Walking the Great Glen Way : Fort William to Inverness Two-way trail guide

Walk Scotland's Great Glen Way, a remarkable 120km (74-mile) long-distance trail through the Highlands from Fort William to Inverness. Following the Caledonian Canal and a series of lochs—including Loch Lochy, Loch Oich and the legendary Loch Ness—this well-waymarked route is achievable for first-time long-distance walkers yet rewarding for experienced hikers. With flexible daily distances and good transport links, it's an ideal introduction to Scotland's long-distance trails.

This Cicerone guidebook provides clear, day-by-day route descriptions for walking the Great Glen Way in both directions—from Fort William to Inverness or in reverse for a fresh perspective on the landscape. The trail is divided into 6 manageable stages, each with distance, terrain and ascent details. High- and low-level options are described for key sections, allowing you to choose between more challenging, view-rich variants and easier, sheltered paths depending on the weather and your preferences. A dedicated facilities planner outlines accommodation, food shops, cafés, pubs and other services in key towns including Drumnadrochit, Fort Augustus and Gairlochy. A separate OS 1:25,000 map booklet showing the full route is included, enabling easy and accurate navigation throughout your journey.

Insightful background information enriches your walk, exploring the history and engineering of the Caledonian Canal and the enduring myth and folklore of Loch Ness. Downloadable GPX files for the full Great Glen Way and its variants provide a simple digital navigation option for smartphones or GPS devices. With detailed guidance, practical planning tools and reliable navigation, this guidebook provides everything you need to walk the trail with confidence and discover classic Highland scenery at every turn.