Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Glasgow
After breakfast, you are transferred to Glengoyne Distillery for a tour and tasting session. You are then transferred to Drymen to begin your walk on the West Highland Way, taking in views over Loch Lomond from the top of Conic Hill before descending into Balmaha for your evening stay.
Accommodation: Hotel Selamat datang! Welcome to Malaysia. Your adventure begins with an important welcome meeting at 6 pm. If you have any free time beforehand, why not get out and explore this intriguing city that was born between the Borneo jungle and the South China Sea.
Day 2: Glasgow to Balmaha | 12km
Your walk today takes you along the east side of Loch Lomond, clinging to the water’s edge along much of the way. This is a lovely, low level and relaxed stage as it meanders past pebbly beaches and giving you plenty of time to take in the surrounding scenery and wildlife.
Day 3: Balmaha to Rowardennan | 11.6km
From Rowardennan, the path heads into thick woodland. There are two options here: the easier being the wide forest track which follows the contours up and down the hill; or the more time consuming, narrow path which skirts over rocks and exposed tree roots along the banks of the loch.
The rocky and uneven path continues along the loch, hugging the water’s edge amidst ancient oak forest. The loch becomes noticeably narrower as the path approaches Inverarnan.
Day 4: Rowardennan to Inverarnan | 22km
Soon after leaving Inverarnan, the path runs alongside the picturesque, fast-flowing River Falloch before a long stretch on an old military road. The route here closely follows the West Highland Line railway and eventually passes underneath the tracks as the path nears a coniferous forest. The route continues through the forest along a winding, undulating path, eventually crossing the road and River Fillin. Views of the surrounding mountains are wonderful. A well-maintained path follows the River Cononish before reaching Tyndrum.
Tour info
Departure
2024-04-20
Physicality
4/10
Duration
3 days
Tour Type
Best time to travel
Apr-Jun
Age
18+
About This Tour
Walk the iconic and varied West Highland Way in comfort, with the help of a few quick transfers to help you along the 154km long-distance walking trail between Milgavie, just north of Glasgow up to Fort William on the shores of Loch Linnhe, with Ben Nevis waiting to greet you on the final stretch. On this nine day holiday, with on average 16km of walking per day, you stay in stylish guesthouses and small hotels, all with the usual Scottish flair. Experience the wilds of the Highlands, including Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, the wilds of Rannoch Moor and the Glencoe peaks.Highlights
- Learn more about this activity’s Enhanced Health & Hygiene Measures
- Tour the city with a licensed NYC tour guide, who will provide you with fascinating local information and insight
- Ride in comfort in a climate-controlled, luxury tour bus
- Enjoy 15-minute guided walking tours of NYC’s most iconic sites - Central Park, Rockefeller Center, and more!
- From April through December, take a seasonal boat cruise for breathtaking views of NYC skyline from water
Tour Map
The route is well signposted throughout, however, walkers must be vigilant at all times as there are paths and junctions along the way which deviate from the main route. We strongly advise you to follow only marked trails and never try to shorten the path through unknown and unmarked terrain. We will provide you with detailed road notes and maps, and you can call our 24/7 local assistance phone number anytime. More detailed info on route navigation will be included in your holiday information pack.
