Walking the Great Glen Way Route? Choose to walk the high route between Fort Augustus and Drumnadrochit to experience the Great Glen Way completely differently.

The Great Glen Way Route

The whole Great Glen Way route begins in Fort William and ends in Inverness. Experience the Scottish highlands from west to east.
The EasyWays route usually takes 6 days to cover 73 miles – an ideal long distance walk for a first timer!

3 Reasons to take the High Route

1. Views

The views you will experience during your time walking from Fort Augustus and Drumnadrochit are priceless. Not only will you be able to look out over Loch Ness which go on for miles, you will be able to see Fort Augustus, and potentially on a clear day, the Caledonian Canal.

2. Adventure

Taking the high route will give an added sense of adventure to your time walking! The terrain is a mix of tracks and smaller paths/roads, they can be narrow but for the most part, are well maintained. The steeper ascents might be harder work but think of the all you can see as a reward – it will give you a true experience of the highlands.

3. Nature

And finally, think of how much nature you will encounter! Throughout your time you will be surrounded by new species of birds and plant life! The high route of the Great Glen Way is especially rewarding – it offers a unique opportunity to witness wildlife in natural surroundings.
It does not matter which one of our many walks you choose – the West Highland Way or the Kintyre Way are some of our favourites –  if you’re in Scotland you are likely to come across hills. If you want the best views, take the high route! We are dedicated to making sure our walkers have the latest in walking advice and news, keep updated and make sure to check out our last blog post.
Take your chance and experience the Great Glen Way the perfect way.