West Highland Way
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West Highland Way
This is a three day guided running journey along the West Highland Way in Scotland, covering approximately 96 miles (154 km) with 4,312 m (12,143 ft) of elevation. The trip runs from 9 to 12 June 2026 and is priced at £680 per person with places secured by a £100 deposit. Accommodation is in mixed gender shared rooms.
The route is split into daily stages and passes a variety of Highland landscapes. Highlights on the route include Conic Hill and the banks of Loch Lomond, the waterfall at Inversnaid, glens and mountain scenery en route to Bridge of Orchy, the Buachaille Etive Mor, Glen Coe, the Devil’s Staircase to the highest point of the trail at 550 m, and approaches to Fort William with views toward the Mamores and Ben Nevis. Overnight stops are Inversnaid Bunkhouse, West Highland Way Sleeper, and Garrison Cells in Fort William.
Participants are supported throughout by a host and qualified guide who provides coaching and navigation. Luggage transfers between stages are included. The organiser lists mandatory fitness and experience requirements including sustained running pace of 10 min/mile (6:15 min/km) and a prior 31 mile | 50 km ultra within 6:30 hrs or a similar mountain or longer ultra.
Included
- Accommodation in mixed gender shared rooms
- Luggage transfers between stages
- Guided by a fully qualified trail running coach and mountain leader
- Coaching advice, video and photos, plus one preparatory guided ultra run
Not included: trail snacks and meals, travel to and from the event, and travel insurance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
