In early September 2023, I hiked along the UK's most iconic long distance trail. The West Highland Way covers 96 miles from Milngavie (near Glasgow) to Fort William, in the Scottish Highlands. My trip included a side trail to the summit of Ben Lomond, giving a total of 105.5 miles, over 8 days. I did this trip solo, carrying all my gear, and camping each night.

Day 1: Milngavie to Drymen Camping
10.7 miles 🥾 778' elevation gain 📈 3.6mph ⏱️

Day 2: Drymen Camping to Lochan Maoil Dhuinne
15.6 miles 🥾 2,631' elevation gain 📈 2.9mph ⏱️

Day 3: Ben Lomond summit
8.6 miles 🥾 3,307' elevation gain 📈 2.1mph ⏱️

Day 4: Lochan Maoil Dhuinne to Beinglas Campsite (Inverarnan)
14.9 miles 🥾 2,231' elevation gain 📈 2.6mph ⏱️

Day 5: Beinglas Campsite to By the Way Hostel and Campsite (Tyndrum)
12 miles 🥾 2,129' elevation gain 📈 2.8mph ⏱️

Day 6: By the Way Hostel and Campsite to Glencoe Mountain Resort
17.8 miles 🥾 2,657' elevation gain 📈 3.5mph ⏱️

Day 7: Glencoe Mountain Resort to Blackwater Hostel & Campsite (Kinlochleven)
10.5 miles 🥾 1,667' elevation gain 📈 2.8mph ⏱️

Day 8: Blackwater Hostel & Campsite to Fort William
15.5 miles 🥾 2,552' elevation gain 📈 3.3mph ⏱️

Totals:
105.5 miles 🥾 17,952 feet elevation gain 📈

From Glasgow, I took the train to Milngavie, to the start of the trail. After I completed the trail, I stayed a night at Glen Nevis Caravan & Camping Park, before getting the train from Fort William back to Glasgow.

00:00 Intro
00:40 WHW Day 1
03:42 WHW Day 2
10:30 Ben Lomond
17:04 WHW Day 3