Scotland
Great Glen Way official sections
6 official sections, spread across a 3–6-day itinerary.
| Section | Distance | Time | Ascent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1Fort William to GairlochyNeptune's Staircase and the canal, with Ben Nevis over the start. | 10.5 mi16.8 km | 4–5 h | 80 m250 ft |
| Section 2Gairlochy to Laggan LocksForest track beside Loch Lochy, with a diversion in until about 2030. | 12.2 mi19.6 km | 5–6 h | 620 m2,050 ft |
| Section 3Laggan Locks to Fort AugustusThe old railway along Loch Oich, then the canal into the village. | 10.7 mi17.2 km | 4–5 h | 320 m1,050 ft |
| Section 4Fort Augustus to InvermoristonA short section, and the climb: forest path or the high route. | 6.4 mi10.3 km | 3–4 h | 710 m2,350 ft |
| Section 5Invermoriston to DrumnadrochitThe longer side of Loch Ness, with the View-Catcher on the high route. | 15.5 mi24.9 km | 7–8 h | 1,060 m3,500 ft |
| Section 6Drumnadrochit to InvernessThe long section: the A82, the highest point, then the castle. | 18.7 mi30.1 km | 8–9 h | 680 m2,250 ft |
Distances and ascent follow the trail's GPS route. Walking time is a range. A section can take more than one walking day.