An essential piece of kit if you’re thinking about taking on the West Highland Way, this guidebook from Cicerone offers comprehensive knowledge, advice and direction on the 96-mile Scottish Great Trail route starting in Milngavie near Glasgow, and concluding at Fort William, passing by breathtaking landmarks such as Loch Lomond, the hidden valley of Lairig Mòr and Rannoch Moor.

Offering step-by-step descriptions alongside a 1:100,00 map and GPX files in case you want to download it onto your phone or navigation system, this guidebook also offers a trek planner so you can take note of facilities, public transport and an accommodation table, and features a separate OS 1:25,000 map booklet with the route highlighted. Described south to north in seven sections ranging from 9 to 20 miles, this guidebook lets you decide how far you go, with suggested itineraries of 6 and 9 days.

Features: 

• Contains a step-by-step description of the route alongside 1:100,000 maps
• GPX files are available to download
• Includes a separate map booklet containing OS 1:25,000 mapping with the route line
• A handy trek planner highlights the availability of facilities and public transport along the route
• Accommodation table provided
• Walk is divided into 7 sections ranging from 9 miles (14.5km) to 20 miles (32.5km) with suggested itineraries of 6 and 9 days
• Described south to north

Information:

• Seasons: May-June and September-October is the best time to go to avoid the worst of the midges - suitably experienced backpackers can do this walk any time of year
• Centres: the walk traditionally starts in Milngavie on the outskirts of Glasgow (accessible by rail), and concludes at Fort William (likewise)
• There are a few towns or villages en route where supplies can be had: Drymen, Crianlarich, Tyndrum, Kinlochleven
• Difficulty: the walking is not difficult for anyone accustomed to regular walks longer than 10 miles, although there is ample scope to shorten almost all of the days
• Can offload the pack you are carrying onto an independent service that will transport your baggage for you
• Must-see: The West Highland Way embraces diversity, from the urbanity of Milngavie to the days in the company of Loch Lomond, and then the striding splendour of Rannoch Moor
• The haul from Glencoe, under the gaze of Buachaille Etive Mòr, up the Devil's Staircase, then into the hidden valley of Lairig Mòr, are stages to be savoured

Specifications:

• Author: Dr Terry Marsh
• ISBN: 9781786311771
• Published date: 27/05/2024
• Edition: 5th
• Pages: 136
• Dimensions: H17.2 x W11.6 x D0.9cm
• Weight: 290g