Lets look at the West Highland Way distance in a little more detail.
The complete West Highland Way distance from the start to the end of the trail is 96 miles (153km).
Walkers can choose from a variety of itineraries to complete their West Highland Way walk in 7 or 8 days, or a more leisurely 9 days. It’s also entirely possible to walk the first half or last half as some of stages are accessible by public transport. A popular alternative for those with limited time is our 3 day West Highland Way itinerary which walkers can squeeze into a long weekend.
The West Highland Way distance chart below shows the mileage between stages. This is very useful in the planning process. Another fantastic resource is the Vertebrae Publishing West Highland Way map which shows a complete elevation breakdown with timings – unbeatable for planning your West Highland Way adventure.
