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West Highland Way

Walker seated in front of Buachaille Etive Mor

A group of people standing round a signpost to declare they have completed the West Highland Way

Self-Guided Walking

From £649 - 9 nights

West Highland Way Self Guided Trail

Holiday reference: YKTRL

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Glengoyne Distillery

A slight detour from the trail allows you to visit 'Scotland's Most Beautiful Distillery', to see the production process, and learn how Glengoyne Single Highland Malt Whisky is made.

Loch Lomond National Park Centre - Balmaha

The centre provides an introduction to Loch Lomond the largest body of inland water in Britain, covering 70 square kms or 27 square miles. It is also one of the longest and deepest lochs in Scotland. The West Highland Way follows the Eastern shoreline for 19 miles / 30kms, from Balmaha to Ardlui, and the river beyond.

Rob Roy’s Prison & Cave

Rob Roy’s Prison - this large crag with a natural cell is where Rob Roy is reputed to have been held hostage. Rob Roy’s Cave is not in fact a true cave but a crevice under a pile of fallen rocks.

The West Highland Museum

The museum is home to a fascinating collection of pictures, photographs, archives and artefacts that throw light onto the life of the West Highlands from the stone tool cultures of the Mesolithic to the technologies of modern industry.

Old Inverlochy Castle Ruin

Historic ruins in Fort William of a 12th Century castle that was the site of two major battles.

Ben Nevis Distillery and Visitor Centre

Established in 1825, the Ben Nevis Distillery is one of the oldest licensed distilleries in Scotland. Here you can tour the warehouses and production areas with a guide and sample some of the Scotch Whisky which is produced on site.