Scotland’s Most Popular Hiking Trail

The West Highland Way is a 93-mile (150 km) long hiking trail that takes you through the country’s historical heritage and into the heart of the Scottish Highlands.

When embarking on the journey, you should be prepared that the path goes through abandoned ancient roads, tracks, and military trails.

The West Highland Way walking trail starts in Milngavie town. It can be reached in 25 minutes by train from Glasgow.

Part of the route passes through Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, where you can camp, go boating or fishing, water skiing, or rent a canoe.

The final point of the route will be at the foot of the country’s highest point, Mount Ben Nevis.

From the first steps, tourists can enjoy picturesque views of unspoiled nature. A vacation in the mountains of Scotland brings truly inexpressible feelings.

During the trip, you can see Craigellian Loch and Loch Lomond and climb Cone Hill (1,184 feet or 361 meters in height).

Also, tourists will meet steep cliffs, forests, mountain streams, and waterfalls on the way. Many of Scotland’s major attractions can be seen.

7 Stages of West Highland Way

Usually, the route is divided into seven stages, starting from Milngavie. This route is relatively flat, allowing you to enter the mountains easily.

Besides, there is a distillery Glengoyne in the first section, where you can pour whisky from a barrel on the road.

You can also start at Drymen and use the day to climb Ben Lomond (3,195 feet or 974 meters). It’s well worth it.

So, a West Highland Way tour consists of seven stages:

1. Milngavie to Drymen (about 11.8 miles, 19 km)

This stage starts in the town of Milngavie, on Glasgow’s northern fringes. The route passes through parks and beautiful scenery, including Loch Lubnaig.

The first stage is pretty easy and provides an opportunity to get used to long walks.

2. Drymen to Rowardennan (about 14.3 miles, 23 km)

The famous Lomond Lake starts from this stage. The path leads through the forests of Gargunnock and offers magnificent lake views.

At the end point of the stage is the village of Rowardennan, where you can refreshments and enjoy the views of Lomond.

3. Rowardennan to Inverarnan (about 13.7 miles, 22 km)

This stage of the West Highland Way starts on the south shore of Lake Lomond and passes through mountains and forests….