walking & cycling

The famous West Highland Way, for some of the very best walking in Scotland,  passes through Glencoe from Bridge of Orchy up to Fort William crossing through the wild landscape of Rannoch Moor.

The West Highland Way is a long distance route covering just over 95 miles from Milngavie near Glasgow to Fort William - from the outskirts of Scotland’s largest city to the foot of its highest mountain, following the shores of its largest freshwater loch. It was Scotland's first long distance route completed in 1980. It generally takes 7-8 days and there is some hill walking along the route.

The West Highland Way passes through a wide range of different terrains, ranging from lowland moors, through dense woodland and rolling hills, to high mountainous regions. This variety of environments provides habitats for a diverse range of wildlife species, both flora and fauna. Some species are more common than others and some are rarely seen. If you are lucky enough to spot one of the rarer varieties, consider yourself privileged indeed.

Other stunning walking routes abound, and the area also provides superb cycling routes – and terrific mountain biking in Glencoe

Visit the Walk Highlands website.