Discover a 4-day itinerary along the West Highland Railway Line taking in Glasgow, Oban, Fort William & Mallaig using the Spirit of Scotland Travelpass!
A guide to travel on the West Highland Line in Scotland, from Glasgow to Fort William & Mallaig - Britain's (and one of the world's) best train journeys. Includes an illustrated account of a journey on the West Highland Line, and information about the L
Soaring mountains, expansive lochs and famous bridges have earnt Scotland’s West Highland Line a place among the best railway journeys in the world. Starting in Glasgow, travelling north through historic villages and ending in the coastal village of Mall...
The West Highland Way is the most popular long-distance path in the country, passing through some of the most spectacular scenery in all of Britain. From the outskirts of Glasgow it winds for 95 miles along the wooded banks of Loch Lomond, acro...
I want to have a rant here. While walking along this beautiful part of Scotland you share it with ugly electric pylons, the Highland Railway (not too bad and quite quaint), and my ears were constantly blasted by the traffic noise from the nearby A82. I forget how much noise cars and ...
This fantastic day begins with a climb out of Tyndrum, with the trail running next to the West Highland Railway line. At the top of the pass, the sweeping flanks of Ben Dorain dominate the view. A short detour takes you to a carved stone seat said to contain the sword of Robert the ...
For much of the way, you’ll be following ancient and historic routes along Drove Roads, 18th Century Military Roads, and abandoned railway tracks. You’ll find deserted beaches along the way. Starting Point of the West Highland Way
WEST HIGHLAND WAY Scottish Highlands Scotland, United Kingdom DISTANCE: 95 miles (153 km) one-way TIME: 7–9 days PHYSICAL CHALLENGE: 1 2 3 4 5 PSYCHOLOGICAL CHALLENGE: 1 2 3 4 5 STAGING: Glasgow, Scotland Certainly the premier long-distance hike in Scotland, the West Highland Way ...
Milngavie is the official starting point of the West Highland Way. This quaint little town can be reached in less than half an hour from Glasgow. However, there are no campsites in Milngavie – if you arrive late, you’ll need to stay indoors or at theWest Highland Way Campsite, located...
The 98 mile long West Highland Line between Helensburgh and Fort William is arguably one of the most scenic railway lines in the British Isles.The line was built by the West Highland Railway and opened in 1894, giving Fort William a vital link to Glasgow and the rest of the UK. Unlike ...