Where in Milngavie does the West Highland Way start?
Douglas Street
The start of the route is marked with an obelisk on Douglas Street in the centre of Milngavie. The end of the route at Fort William is marked by a statue of a West Highland Way Walker in Gordon Square in the centre of the town.
Where dies the West Highland Way start?
Milngavie
The West Highland Way leads from the southern edges of the Highlands into the heart of the Ben Nevis mountain range. It begins in Milngavie, a suburb just outside of Glasgow and ends in Fort William, the gateway to the Western Highlands.
What is the best part of the West Highland Way?
The best part is the north section after Bridge of Orchy to Fort William, especially Glencoe and Devils Staircase. To walk Bridge of Orchy to Fort William takes 16 – 21 hours depending on speed.
What is the elevation of West Highland Way?
| West Highland Way | |
|---|---|
| Use | Primarily intended for walkers |
| Elevation | |
| Elevation gain/loss | 3,155 metres (10,351 ft) gain |
| Highest point | Devil’s Staircase near Kingshouse56.6764°N 4.9135°W, 550 m (1,800 ft) |
Is the West Highland Way flat?
Country tracks & Forest trails Day 1 is an easy introduction to the West Highland Way. The trail is mostly flat throughout the day with no major climbs, passing various landscapes: woodland, fields, lochs, rivers, small villages, and more until leading you to the turn off point to Drymen.
How many steps is the West Highland Way?
200,000
West Highland Way Stats & Facts
| Total Length of the Way | 154 km/95.6 miles |
|---|---|
| How Many Steps is the West Highland Way? | 200,000 (Based on the average stride) |
| Fastest Completion of the West Highland Way? | To our knowledge, Ultrarunner Rob Sinclair did the whole route in 13 hours and 41 minutes in 2017. |
Is the West Highland Way clearly marked?
The West Highland Way was the first official Long Distance footpath in Scotland. The West Highland Way is very clearly marked and the route makes use of old railway tracks and drovers road so the route is never overly difficult.
How well marked is the West Highland Way?
The West Highland Way is well signposted, but every so often you come to an intersection and it’s not entirely clear which way to go and it was a really helpful tool for making sure we were on the right track. A welcome stop on the West Highland Way at Tyndrum.