It is also ideally situated for hiking, mountain biking, fishing, pony trekking and golfing with nearby courses in dalmally and killin. Simply follow the footpath as it winds its way up the 250 metre ascent of the devils staircase. The footpath is scotlands first long distance route and remains the most popular, with more than 15,000 walkers tackling it each year. My wife and i are going to do it for a third time next summer, following on with the great glen way making about a two week walk. It is one of four officiallyrecognised long distance routes in scotland. The only thing i would add is that the books estimated walking times even. From an independent business with over 30 years experience. When i first went on the west highland the morning departure was from qs at 05. West highland way holiday packages and baggage transfer. Find all the information you need to immerse yourself into the wild landscapes of scotland and the countrys best loved long distance walking route. From there, we walked the west highland way to fort william. West highland way hike the west highland way macs adventure.
Not the west highland way guidebook cicerone press. Walking the west highland way can take as little or as long as you would like make it your own way. Our most popular itinerary is whw3 which covers the route in 7 days. How many days should i take to walk the west highland way. With over 30 years experience helping and supporting walkers to make their dreams of walking the west highland. We amy and james spent five weeks in april and may walking in scotland. Our selfguided packages on the west highland way include carefully selected accommodation located as close as possible to the route, doortodoor baggage transfers, guidebook, maps, and everything else you need to have a wonderful walking holiday in the scottish highlands. Thanks to our new clear layout of the west highland way page, we now have 7 different west highland way tour options. Concrete sleepers are less elastic, and consequently noisier than wooden sleepers. Ill be walking the 97 mile route over 7 days, and carrying almost. Friday i hopped the train directly to what most consider the best multiday hike in scotland, the west highland way. The east highland way is a new long distance walking route through the scottish highlands, 82 miles.
Turn right again and simply follow the west highland way footpath south for 5 km until you reach doune bothy. Avoid the west highland way sleeper in bridge of orchy if you can. We offer five suggested itineraries for walking the west highland way and have detailed the approximate distances for each stage. The west highland way is arguably the most famous walking route in scotland. West highland way baggage transfer, self guided thistle. At the top of the devils staircase there is a bealach marked by two large cairns. West highland way prices self guided walking holiday. West highland way scotlands best loved long distance. Backpacking scotlands west highland way, the west highland. The decision to reduce services has been taken in full cooperation with transport scotland and will allow caledonian sleeper to protect the service and staff while ensuring vital links remain in place.
West highland way section 5 tyndrum to bridge of orchy inveroran. A complete guide to walking the west highland way watch me see. Witness some of scotlands most breathtaking scenery along west highland way, a longdistance footpath. It is the perfect adventure for distance walkers keen to discover the wild beauty of western scotland. Passing from the lowlands to the highlands, the west highland way, which is one of scotlands great trails, showcases the splendour of glens flanked by great mountains, majestic moorland and sprawling farmland.
Guest house in crianlarich craigbank guest house bed. The west highland way is the most popular longdistance trail in scotland not. We offer five suggested itineraries for walking the west highland way. Sleep on a working railway platform hostel in the beautiful scottish west highlands.
We have distinguished the essentials and usefuls from the luxuries, hopefully giving you some handy insight on what to bring on the west highland way. We run an independent hostel in the west highlands, right on the platform of a working train station at the bridge of orchy in oban. Ultra runner sets astonishing record for gruelling 90mile. West highland way packages self guided hiking tours in. Visit west highland way on your trip to scottish highlands. Walking the west highland way tips west highland way easyways. The west highland way, from milngavie to fort william, a distance of 95 miles hills, dense woodland and wildlife make it one of the favourites with hikers from all over the world.
The 152km route passes along the east of loch lomond, the largest expanse of fresh water in britain, and across. Walking the west highland way 5 days is the most popular time frame however many visitors like to take longer, covering fewer miles in each day and spending more time in the towns, villages or campsites of the west coast. Concrete sleepers were used for the entire length of the adelaidedarwin railway line. As well as the sleeping cars and standard mk iis portioned off the inverness sleeper at mossend, 3 nonaircon coaches were also added at qs for the run. Take the west highland line to mallaig to travel the glenfinnan viaduct used in the harry potter films for the hogwarts. The west highland way sleeper aka bridge of orchy bunkhouse is an. In fort william the fort william backpackers offers beds in dorms, nice lounge and relaxed atmosphere. The west highland way stretches 96 miles 154 km from milngavie to fort william. May 10, 20 west highland way gear list after reading lots of different gear lists for those people who are currently embarking on the tgo challenge, i figured i would produce a comparable list for my trip along the west highland way. Divine mattresses, common room, drying facilities, litterally next to the whw. The west highland way passes through some of the most spectacular scenery in all of britain. And in my booktheres no better way to travel than to fall asleep in the suburbs of london, muggy in the august heat, and waking up to the fresh air of the scottish glens.
Anyway, take your own sleeping bag liner, as the hostels will charge you if you dont have them. Planning your west highland way walk planning your own. With addon day trips over ben lomond or beinn dorain. It is the perfect adventure for distance walkers keen to. West highland railway line oban fort william mallaig. Caledonian sleeper tests on the west highland line youtube. Bagpipes, highland dancing and local fare make this an unmissable event.
I wonder how much of the trains emptiness is down to its not stopping at queen street. Jan 18, 2011 i wonder how much of the trains emptiness is down to its not stopping at queen street. Now there is nothing like trekking 915 miles1525 kilometres a day to work up a massive appetite. The scottish highlands have always held a mystical appeal to me. The west highland way uk longdistance trails series. Mr roachs report proposed a service with two sleeper carriages and two seated carriages leaving thurso at 7.
There are many walking trails close to the hotel, including the great glen way, as well as the famous and impressive commando memorial. The route begins in milngavie near glasgow and after 95 miles of outstanding scenery, finishes in fort. Planning your west highland way walk planning your own walk. Take the west highland way footpath travelling roughly nnw. The west highland way sleeper bunkhouse can be found at the station. Revised and and updated, this guidebook includes recent modifications to the west highland way route and is accompanied by a fullcolor folding map packaged together in a practical plastic wallet. West highland way gear list walking in the wilds of scotland. That is why we have investigated the best places to eat along the way and put them together in this nifty interactive west highland way food guide and map. There is available food and lodging along this 57 day trek.
Some older books and maps will show the original ending of the trail at the bridge of. Paul giblin finished the gruelling 95mile trail race in just 14 hours, 20 minutes. Book your bags on our baggage transfer service from only. The easyways team are fully flexible, so we will be more happy to help you create your ideal trip. Let me just start by saying that this is probably the raddest hike i have ever done. The west highland way sleeper bridge of orchy bunkhouse. Your smart hostel price comparison so you can travel cheaper and longer. Ive experience walking 20 miles a day for a couple.
The west highland way sleeper is a bunkhouse in the old railway station platform building. You will find this path right next to the parking bay. Knowing that im likely going to have postponemiss this years trek breaks my heart, but at the same time, i also know that however long it takes, the highlands will be waiting. My wife and i are going to do it for a third time next summer, following on with the. Ive been planning on doing the west highland way solo at the end of this month over 5 days. The extra night here breaks up the tricky 14mile section from rowardennan to inverarnan, instead, you walk to inversnaid and we arrange a transfer to nearby accommodation, or alternatively, you may decide to take the boat to the west side of the loch paid locally to stay there. The second half of the day tackles the most famous part of the west highland way, rannoch moor. A concrete sleeper british english or concrete tie american english is a type of railway sleeper or railroad tie made out of steel reinforced concrete. Opened in 1980, the west highland way was scotlands first long distance route and remains the most popular, with more than 15,000 walkers tackling it each year.
One of our most popular routes, the west highland way, is an ideal option if you are not experienced in walking long distances. Read our guide on the top 5 essentials to take with you on the west highland way. Sep 06, 2009 friday i hopped the train directly to what most consider the best multiday hike in scotland, the west highland way. Im a firm believer in south to north, just seems right starting in the city and finishing in fort william, rather than other way round.
After reading lots of different gear lists for those people who are currently embarking on the tgo challenge, i figured i would produce a comparable list for my trip along the west highland way. Caledonian sleeper is introducing a special timetable from sunday 22 march due to the ongoing outbreak of covid19. The inverness highland games are among the most thrilling in the world and regularly attracts competitors from the united states, europe and the southern hemisphere as they aim to triumph in the multidisciplinary events, including the spectacular heavy games. Ewan discusses some of the finer points of walking the route, with the background of loch lomond, shows how the baggage transfer works and how.
A runner has smashed the record for racing scotlands most famous longdistance path, the west highland way. The west highland way sleeper independent hostel in the west highlands, is a unique place to stay as it is located right on the platform of a working train station at the bridge of orchy in oban. Not the west highland way describes alternative routes over mountains, smaller hills or high passes to all but one of the west highland way s nine stages, providing alternatives away from the main roads. Class 37s on west highland sleepers in 1997 youtube. Slighe na gaidhealtachd an iar is a 95 mile 152km long distance walk from milngavie outside glasgow to fort william in the highlands of scotland. West highland way accommodation list includes hotels, hostels and campsites. Below is selection of suggested itineraries ranging from 5 to 7 days stopping at the main settlements along the west highland way. Book your tickets online for west highland way, scottish highlands. West highland way postcard h a6 ly scottish bookstore provides the best online selection of books, calendars, maps, fridge magnets, greetings cards, postcards and gifts to buy from scotland. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
West highland way is the most famous hike in scotland and one of the best in the world. For an oversight of the west highland way, its history, its logistics and how it feels to walk, this is the video for you. Our trip started at glasgow central station where we followed the kelvin river walkway to milngavie. The west highland way is a 96 mile trek on scotlands most iconic long distance trail. Our most popular itinerary covers the route in 7 days and 8 nights. Our next stop was the west highland way sleeper bunkhouse in.
Better with 6 days that way you have time to look around and just chill. The west highland way sleeper is uniquely situated in the old station building on the platform of bridge of orchy train station. West highland sleeper the west highland way sleeper. The 10day itinerary is the most drawnout walk that we offer on the west highland way. From the outskirts of glasgow it winds for 95 miles 152km along the wooded banks of loch lomond, across the wilderness of rannoch moor, over the mountains above glencoe to a dramatic finish at the foot of ben nevis britains highest mountain. Not the west highland way describes alternative routes over mountains, smaller hills or high passes to all but one of the west highland ways nine stages, providing alternatives away from the main roads. Considered by many to be the most scenic rail journey in the world, the west highland line leaves glasgow behind and delves deep into the wild west coast. Join us on a fun and friendly trek through beautiful highland scenery. We offer you the luxury of having your accommodation arranged for you, your bags moved, walking in a group with a qualified guide and a support van at all times, so you can skip parts of. It is small, therefore must book well ahead of time or be lucky that one did not show up. Walking holidays in britains most beautiful landscapes. Steeped in history, this wonderful long distance path takes you north, from the bustling commuter town of milngavie pronounced mulguy, to the highland tourist hub of fort william, nestled in the shadow of britains highest mountain, ben nevis 1,345 metres. West highland way crianlarich is also on the famous west highland way, a 95 mile walking route from glasgow to fort william through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. Two days is perfect, stay at strathfillan or tyndrum.
Walking the west highland way tips west highland way. The train station is still in use, but dont be put off by thinking itll be noisy as there are only about six trains passing through a day. Fort william and the start of your west highland line journey is only 17 minutes away by train. Our walking the west highland way tips are all the preparation you need to make the most of your holiday. The variety of tour packages now available can be tweaked depending on what you want to do. Doune bothy is easily recognisable as at any given time there is likely to be at least one weary but cheerful hiker with a large rucksack sitting down eating a bar of chocolate. Aug 01, 20 revised and and updated, this guidebook includes recent modifications to the west highland way route and is accompanied by a fullcolor folding map packaged together in a practical plastic wallet.
Walking holidays in britains most beautiful landscapes 1166 ickledore walking holidays to ememer west highland way discover the dramatic mountain scenery of the west highlands on the classic scottish long distance route. Ewan discusses some of the finer points of walking the route, with the background of loch lomond, shows how the baggage transfer works and how easy macs adventure make walking the west highland way. It runs from milngavie, on the outskirts of glasgow, to fort william. They are seen at at helensburgh upper and garelochhead. Ive walked the west highland way every june since 2016, when i stumbled on it during an ill planned, all on foot attempt of the 3 peaks challenge. West highland way sleeper, bridge of orchy independent hostel on the.
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