A guidebook to walking the Great Glen Way, one of Scotland’s Great Trails. The 120km (74 mile) route between Fort William and Inverness is suitable for those new to long-distance walking and can be completed within a week.

The route is described in both directions in 6 stages of between 12 and 31km (8–19 miles), with both low and high-level options for the central stages. Also included is an alternative route along the north shore of Loch Oich via Invergarry.

• Contains step-by-step description of the route alongside 1:100,000 maps
• Includes a separate map booklet containing OS 1:25,000 mapping with the route line
• Refreshment and public transport information provided for each route stage
• Handy trek planner, route summary tables and accommodation listings help you plan your itinerary
• GPX files available to download

Map key 

Overview maps and profiles 

Route summary tables 

Stage facilities planner 

Introduction 

Planning your trip 

Choosing an itinerary 

When to walk 

Travel to the Great Glen 

Travel through the Great Glen 

First/Last night: Fort William 

Last/First night: Inverness 

Baggage transfer 

Accommodation 

Food and drink 

Money 

What to take 

Planning day by day 

Using this guide 

Additional mapping 

Weather forecasts 

Waymarking and terrain 

Scottish Outdoor Access Code 

Rescue services 

Great Glen Way Rangers 

Phones and wi-fi 

All about the Great Glen 

Geology 

Animals and plants 

The Loch Ness Monster 

History

Great Glen Way – south to north 

Stage 1 Fort William to Gairlochy 

Stage 2 Gairlochy to Laggan Locks 

Stage 3 Laggan Locks to Fort Augustus 

Invergarry Link 

Stage 2A Gairlochy to Invergarry 

Stage 3A Invergarry to Fort Augustus 

Stage 4A Fort Augustus to Invermoriston (high-level) 

Stage 4B Fort Augustus to Invermoriston (low-level) 

Stage 5A Invermoriston to Drumnadrochit (high-level) 

Stage 5B Invermoriston to Drumnadrochit (low-level) 

Stage 6 Drumnadrochit to Inverness 

Great Glen Way – north to south 

Stage 1 Inverness to Drumnadrochit 

Stage 2A Drumnadrochit to Invermoriston (high-level) 

Stage 2B Drumnadrochit to Invermoriston (low-level) 

Stage 3A Invermoriston to Fort Augustus (high-level) 

Stage 3B Invermoriston to Fort Augustus (low-level) 

Stage 4 Fort Augustus to Laggan Locks 

Stage 5 Laggan Locks to Gairlochy 

Invergarry Link 

Stage 4A Fort Augustus to Invergarry 

Stage 5A Invergarry to Gairlochy 

Stage 6 Gairlochy to Fort William 

Appendix A Useful information 

Appendix B Accommodation along the route 

Appendix C Timeline history 

Appendix D Gaelic–English glossary 

Seasons

Low-lying, so it is possible to walk the Great Glen Way at most times of year. Accommodation is often busy in summer, and midges are out! Daylight is short in winter and less accommodation is available.

Centres

Inverness, Drumnadrochit, Invermoriston, Fort Augustus, North Laggan, Gairlochy, Fort William

Difficulty

The Great Glen Way is a 5-6 day low-level waymarked National Trail, with a range of facilities along the way. An ideal introduction to long-distance walking

Must See

Views of the highlands, fascinating clan history, Caledonian canal, wildlife (including, possibly, the Loch Ness monster)

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