The Great Glen Way – 79 miles (118.5km) of path, track, canal and loch to discover between Fort William and Inverness in Scotland, it has something for all visitors.
The route follows the country’s greatest geological fault and follows sections of Thomas Telford’s historic Caledonian Canal before reaching Inverness, the capital of the Highlands.
The route can be walked in 4 – 7 days.
Keep an eye out for osprey, golden eagle, red kite, pine marten and deer while enjoying the views available from this low-level yet challenging long distance route.
The recommended direction is from south-west to north-east so that prevailing winds are behind you. This also makes for a gentle introduction, with the first couple of sections low-level and easy going, mainly on towpath.
Train services link Glasgow with Fort William, and Edinburgh with Inverness. Scottish Citylink provides a bus service between Fort William and Inverness, which stops at settlements along the Great Glen. Inverness also has an airport.
More information
Highland Council – Great Glen Way information
Scotlands Great Trails – Discover Scotland’s finest long-distance trails, compare routes, find support services, maps and guidebooks.
Forests in the Great Glen – Along the way, you can find sumptuous old oaks, impressive conifers, classic Scots pines and pretty native woodlands full of bluebells.