West Highland Way Guide Book | Cicerone Walking Guide with Map Booklet & GPX

This Cicerone guidebook to the West Highland Way is a practical and trusted resource for walking Scotland’s most popular long-distance trail. Covering the full 156km (96 miles) route from Milngavie to Fort William, it provides clear guidance and planning support for completing the trail, typically over 7 stages.

Designed to be used on the trail, the guide combines step-by-step route descriptions with essential planning information, making it suitable for both first-time walkers and experienced hikers. The route is presented south to north, helping you follow the gradual transition from lowland scenery to the dramatic landscapes of the Highlands.

A separate lightweight map booklet is included, featuring Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 mapping with the full route clearly marked. This allows for reliable navigation without the need to carry multiple maps.

Key Features

• Covers the full West Highland Way (156km / 96 miles)
• Route split into 7 stages for manageable planning
• Includes separate OS 1:25,000 map booklet
• Step-by-step route descriptions with 1:100,000 mapping
• Downloadable GPX files for digital navigation
• Trek planner with accommodation and transport information
• Comprehensive accommodation table for route planning
• Includes insights on terrain, history, and conditions

Coverage Includes

Milngavie, Drymen, Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor, Glencoe, Kinlochleven, Fort William and Ben Nevis

Specifications

• Route Length: 156km / 96 miles
• Map Scale: 1:25,000 (map booklet), 1:100,000 (in-book maps)
• Format: Rucksack-friendly guidebook with separate map booklet
• Navigation: Includes GPX downloads
• Author: Terry Marsh
• Use: Long-distance walking, navigation, route planning