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GE08 Hike The West Highland Way Glasgow to Fort William
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| Tour Period: 8 Nights |
Dates of this tour:
Start Any Day April to October |
| Tour Grade: C |
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Additional Tour Options Per Person: Discount rail ticket to Glasgow and from Fort William.
REMEMBER this Explore Britain Walking tour is an independent self-guided tour where we are happy to alter the number of nights to fit your schedule. Please contact Explore Britain.
This Hike The West Highland Way Glasgow to Fort William holiday vacation can be booked by individuals but is very suitable for family groups or friends wanting to share a new experience together.
 TOUR DETAILS:
An eight centre inn-to-inn, self-guided hiking tour in Scotland along the West Highland Way from Glasgow to Fort William through the Glens and Highlands of Scotland. 8 nights bed and breakfast accommodation, 7 days walking, luggage transfer, guidebook and map. This hiking tour should be booked at least 6 months or more ahead.
One of the most famous treks in the UK, the West Highland Way takes you from Glasgow to Fort William on a 95 mile trek which is not too arduous, but some sections are surprisingly hard. You walk alongside Loch Lomond beneath Ben Lomond, up into the classic highlands, with mountains all around you and overnight stays where you can relax in comfortable accommodations and join in the social atmosphere in the Inns and Hotels. The scenery is stunning and the Way is well marked throughout.
You stop in hotels, country guesthouses, farmhouses and inns along the way, where accommodation is available in twin, double or single rooms, most but not all with private facilities. Bed and breakfast and luggage transfer between the overnight stays, guidebook and maps are included in the tour price.
This tour is operated by Explore Britain Walking Holidays from County Durham in England with assistance from Bespoke Highland Tours in Inverness Scotland.
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 DAILY and OVERNIGHT SCHEDULE of the 8 Nights Hike The West Highland Way Glasgow to Fort William tour:
These are the usual booked overnight stays, walks or rides, we occasionally may have to make a late change, if so, you will be advised ahead of time or at your first guesthouse. The guided tours may be adjusted at the leaders discretion, due to weather and groups ability.
START: Glasgow is in the south of Scotland on the west coast. Relax and spend a few days prior to your walk at a hotel in Glasgow or nearby Edinburgh.
FINISH: Fort William is about 100 miles north of Glasgow on the west coast of Scotland.
DAY ONE: Arrival at Glasgow. You can arrive at the accommodation anytime after 3pm. Dinner is usually served in nearby hotels and pubs between 7pm - 9pm (not included in tour price). Overnight at Glasgow, Scotland.
DAY TWO: Hiking from Glasgow to Drymen 12 miles (19 km). You will be collected after breakfast at 09:15am and taken to the start of the trail at Milngavie. A level route today as you follow an old rail route through the Scottish countryside to the village of Drymen. Overnight Drymen, Scotland.
DAY THREE: Hiking from Drymen to Rowardennan. 14 miles (22.5km). Today is almost exclusively along or close to the shores of Loch Lomond. Overnight Rowardennan, Scotland.
DAY FOUR: Hiking from Rowardennan to Inverarnan. 14 miles (22.5km). You again follow the shoreline of Loch Lomond and finish at its northern end. Overnight at Inverarnan, Scotland.
DAY FIVE: Hiking from Inverarnan to Tyndrum. 13 miles (21km). A day alongside a river glen and across the moors to Crianlarich before walking through the valley to Tyndrum. Overnight at Tyndrum, Scotland.
DAY SIX: Hiking from Tyndrum to Kingshouse. 19 miles (30km). Although long the trail today is extremely pleasant along a more or less even route on a good surface. There is a pub at midday at Bridge of Orchy. Overnight at Kingshouse, Scotland.
DAY SEVEN: Hiking from Kingshouse to Kinlochleven. 9 miles (14.5km). Time for a late start today. You rise up high above Glencoe using the Devils’ Staircase and drop down to Kinlochleven. Overnight at Kinlochleven, Scotland.
DAY EIGHT: Hiking from Kinlochleven to Fort William. 14 miles (22.5km). This is a very remote section with no escapes or services all day. Take along plenty of snacks for cheering you up if the weather is dismal. Overnight at Fort William, Scotland.
DAY NINE: Departure The tour finishes after breakfast from Fort William.
Book a hotel near your departure airport.
 USEFUL TRAVEL INFORMATION:
 TRAVEL BY TRAIN FROM EUROPE: There is a fast frequent Eurostar rail service to the new Eurostar Terminal at London St Pancras (next to Kings Cross and Euston) from Paris, Bruxelles and Lille. These stations are linked with the rest of mainland europe (France, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and Italy). Check Eurostar and TGV across Europe Tickets times and fares by the fast convenient Eurostar. Book your ticket in advance, turn up at the rail station and go! In the time you are waiting at an airport you can be at your destination with much less stress - travel by train. You could even bring your car with you.
RAIL TRAVEL from LONDON to GLASGOW (NOT included in tour price): Glasgow is the nearest rail station. There are very frequent trains from London and Edinburgh.
You will need a taxi to collect you from the airport for the 7 miles to the first guesthouse.
RAIL TRAVEL from FORT WILLIAM to GLASGOW (NOT included in tour price): Fort William is the nearest rail station. There is an infrequent service to Glasgow. You will not arrive in Glasgow until mid-afternoon.
ARRIVING and DEPARTING by EUROLINES or NATIONAL EXPRESS COACH: This is by far the cheapest option for long-dstance travel in England, Scotland, and Wales. There are very convenient buses from each major airport. National Express carries over 16 million passengers to 1000 different places in the UK every year, and thousands more from destinations across Europe and Ireland. You can purchase an e-Ticket where you print your travel ticket online in a matter of minutes OR you can obtain an m-Ticket and have your travel ticket sent to your mobile phone - no paper ticket required. You then present this to the driver on arrival.
ARRIVING BY CAR: Please ask for details. Click here to check flights by low cost budget airlines to an airport near this tour.
Click here to check long distance coach times and fares to and from this tour.
Click here to check car rental hire from the airport or local town.
Click here to check local bus times not bookable in advance.
For rail travel times & fares for England, Scotland or Wales use The Trainline links and search for cheap discount ADV fares.
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 GRADE and CLOTHING INFORMATION:
This Hike The West Highland Way Glasgow to Fort William is Grade C. You can check the tour grade is suitable for you by viewing our Tour Grade page.
GRADE C: Between 11 - 18 miles (17 - 28 kms) a day. Strong waterproof walking boots are desirable. You will start walking about 9:30am and finish at approx. 5pm. These grades are for guidance only. For any grade, depending on weather conditions, it may at times be damp underfoot, so waterproof boots are preferable.
 INSURANCE (MEDICAL and TRAVEL):
We think it is essential for clients to take out their own personal accident and travel insurance before they arrive. This can be booked on-line using the links from our pages or contact your own local insurance broker.
 GENERAL ENQUIRIES
For additional information about this walking, cycling or biking tour contact . |
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 BOOK A PLACE ON THIS Hike The West Highland Way Glasgow to Fort William tour 8 Nights currency in UK Pounds Sterling £ |
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If you wish to make a provisional booking please read the Terms & Conditions regarding booking and cancelling this holiday and then complete and send the form below. We will then contact you by email. Most tours start in the evening (you start walking, biking or cycling the next day) and finish after breakfast on the final morning (check the DAILY and OVERNIGHT SCHEDULE above for this tours details). Items in bold must be completed.
We do not store any credit card information sent to us on our computers. We manually process the transactions required and then shred all personal details. |
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| PAYMENT currency in UK Pounds Sterling £: We will require a deposit of 50% of the quoted tour price. The balance will be due two months before your tour starts. We will send you a receipt for the deposit (and final payment when due). |
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You can pay for your Explore Britain walking or cycling vacation by using your credit card. We can quote, and accept payment, in Pound Sterling, American Dollar, Australian Dollar, Euro, New Zealand Dollar, Swiss France, Norwegian Krone, Swedish Krona, Danish Krone, Polish Zloty, Hungarian Forint, Czech Koruna, Singapore Dollar, Japanese Yen and Hong Kong Dollar.
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Payment can also be made by personal cheque, currency in UK Pounds Sterling £, made payable to "Explore Britain", or by direct transfer to our Explore Britain Clients Trust Account (ask for details). Payment should be mailed to 6 George Street, FERRYHILL, County Durham, DL17 0DT, England.
The balance must reach us 2 months before the start of the holiday; otherwise we cannot guarantee to hold your booking.
Where bookings are made less than 2 months before the start day of the tour, the full amount is payable at the time of booking. No booking has been made, without us making a quotation and receiving a deposit. Please contact us by telephone +44 1740 650900 if you do not hear back from us within 2 days. |
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Upon receipt of your confirmation and deposit, I will confirm with the accommodation immediately and normally have a trip fully booked within a week. This will include a Trip Information Sheet specific to your tour; with overnight names, addresses and telephone numbers (similar to the draft trip information sheet on the website). You would need to take out Travel Insurance within 14 days to be fully covered. |
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Upon receipt of final payment, which is due 2 months before the tour starts, I will air mail you the maps, notes and a further copy of your trip information sheet. If we do not receive the final payment we will presume you have decided NOT to go-ahead with the tour, and we will therefore cancel the booking.
On some tours the tour package will be available on arrival at your first night's accommodation. |
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 SUGGESTED READING BOOKS and MAPS: |
| The following books and maps will help you enjoy your Hike The West Highland Way Glasgow to Fort William. |
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Obtain the Trailblazer Guide to the West Highland Way and Ben Nevis Guide.
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map 342 Glasgow and Milngavie.
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map 348 Campsie Fells and Dumgoyne.
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map 347 Loch Lomond South.
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map 364 Loch Lomond North.
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map 377 Ben Cruachan, Loch Etive, Glen Orchy.
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map 384 Glen Coe.
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map 392 Ben Nevis and Fort William.
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