Kintyre Way (KW)

United Kingdom United Kingdom

Worth knowing

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.

Facts about Kintyre Way

Difficulty
Length
156 km
Elevation gain
3.200 m
Elevation loss
3.200 m
Highest Point
Binnein Fithich / 360 m
Lowest Point
0 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
156 km
3.200 m
3.200 m
Binnein Fithich
360 m
0 m
You have the following accommodation options on the Kintyre Way
  • in a tent/tarp
  • in guesthouses/hotels along the way
  • in homestays
  • on campsites
Solitude on the Kintyre Way
Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements

The best time to hike the Kintyre Way is:

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Arrival to the Kintyre Way

You will arrive via Glasgow International Airport.

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

Departure from the Kintyre Way

Departure is via Glasgow International Airport.

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

Map and elevation profile of the Kintyre Way

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