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Kintyre Way (KW)

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156 km Length
approx. 8 days Duration
3.200 m Elevation gain
3.200 m Elevation loss
360 m Highest point
Apr–Oct Best time to go

Overview of the Kintyre Way

Difficulty
Length 156 km
Elevation gain 3.200 m
Elevation loss 3.200 m
Highest Point 360 m · Binnein Fithich
Lowest Point 0 m
Round Trip No
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

156 km
3.200 m
3.200 m
Binnein Fithich
360 m
0 m

Best time to go

April – October
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About the trail

The Kintyre Way runs for a length of 156 kilometers through United Kingdom.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as easy and it usually takes 8 days to walk the Kintyre 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 Generally difficult!
The water supply must be planned in detail in advance and, if necessary, water supplies have to be deposited en route.

On the trail you are completely self-sufficient..
There are no grocery stores along the way, so you have to take all the food you need with you for the entire trail.

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

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 Kintyre Way

Dogs are allowed!
Self-supply (There is no possibility to buy food on the way).
Only a few water points! Drinking water procurement partly problematic!
No problem with fear of heights
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping is allowed
Power supply is not ensured
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing allowed
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: Kintyre Way

Arrival

You will arrive to Kintyre Way via Glasgow International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Bus. Duration approx. 4 hours.

Departure

Departure from Kintyre Way is via Glasgow International Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus. Takes about 6 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp
  • in guesthouses/hotels along the way
  • in homestays
  • on campsites

Loneliness

Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements

Stage plan for the Kintyre 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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Kintyre Way (KW)

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