to get to the start of your holiday and back from the end of it.

For additional information, please call or email us at info@ramblers.com and one of our exceptional Travel Advisors will be happy to share with you all kinds of details.

Useful information and travel links that will assist you in your plans to travel to the start of the tour and back from the end of it are sent to you with your full tour pack. A summary is given below:


By Air 

The most convenient major city and international airports are Glasgow and Glasgow Prestwick.


By Rail 

There is a rail station at the start of the trail (Crianlarich) and also at the end of the trail (Fort William).


By Bus 

Various bus services run to Crianlarich and from Fort William.


From London 

Trains run from London Euston station to Milngavie. From there a bus/taxi will be required to Crianlarich.


Return To The Start 

The easiest way to return to the start of the trail, is to catch the train from Fort William to Crianlarich. 

Self-Guided Tours
&
Trip Extensions

We also offer self-guided walking and hiking tours in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.  For these hiking tours we provide a carefully laid out itinerary, handle the accommodations, provide trail maps and trail notes, provide luggage transfers and local emergency contacts.  All you need is your day pack and you are on your way.  You can also add on to your tour with our trip extensions.  These 2-4 night extensions will allow you to maximize your time in Britain and Ireland. 

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