The Great Glen Way - A Walking Guidebook

The Great Glen Way is a 117km (73 mile) low-level route from coast to coast, between Fort William and Inverness. The route includes easy, level stretches alongside the Caledonian Canal, as well as stretches over rougher terrain. The route is an ideal introduction to long-distance walking.

Introduction  
Geology  
Brief history   
The Caledonian Canal  
Animals and plants  
The Loch Ness Monster  
Travel to the Great Glen   
Travel through the Great Glen
Traveline Scotland   
Familiarisation with the Great Glen   
Accommodation   
Food and drink   
Money   
Tourist Information Centres   
Maps of the route   
When to walk   
Daily schedule   
Scottish Outdoor Access Code   
Rescue services   
Great Glen Way Rangers
   
Great Glen Way – south to north   
Fort William   
Day 1 – Fort William to Gairlochy   
Day 2 – Gairlochy to North Laggan   
Day 3 – North Laggan to Fort Augustus   
Day 4 – Fort Augustus to Invermoriston   
Day 5 – Invermoriston to Drumnadrochit   
Day 6 – Drumnadrochit to Inverness   

Great Glen Way – north to south   
Inverness   
Day 1 – Inverness to Drumnadrochit   
Day 2 – Drumnadrochit to Invermoriston   
Day 3 – Invermoriston to Fort Augustus   
Day 4 – Fort Augustus to North Laggan      
Day 5 – North Laggan to Gairlochy   
Day 6 – Gairlochy to Fort William   

Appendix 1: Route summary   

Appendix 2: Timeline history   

Appendix 3: Useful information   

Appendix 4: Gaelic–English glossary