West Highland Way

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Event Details

When: 11 - 16 May 2013
Where: Milngavie to Fort William, Scotland
Distance: Approximately 8 hours walking each day over a six day period

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Registration fee: £45 (non-refundable)
Minimum sponsorship pledge: £875

About the West Highland Way

One of the most spectacular long-distance walks in the UK, the West Highland Way is 152km (95 miles) long. The walk links Britain’s largest lake, Loch Lomond, with its highest mountain, Ben Nevis. This tour takes you into the majestic countryside of the Highlands of Scotland following some of Scotland’s most famous footpaths.

This wonderfully scenic five day tour has been in existence for over 25 years and links Milngavie, on the outskirts of Glasgow, to Fort William.

The route is one of varied scenery including views of the Campsie Hills and the magnificentLoch Lomond. Fantastic views ofScotland’s grandest mountains can be seen includingBen Nevis, Glen Coe and Ben Dorain. Much of the Way follows ancient and historic routes of communication,using drove roads, military roads and old coaching roads. The walk takes you through lowland moors and woodland to rolling hills and high mountainous regions. It provides a fantastic opportunity to see a diverse range of wildlife species, both flora and fauna.

The route takes six days to complete - the average distance walked each day is 12-14 miles, with two longer days of 19 miles and 21 miles.

Itinerary

Saturday

• Transfer from Glasgow if pre-arranged
• The start of your trip will begin at approximately 10am from Milngavie
• Milngavie - Carbeth 4.25 miles
• Carbeth - Drymen 7.75 miles
• The evening will be spent in Rowardennan or Balmaha

Sunday

• Drymen - Balmaha 6.5 miles
• Balmaha - Rowardennan 7.25 miles
• The evening will be spent in Rowardennan or Balmaha

Monday

• Rowardennan - Inversnaid 7.25 miles
• Inversnaid - Inverarnan 6.5 miles
• The evening will be spent in Crianlarich

Tuesday

• Inverarnan - Crianlarich 6.5 miles
• Crianlarich - Tyndrum 6.5 miles
• Tyndrum - Bridge of Orchy 6.75 miles
• The evening will be spent in Crianlarich

Wednesday

• Bridge of Orchy - Inveroran 2.5miles
• Inveroran - Kingshouse 9.5 miles
• Kingshouse – Kinlochleven 9.0 miles
• The evening will be spent in Kinlochleven

Thursday

• Kinlochleven - Lundavra 7.5 miles
• Lundavra - Fort William 6.5 miles
• Completion of the West Highland Way with celebration drinks, food and certificates
• Transfer to Glasgow if pre-arranged

What's included

• Five nights bed and breakfast
• Packed lunches
• Transport during the trip
• Transfers to/from Glasgow to the start and return
• Fully qualified guides at all times.
• Tea and sandwiches in Fort William at the finish is also included

What's excluded

• Evening meals and drinks
• Travel to Glasgow and onward transport from Glasgow at the end

Register your interest

All our participants will receive:

• A welcome pack full of fundraising tips to help you get started
• A free Epilepsy Action T-shirt Free training plans and kit list 
• Fundraising support and encouragement from our dedicated team
• Secure online sponsorship pages