Scotland

West Highland Way official sections

8 official sections, spread across a 5–9-day itinerary.

Official sections by distance, walking time, and ascent
SectionDistanceTimeAscent
Section 1Milngavie to DrymenEasy miles out of Milngavie through Mugdock toward Loch Lomond.12.0 mi19.3 km5–6 h320 m1,050 ft
Section 2Drymen to RowardennanThe first real climb at Conic Hill, then the east shore to Rowardennan.14.8 mi23.8 km7–8 h770 m2,550 ft
Section 3Rowardennan to InverarnanThe hard north shore. Roots and rock along Loch Lomond to Inverarnan.13.9 mi22.3 km6–7 h740 m2,450 ft
Section 4Inverarnan to TyndrumAfter the loch, glen walking through Crianlarich to Tyndrum.11.9 mi19.1 km5–6 h590 m1,950 ft
Section 5Tyndrum to InveroranThe short, easy glen. Beinn Dorain, Bridge of Orchy, then Loch Tulla.9.2 mi14.8 km4–5 h330 m1,100 ft
Section 6Inveroran to KingshouseRannoch Moor. Exposed, empty, and the weather day.9.6 mi15.5 km4–5 h320 m1,050 ft
Section 7Kingshouse to KinlochlevenThe Devil's Staircase, then a long drop into Kinlochleven.8.8 mi14.2 km4–5 h430 m1,400 ft
Section 8Kinlochleven to Fort WilliamThe last pass. A steep climb, then the Lairig Mòr into Fort William.15.0 mi24.2 km7–8 h710 m2,350 ft

Distances and ascent follow the trail's GPS route. Walking time is a range. A section can take more than one walking day.

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