West Highland Way
Everything you need to know when planning the West Highland Way
The West Highland Way is one of the most beautiful walking routes in the world. Covering 96 miles through some of Scotlands breathtaking locations.
This breaks down how you should organise and prepare yourself for the West Highland Way.
Training:
Most people can complete the west highland way but most people also underestimate it.
By making sure you tick off these steps you will not only complete it. But you will really enjoy it !
Things you should organise/consider before attempting the walk.
Are you going to organise it yourself or have a company organise it for you ?
Here are some of the best companies. Some of which offer self guided and guided packages.
Pick your number of days depending on fitness levels. I would strongly recommend doing it the first time over a solid 7 days / 6 Nights. This way you will know for future if you need more or less days. Remember you are here to have fun and not feel miserable 
Camping route to follow – Start Milngavie then go
1st night – Drymen campsite
2nd night – Cashel campsite
3rd night – Beinglas campsite
4th night – Inveroran hotel (You can camp behind the hotel and still use the bar for food etc )
5th night – Glencoe mountain resort campsite
6th night – Kinlochleven Blackwater campsite
7th day – Walk to finish in Fortwilliam
The campsites can be paid online or on arrival on the day
Accommodation route to follow – Start Milngavie then go
1st night – Balmaha Bunkhouse
2nd night – Rowardennan Youth hostel
3rd night – Drovers inn hotel
4th night – Tyndrum Lodges
5th night – Glencoe mountain resort pods
6th night – Kinlochleven Tigh na cheo
7th day – walk to finish in Fortwilliam
Baggage Transfer:
Most people do attempt the walk without using the bag service. Big mistake. Not only are you increasing your chance of injury but you’re taking away maximum enjoyment.
People usually phone and book the bag transfer after day one.
Sometimes they are already injured 
The best thing to do is sort it all out before you head off. It will be the best money you spend all holiday.
How does Baggage Freedom work ?
Meet them at Milngavie train station on the morning you start. Your bags will be tagged up.
Simply have your bags ready for collection each morning before 9am.
Bags should weigh no more than 20kg. You can add extra bags in the morning if needed.
Baggage Freedom will also return transport you back to Milngavie/Glasgow/Edinburgh.
Cheaper and faster than train… Brilliant !!
After you have planned your Dates/Route/Accommodation/Baggage Freedom.
You are very much good to go
All that’s left now is to pack your items
In Scotland we can have 4 seasons in a day so its important to be prepared.
Waterpoofs / warm clothing / thermals
Important items that will make your life so much better.
Compeed for blisters and Smidge for keeping those nasty wee midges away
Eating and drinking
You will always find places for food and drinks every day.
No need to carry 30 cans of soup everywhere with you…
But take a few to enjoy while looking over a view 