How long does it take to walk the West Highland Way?

Most people take about a week to complete the 96-mile route from Milngavie to Fort William. This allows for a comfortable pace without requiring wilderness survival skills, just reasonable fitness.

Can you wild camp along the West Highland Way?

Yes, but with restrictions around Loch Lomond. Between March and September, you must use designated campsites within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park camping management zones. Outside these areas, wild camping is allowed under Scotland's access laws, with spots on Rannoch Moor and Glencoe being particularly good.

What's the hardest part of the West Highland Way?

The section from Rowardennan towards Inverarnan along Loch Lomond is notoriously rough—several miles of forest track that can feel like a damp building site in bad weather. The remote stretch across Rannoch Moor is also challenging but more rewarding scenically.