The best time to walk the West Highland Way is May, June, Sep, and the start of October. At these times, the route is quiet, the weather is good, and it is easier to book accommodation. Walking the West Highland Way poses different challenges at different times of the year, however, it is a great …
If you had to choose just one area of Scotland to visit for walking, then this would have to be it. Perthshire, Angus & Dundee and the Kingdom of Fife offers a perfect microcosm of all that Scotland has to offer the walker. From seaside strolls, to forest walks, and mountain hikes. There is …
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Scotland is famed for its lochs, mountains, whisky and severe winter weather. But Scotland’s hills, mountains, rolling countryside, lakes and waterways make it the perfect destination for a world of adventure holidays. What follows looks in more detail at five adventure holiday ideas. 24 Hours Mountain Bike Event Fort William in the Highland is home …
Walking holidays in Europe are becoming more popular, they provide tourists with a more exciting way to travel around the continent. Unlike bus tours which jump from one attraction to another, walking tours let you explore off the beaten tracks at a comfortable pace. You’ll get more than enough time to immerse yourself in a place …
You could happily spend years walking in this very beautiful and varied area. There is something for every walker: Munros, Corbetts and hundreds of smaller hills; family-friendly woodland walks; island routes; coastal treks and long distance trails. It’s a hilly area, with the exception of Islay, and has much of the grand loch-filled scenery one …
Take in some of the most spectacular scenery in the whole of Scotland on a mixture of fabulous hill passes. Come to the ancient glens and hills of the Highlands and enjoy some of the finest walking country in the world. You’ll find it’s a fantastic place for a holiday where the dramatic scenery imbues …
There is no better way for visitors to witness Europe’s astonishing natural beauty than to travel by foot. See the golden sun rising behind the glorious sun-coated Alps and the waves of the Spanish sea crashing powerfully against the rocks, on an exciting walking holiday in Europe. Here is a guide to five great walking …
Enjoy a fabulous combination of coastal, city and inland walks, the latter in Royal territory. Aberdeenshire has a pleasing mix of stunning natural beauty and culturally rich attractions where you can enjoy an invigorating walk as well as visiting a magnificent castle or two and include a visit to one of the many Speyside whisky distilleries. There …
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A charming county overflowing with history, art, and beautiful countryside, West Lothian is the perfect spot for a camping holiday. Situated on the border of Scotland’s capital city, West Lothian is an ideal site for campers, offering a variety of activities. Whether it’s a day in the bustling city, a walk across Scotland’s enchanting highlands, …
A misty, mountainous Scottish isle is famed for its coastal cliffs and its magnificently varied landscape. The Isle of Skye, the largest of the Inner Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland, is a mecca for both mountain climbers and geologists. Climbers are attracted by an array of some of the most spectacular and challenging peaks …
I walked up Ben Nevis on a glorious day in late May. There was still snow on the top, but the sky was clear and blue. We were lucky, most who get to the top of Ben Nevis don’t get a chance to see much as most of the year it is mist covered. It …
If you want your Bed & Breakfast, Campsite, or Hostel listed here with photo, phone no, email, and website link please fill the form on the contact page – it is a free listing for all providers of accommodation for walkers. There is a fair choice of places to stay along the West Highland Way. The type …
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This is the one book that I would recomend. The detail in the book is great, and it is small and light, always a must on long distance walks like the West Highland Way. West Highland Way: Glasgow to Fort William (British Walking Guide S.) (Paperback) by Charlie Loram Synopsis Includes ten town plans and …
One of the great advantages of the West Highland Way is the start of it is so close to Glasgow. Most people when they consider traveling to Scotland, don’t automatically think of Glasgow, normally Edinburgh. Now I will not take away from Edinburgh, it is a very pretty city. But Glasgow has heart. Glasgow nearly …
Midges are small, two-winged flying insects, they love Scotland and walkers on the West Highland Way, they can smell your sweat! Midges are a subgroup of gnats, and comprise several families of Diptera, including especially the Chironomidae, or non-biting midges, and the Ceratopogonidae or biting midges. Biting midges fly in swarms (big huge swarms, that …
Getting to Milngavie, the start point for the West Highland Way, from Glasgow is very easy – it is only twenty minutes from the center of Glasgow by train. Alternatively walk to Milngavie it is a fairly easy walk, and a relaxing first day; see routes page for more information. The train takes 24 minutes …
Walking the West Highland Way is not the time to break in new boots, make sure your boots are well broken in and comfortable in all conditions, hot and cold weather, wet and dry. The worst things when walking is sore feet, blisters and being wet. You do not have to spend a lot of …
