West Highland Way, Scotland

Scotland's first and most renowned long-distance walking route spans 96 miles from Milngavie on the outskirts of Glasgow to Fort William at the base of Ben Nevis. The path provides walkers with a comprehensive journey through diverse Scottish landscapes, beginning in lowland countryside and woodlands before progressing along the eastern shore of Loch Lomond with its rugged waterside trails. The route continues across the wild and remote boggy plateau of Rannoch Moor, then through the dramatic valleys of Glencoe offering views of Buachaille Etive Mor, before concluding through Glen Nevis beneath Britain's highest mountain. Most walkers complete the moderate difficulty trail in six to eight days, though some choose faster paces or break it into sections, with the most challenging portions around Loch Lomond and the Devil's Staircase near Glencoe. Opened in 1980, this well-signposted and maintained path has become Scotland's flagship long-distance route, attracting tens of thousands annually including walkers, trail runners and occasional cyclists on permitted sections, all seeking to experience the dramatic transition from Lowlands to Highlands on foot.