Scotland
Great Glen Way itineraries
Most people start with the 6-day plan. We publish 3–6 walking days.
| Plan | Average | Longest day |
|---|---|---|
 3 days Challenge A fast walk of the 75 mi (120 km) glen. The middle day runs from South Laggan to Drumnadrochit. | 24.9 mi 40 km | 32.9 mi 53.0 km |
| 4 days Express Joins the flat canal and Loch Lochy into one day, from Fort William to South Laggan. | 18.6 mi 30 km | 22.3 mi 35.9 km |
| 5 days Compact Drops the night at Fort Augustus, so Loch Oich and the climb to Invermoriston are one day. | 14.9 mi 24 km | 18.7 mi 30.1 km |
| 6 days Classic Usual start A first full walk. The climb out of Fort Augustus is the short day, and the last day is the long one. | 12.4 mi 20 km | 18.7 mi 30.1 km |
Distances follow the trail's GPS route. Walking to your stay adds extra distance. A shorter plan is the same route with nights joined.