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East Highland Way

Worth knowing
The East Highland Way runs for a length of 129 kilometers through United Kingdom.
The difficulty of the trail is rated as easy and it usually takes 6 days to walk the East Highland 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 you are self-sufficient.
But at irregular intervals (at least every few days) there is the possibility to buy food.
This needs to be planned accordingly and it can only be recommended to contact the aid stations and check the opening hours.
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.
Facts about East Highland Way
Difficulty
- easy
Length
129 km
Elevation gain
1.700 m
Elevation loss
1.500 m
Highest Point
Dalnashallag / 369 m
Lowest Point
Fort William / 5 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
129 km
1.700 m
1.500 m
Dalnashallag
369 m
Fort William
5 m
You have the following accommodation options on the East Highland Way
- in a tent/tarp
- in guesthouses/hotels along the way
Solitude on the East Highland Way
Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements
The best time to hike the East Highland Way is:
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Arrival to the East Highland Way
You will arrive via Inverness Airport.
You can get to Starting point via Zug. Duration approx. 4 hours.
Departure from the East Highland Way
Departure is via Inverness Airport.
You can get to the airport per Bus / Zug. Takes about 2 hours.
Useful links to the East Highland Way
- Official website of the trail
- The following websites offer you further information: Link 1 Link 2
Our recommendation for hiking maps and hiking guides to the East Highland Way
Map and elevation profile of the East Highland Way
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