The East Highland Way is a long-distance walking trail in Scotland, it runs for about 83 miles (134 km) from the town of Fort William, in the west of Scotland, to the town of Aviemore, in the east.

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Difficult

Description

Developed in 2007 by Kevin Langan, the East Highland Way (Scottish Gaelic: Slighe Gaidhealtachd an Ear) is a long distance walking route in Scotland that connects Fort William with the ski and mountain resort of Aviemore.

The name is derived from the fact that the route terminates in Aviemore at the eastern edge of Highland region.

The trail passes through some of the most beautiful and wild landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, including the Great Glen and the Cairngorms National Park.

Along the way, hikers will pass by many highland lochs (including Loch Lochy, Loch Ness and Loch Ericht, as well as by the River Spey and the River Garry), and you’ll get to explores the ancient Caledonian forests of Inshriach.

The trail also offers an opportunity to see some of the native wildlife, such as red deer, golden eagles, and ospreys.