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Walking holiday in Scotland on
The Great Glen Way
Via Fort William, Loch Ness, The Caledonian Canal,
Fort Augustus, Inverness
7 nights, 6 days walking
Total Distance:
78 miles
Min/max daily distance:
8/18 miles
Average Daily distance:
13 miles
Grading:
moderate
Features:
Fort William
Loch Ness
Caledonian Canal
Tour Itinerary
West to East
78 miles
To start your Scottish walking holiday you make your own to Fort William in Scotland. We can assist with air, coach or train transfers. Here is a great opportunity to travel to Fort William using the world famous railway journey from Glasgow to Fort William via Rannoch Moor, possibly one of the finest rail journeys in Scotland. Car parking is available for the duration of your self-guided walking holiday on The Great Glen Way.
The Great Glen Way starts in Fort William at the Old Fort on the banks Loch Linnhe. Fort William is a busy town steeped in history with a fine range of shops and pubs. The trail follows the banks of Loch Linnhe for a short way. At the point where the Caledonian Canal meets Loch Linnhe the hiking trail leaves the loch side and follows the canal. The trail passes the famous Neptune's Staircase with its flight of eight locks. You leave Fort William and Ben Nevis behind and walk along the river bank to a more highland scene of distant mountains and wooded slopes, along the banks of the Caledonian Canal to Gairlochy.
Walking on from Gairlochy the canal joins Loch Lochy and the walking trail follows the loch's shore line. The Clan Cameron Museum and the Church of St Ciaran's in the area around Achnacarry is worth a small detour to visit. The trail passes through woodland along Loch Lochy shore. At South Laggan the loch ends and the route rejoins the canal. The town of Invergarry on the banks of Loch Oich offers a selection of shops and pubs.
The Great Glen Way follows the southern shore of Loch Oich. The trail follows the course of a disused railway to Aberchalder where the Caledonian Canal is followed to Fort Augustus and the start of Loch Ness. The trail passes the famous Bridge of Oich and flight of five lochs. The Town of Fort Augustus has a good selection of shops, bars and restaurants. There is also an interesting Highland and Rare Breeds Croft well worth a visit. Fort Augustus is approximately the half way point of this walking trail along The Great Glen Way.
Today's walk is an easy day with time to linger awhile and take in the splendours the Scottish Highlands have to offer. The chance of a cruise on Loch Ness is a very popular option with guests as there is no better way to explore its 22 square miles. Invermoriston is only a small town but steeped in history and the Glenmoriston Arms is well worth a visit.
The Great Glen Way follows the Northern shore of Loch Ness all the way to Drumnadrochit. The route uses well defined forest trails alive with wildlife, and you may even get a glimpse of the Loch Ness monster! Those who did not manage to see the beast may wish to visit one of two exhibitions devoted to the Loch Ness monster in Drumnadrochit. Drumnadrochit is a busy village with shops, cafes and bars a nice place to overnight.
Today's walk is the longest and reaches the highest point of the walking holiday. The trail follows the banks of Loch Ness for a short distance before heading onto forest trails. The highest point on The Great Glen Way is in the Abriachan forest at 380m (1245ft). This forest is the oldest of the largest community forests in Scotland is very popular with walkers and cyclists. Inverness is reached by a suspension bridge over the River Ness. The trail ends at a stone monument by Inverness Castle overlooking the River Ness. Inverness is known as the capital of the Highlands and with so much to do and see, why not extend your stay?
At Fort William this walking holiday connects with
The West Highland Way.
Short walking breaks are also available, with 2 or 3 days walking. Just select the part of the path you want to walk.
The above distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too.
We have no minimum party size.
We pride ourselves on not cancelling holidays due to minimum numbers.
What's included
in your Walking Holiday in Scotland
on the Great Glen Way:
- accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
- daily luggage transfer
- support should there be any problems on route
- detailed itineraries
- Harvey's map of Great Glen Way
- Cicerone's guide to Great Glen Way
Optional Extras
for your Walking Holiday in Scotland
on the Great Glen Way:
- upgrade to the region's most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
- transfers back to car or station
- parking facilities
- rest days
- inn to inn walks
Seven nights from £369
per person
Eight nights from £429 per person
double occupancy at B&Bs
Hotel option available, please ask
All prices subject to change
By Car to Fort William where parking is available
By Train / Bus to Fort William or Inverness
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Scottish walking holiday at Xmas
Scottish walking holiday at New Year
both based in Fort William.
Come and join us!
