West Highland Way
Scotland’s first long-distance path — lochs, moor and mountain.
At a glance
Overview
The West Highland Way runs 154 km from Milngavie, on the edge of Glasgow, to Fort William beneath Ben Nevis. It travels the length of Loch Lomond, crosses the wild expanse of Rannoch Moor and passes through Glencoe — a compact tour of the Highlands’ finest scenery.
Most walkers take 6 to 8 days. The path is well maintained and moderate, with a few long, exposed stages where the weather sets the tone. Villages and inns along the way make it one of the friendliest long walks in Britain.
TrailTransfer handles the classic WHW logistics: bags moved between inns and B&Bs each day, beds booked in the small trail villages that fill quickly, and transfers to Milngavie and from Fort William.
Sample stages
A representative breakdown — we tailor daily distances to your pace, rest days and fitness.
- Day 1 Milngavie → Drymen 19 km
- Day 2 Drymen → Rowardennan 23 km
- Day 3 Rowardennan → Inverarnan 22 km
- Day 4 Tyndrum → Kingshouse 30 km
- Day 5 Kinlochleven → Fort William 24 km
How we handle the logistics
Everything below is booked with vetted local suppliers and moves with you, stage by stage.
Bags moved to your next stay before you arrive. You walk with a daypack.
Huts, albergues and hotels booked to match your itinerary and budget.
Shuttles and transfers to the start and back from the finish.
Water, food and pharmacy points mapped, with 24/7 help on the way.
Frequently asked
How many days for the West Highland Way?
Most people walk it in 6 to 8 days. Seven is the classic pace, with the long Rowardennan and Rannoch Moor stages planned around your fitness.
Is luggage transfer available?
Yes — daily bag transfer between accommodation is well established on the WHW. You walk with a daypack and your luggage meets you each evening.
Do I need to book accommodation ahead?
Definitely. Beds in the small trail villages are limited and book up months in advance for summer. We reserve them in stage order for you.
What about midges and weather?
Midges peak in high summer; May–June and September are quieter for them. Highland weather changes fast, so we plan flexible stages and map shelter points.
Ready to plan this route?
Tell us your dates and pace. We’ll build the stages and handle every connection.
