Great Glen Way
A Highland route from Fort William to Inverness.
Route overview
A point-to-point route through Scotland’s Great Glen.
The Great Glen Way follows glens, forests, canals and lochs through the Scottish Highlands. It is a more moderate multi-day route compared with rougher Highland trails.
Trail facts
- Country
- Scotland
- Region
- Scottish Highlands
- Distance
- 125 km
- Typical duration
- 5–7 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation gain
- Varies
- Best season
- April–October
- Trail type
- Point-to-point
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- No general trail permit is normally required, but local camping and access rules should be respected.
- Bookings
- Accommodation is available along the route, but booking ahead is useful in season.
Safety context
Weather, midges and long days should still be expected.
Some stages are long and weather can still be wet and windy.
Typical itinerary
Most hikers complete the Great Glen Way in 5 to 7 days.
Highlights
Loch Ness, Caledonian Canal, Highland scenery, villages.
Why find a buddy
The Great Glen Way is a good buddy route for hikers wanting a social, moderate Scottish multi-day walk.
Explore and prepare
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Route conditions, access, services and transport can change. Verify time-sensitive information before departure.