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Great Glen Way (GGW)

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119 km Length
approx. 6 days Duration
1.950 m Elevation gain
1.950 m Elevation loss
419 m Highest point
May–Oct Best time to go

Overview of the Great Glen Way

Difficulty
Length 119 km
Elevation gain 1.950 m
Elevation loss 1.950 m
Highest Point 419 m
Lowest Point 2 m · Fort William
Round Trip No
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

119 km
1.950 m
1.950 m
419 m
Fort William
2 m

Best time to go

May – October
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About the trail

The Great Glen Way runs for a length of 119 kilometers through United Kingdom.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as easy and it usually takes 6 days to walk the Great Glen Way.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail food supply is less of an issue. As a rule, you can either buy groceries every day or eat in a hut or restaurant.
Nevertheless, it is important to carry an appropriate supply with you.

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp and in guesthouses/hotels along the way.

Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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Good to know about the Great Glen Way

Dogs are allowed!
Food can be bought daily on the trail
Water is sufficiently available but may need to be filtered
No problem with fear of heights
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping is allowed
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing allowed (permit must be purchased)
There are bathing opportunities along the way
There is no river to be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
Sections are also accessible
Sometimes a lot of mosquitoes!

Getting there & route: Great Glen Way

Arrival

You will arrive to Great Glen Way via Inverness Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Bus / Train. Duration approx. 3 hours.

Departure

Departure from Great Glen Way is via Inverness Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus / Train. Takes about 1 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp
  • in guesthouses/hotels along the way

Loneliness

You come to villages several times a day and often meet people

Stage plan for the Great Glen Way

Your stage plan

Choose how many days you want to be on the trail. We split the route evenly by distance and elevation and place the end of each stage at accommodation along the way wherever possible.

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Great Glen Way (GGW)

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