West Highland Way

Take in views of Scotland’s grandest mountains (Ben Nevis, Glen Coe, Ben Dorain and Rannock Moor). The West Highland Way is an experience not to be missed - and it's certainly one you'll never forget!

Location:
Milngavie to Fort William

Date:
Saturday 2 - Thursday 7 June 2012

Approximately eight hours’ walking each day over a six day period

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Entry fee: £45 (non-refundable)
Required minimum sponsorship: £875

The Challenge

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 and takes us through highland and lowland, woodland and moorland, mountain and by loch.

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. The event involves approximately eight hours walking each day.

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 Dryden

Sunday

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

Monday

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

Tuesday

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

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

Includes

• 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

Excludes

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

How we will support you

All our participants will receive:

• A free Epilepsy Action Events T-shirt
• Free training plans
• Constant fundraising support and tips
• A certificate to celebrate your success and completion of the challenge
• Advice and equipment list
  

For further information on trekking events for Epilepsy Action, please contact our events team on 0113 210 8800 or by emailing events@epilepsy.org.uk