The West Highland Way (WHW) is one of Scotland's most popular long-distance thru hikes. It is 96 miles (155 km) from Milngavie, just outside Glasgow, to Fort William in the Scottish Highlands. Although the route is set, there are many ways to hike WHW.

This is one of the most spectacular West Highland Way route sections, but not an overly challenging one. The route climbs gently over expansive Rannoch Moor before dropping down to Glencoe, one of Scotland’s most famous landscapes. Much of the day is spent walking on old drover and military roads.

There is no strict way of planning your West Highland Way hike but all routes begin in Milngavie. The first day is relatively easy. The West Highland Way starting point takes places in Milngavie and is identified by a large cement monument on Douglas Street. Next head through a small car park behind Milngavie’s town centre shops.

The entire route of the West Highland Way Great Trail can be seen on the interactive map below. We’ll be adding points of interest and accommodation to this map over time. The West Highland Way is usually walked northwards – starting in and ending in Fort William.