Walking the Great Glen Way

Walk Scotland’s Great Glen Way, a remarkable 120km (74-mile) long-distance trail through the Highlands from Fort William to Inverness. One of Scotland’s Great Trails, the Great Glen Way follows the Caledonian Canal and a series of lochs — including Loch Lochy, Loch Oich and the legendary Loch Ness — tracing historic drove roads, lochside paths, forest tracks and canal towpaths. Achievable for first-time long-distance walkers yet rewarding for experienced hikers, this well-waymarked route offers flexible daily distances and good transport links, making it an ideal introduction to Scotland’s long-distance trails. Created to help you get the most from every stage of the journey, this Cicerone guidebook provides clear, day-by-day route descriptions for walking the Great Glen Way in both traditional directions, from Fort William to Inverness or in reverse for a fresh perspective on the landscape. A separate OS 1:25,000 map booklet showing the full route line is included with the guidebook, enabling easy and accurate navigation throughout your journey, whether you’re following towpaths by the canal, high-level scenic options, or alternative links such as via Invergarry.