Lochs & Legends | Scotland's Great Glen Way

A coast-to-coast walk through the Scottish Highlands
Self Guided
Walking
8 days /7 nights
Choose your own dates
Cost starting from
$1795 CAD

Lochs & Legends | Scotland's Great Glen Way

A coast-to-coast walk through the Scottish Highlands
Interested in more details about this Self-Guided Journey?

Overview

This is a self-guided journey along the Great Glen Way, crossing Scotland from coast to coast between Fort William and Inverness.

The route follows a natural fault line through the Highlands, linking a series of lochs, forests, and open landscapes into one continuous path.

You walk alongside the Caledonian Canal, then along the shores of Loch Lochy, Loch Oich, and Loch Ness—one of the most recognizable stretches of water in the world.

There’s a steadiness to this one.

The terrain is generally forgiving. The paths are clear. The distance builds day by day in a way that feels manageable and rewarding.

This is not about technical hiking.

It’s about covering ground.

Your route is mapped.
Your accommodations are arranged.
Your luggage moves ahead.

You walk at your own pace—settling into the rhythm of the trail, watching the landscape shift slowly as you move from one coast to the other.

You begin at the foot of Ben Nevis.

You finish at Inverness Castle.

And somewhere in between, the journey becomes the point.

What's Included

Everything is arranged so you can focus on the walk.

  • Pre-booked accommodations (3–4★)
    Inns, guesthouses, and small hotels along the route
  • Daily breakfast
  • Luggage transfers
    Walk with a daypack
  • Detailed route notes and maps
  • GPS navigation support
  • Local support
    Assistance available if needed
GOOD TO KNOW
Arrival City
Fort William, Scotland
Departure City
Inverness, Scotlad
Activities
Walking
TOTAL DISTANCE
127 km (79 miles)
Average walking distance
18–22 km (11–14 miles)
LEvel of difficulty
Moderate

Itinerary

Day 1: Fort William (Arrival)

Arrive at the foot of Ben Nevis. Settle in before the walk begins.

Day 2: Fort William to Gairlochy (17 km)

Follow the Caledonian Canal out of town. An easy start with mountain views.

Day 3: Gairlochy to Laggan Locks (20 km)

Walk alongside Loch Lochy. Long, steady stretches.

Day 4: Laggan to Fort Augustus (19 km)

Follow canal paths and forest trails. Arrive at the southern tip of Loch Ness.

Day 5: Fort Augustus to Invermoriston (14–17 km)

Climb above Loch Ness for wider views. A shift in elevation and perspective.

Day 6: Invermoriston to Drumnadrochit (23 km)

One of the longer days. Forest tracks and elevated paths above the loch.

Day 7: Drumnadrochit to Inverness (30 km)

Final push toward Inverness.
The trail opens, then descends into the city.

Day 8: Departure

Breakfast and departure.

Guides for this trip are still being considered.

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