The West Highland Way

Dr Terry Marsh is a Lancashire-based award-winning writer and photographer who specialises in the outdoors, the countryside, walking and travel worldwide. He has been writing books since the mid-1980s, and is the author of over 100 titles. Terry holds a PhD in Historical Geography and a Master of Arts degree (with Distinction) in Lake District Studies, is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS) and the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (FSA Scot), a member of the National Union of Journalists, and an Honorary Life Member of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild.

Map key Overview map West Highland Way trek planner Route summary tables Preface Introduction From the Lowlands to the Highlands How hard and how remote? Planning your trip Suggested itineraries When to go Getting there and back Transport along the route First nights and last nights Accommodation en route Facilities en route Pack-carrying services Cash management Preparation and what to take Planning day by day Using this guide Digital and printed maps Waymarking Emergencies Weather forecasts Phones and internet All about the Highlands Geography Geology Plants and wildlife History and culture Food and drink The West Highland Way Stage 1 Milngavie to Drymen Stage 2 Drymen to Rowardennan Stage 3 Rowardennan to Crianlarich Stage 4 Crianlarich to Bridge of Orchy Stage 5 Bridge of Orchy to Kingshouse Stage 6 Kingshouse to Kinlochleven Stage 7 Kinlochleven to Fort William Appendix A Useful contacts Appendix B Accommodation Appendix C Further reading