This final stage of the route nicely rounds off the WHW, running from the attractive wooded shores of Loch Leven and over the desolate high pass of the Lairig Mor beneath the southern flank of the Mamores.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 25 km
- Ascent
- 698 m
- Descent
- 700 m
A contender for the title of grandest ridge walk in the country, the Carn Mor Dearg (CMD) Arete straddles that fine line between rambling and scrambling.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 2.2 km
There's a lot to be said for this fairly short stage of the West Highland Way.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 406 m
- Descent
- 638 m
One of the true jewels of the north west, Beinn Alligin gives a stunning scrambly horseshoe that takes in two Munros and some exciting ground on the famous Horns of Na Rathanan.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Rising from the forested shores of Loch Maree, arguably Scotland's best loch, this interesting and accessible Corbett offers stunning views of the nearby Torridon and Fisherfield hills.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 5.7 km
- Ascent
- 561 m
- Descent
- 561 m
With its wide rolling plateau and monumental corrie system Scotland's third highest mountain is also one of its most interesting and impressive.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Torridon is the archetypal west coast range, and if you like your scenery on an epic scale it's unequalled.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
A shorter, easier alternative to the neighbouring Ring of Steall - but no less worthwhile.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Glen Coe's highest peak, Bidean nam Bian, forms the apex of a complex and majestic massif of several sharp summits, with chiselled crests and deep-gouged corries walled by an impressive array of crags.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
A long and challenging classic ridge walk with a feeling of remoteness.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 25 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.8 km
Walk in vis ski resort up to cairn gorm
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 6.4 km
- Ascent
- 619 m
- Descent
- 616 m
Day 1 approach to Corrour Bothy
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 668 m
- Descent
- 344 m
Scotland winter - Kintail - Carn Ghluasaid, Sgurr nan Conbhairean & Sail Chaorrain
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Scotland Winter - Kintail - Ciste Dhubh
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 753 m
- Descent
- 752 m
Classic route to reach the summit of munro 'Blà Bheinn' in Isle of Skye. Beautiful 360° view!
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 9.2 km
- Ascent
- 927 m
- Descent
- 930 m
a hike into the lost valley
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 3.7 km
- Ascent
- 333 m
- Descent
- 334 m