West Highland Way
The classic 154-km walk from Milngavie to Fort William past Loch Lomond and Rannoch Moor.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Scotland, United Kingdom
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Highland (0–500 m)
- Best season
- April – October
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
Key takeaways
- Biome: Highland (0–500 m)
- Best season: April – October
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
The classic 154-km walk from Milngavie to Fort William past Loch Lomond and Rannoch Moor.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: April – October
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Highland (0–500 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Worldwide
Biome
Highland (0–500 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
West Highland Way trip tools
Popular pursuits at West Highland Way
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
