The West Highland Way: Scottish Great Trail - Milngavie (Glasgow) to Fort William

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Terry Marsh

The West Highland Way

Name: The West Highland Way
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ISBN: 9781786311771

Scottish Great Trail - Milngavie (Glasgow) to Fort William

Terry Marsh

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Cicerone Press
30 April 2024

Walking, hiking, trekking; Travel & holiday; Travel & holiday guides

Walk the West Highland Way, Scotland’s most iconic long-distance hiking trail, and experience 156km (96 miles) of ever-changing landscapes — from the gentle paths north of Glasgow to the dramatic mountains of the Scottish Highlands. Running from Milngavie to Fort William, this legendary route is the first of Scotland’s Great Trails and is achievable for most walkers, typically completed in around one week.

Whether you’re planning your first multi-day walk or returning to tackle a classic route, this trusted Cicerone guidebook gives you everything you need to walk the West Highland Way with confidence. It combines clear, stage-by-stage route descriptions with practical planning advice, helping you prepare thoroughly and enjoy the journey once you’re on the trail.

The West Highland Way is described south to north in 7 stages, allowing you to follow the trail through increasingly dramatic Highland scenery while managing daily distances to suit your fitness and schedule Each stage features clear, step-by-step route descriptions, supported by 1:100,000 OS mapping, helping you stay on track along the lochs and glens of Scotland's Great Trail

Downloadable GPX files enable easy digital navigation on GPS devices or smartphone apps, so you can enjoy the sights of Loch Lomond and Bridge of Ochry without any stress

A handy trek planner highlights facilities, public transport links and services along the route, alongside a comprehensive accommodation table for key destinations like Kinlochleven to help organise every aspect of your journey Additional insights from experienced guidebook author, Terry Marsh, cover the history of the trail as well as important factors to consider, like Scotland's famous midges and deer stalking season diversions

Together, the detailed route descriptions, GPX downloads, and OS map booklet provide a trustworthy, all-in-one navigation package for Scotland’s most famous long-distance walk. Tackle the iconic West Highland Way with confidence.

By: Terry Marsh
Imprint: Cicerone Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 5th Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 172mm, Width: 116mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 230g
ISBN: 9781786311771
ISBN 10: 1786311771
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 30 April 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr Terry Marsh is a Lancashire-based award-winning writer and photographer who specialises in the outdoors, the countryside, walking and travel worldwide. He has been writing books since the mid-1980s, and is the author of over 100 titles. Terry holds a PhD in Historical Geography and a Master of Arts degree (with Distinction) in Lake District Studies, is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS) and the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (FSA Scot), a member of the National Union of Journalists, and an Honorary Life Member of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild.