Where can I buy a West Highland Way passport?
Alternatively, passports can be purchased from selected WHW businesses, including Spar Milngavie, Gavin’s Mill and Creature Comforts in Milngavie, Drymen Bakery & Deli or Shandon Farmhouse in Drymen.
How much is the West Highland Way?
Holiday Prices 2022
| POPULAR HIKING TOURS – 2022 prices | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Highland Way | WHW3 | 7 Days & 8 Nights |
| West Highland Way | WHW4 | 8 Days & 9 Nights |
| West Highland Way | WHW5 | 9 Days & 10 Nights |
| Great Glen Way | GGW1 | 6 Days & 7 Nights |
How long is the West Highland Way walk?
95.6 miles
West Highland Way Stats & Facts
| Total Distance/Length of the Way | 154km/95.6 miles |
|---|---|
| Footfall | Around 35,000 people walk the whole route annually. |
| Highest Point | 550m / 1,804 feet, the summit of the Devil’s Staircase |
| How Many Days Does the West Highland Way Take? | 6-8 days |
Where does the West Highland Way start and finish?
The start of the route is marked with an obelisk on Douglas Street in the centre of Milngavie. The end of the route at Fort William is marked by a statue of a West Highland Way Walker in Gordon Square in the centre of the town.
Can you cycle West Highland Way?
Can I cycle the West Highland Way? You can but it is worth noting that the West Highland Way was designed as a long distance walking route and consequently cyclists will come across terrain, underpasses and gates which were designed specifically for walkers.
How long is the West Highland Way in KM?
154 km
What is the West Highland Way (WHW)? The West Highland Way is a linear long-distance route in Scotland, spanning over 154 km (96 miles) in length. The route runs from Milngavie – north of Glasgow – and ends in Fort William.
What is the most difficult part of the West Highland Way?
The first part is arguably the most difficult stretch of the West Highland Way from Rowardennan to Crianlarich. The terrain underfoot on this section presents the greatest walking challenge on the route and the 6-day walk means that rather than walking to Inverarnan you are carrying on the extra 7 miles to Crianlarich.
Are there toilets along the West Highland Way?
Also there are public toilets or toilets in pubs (always buy a snack or drink if using a pub toilet, many sell chocolate bars or canned drinks you can have later on) all along the route.
Can a beginner do the West Highland Way?
Venturing along 96-miles of natural terrain, ascending mountains and descending river beds may seem daunting to those who are unfamiliar with long-distance walking, but the West Highland Way is suitable for everyone, even beginners.
What is the best part of the West Highland Way?
The best part is the north section after Bridge of Orchy to Fort William, especially Glencoe and Devils Staircase. To walk Bridge of Orchy to Fort William takes 16 – 21 hours depending on speed.
What is hardest stage of West Highland Way?
How fit do you have to be to walk the West Highland Way?
People take on average from five to 10 days (that’s an average of 19 miles or 9.5 miles each day). You need to be able to walk a little further than your longest day before you set out on your WHW multi-day trip.
Can you walk the West Highland Way in 4 days?
Grab your boots and challenge yourself to walk the West Highland Way in 4 days. This route was Scotland’s first designated long distance trail, but it took nearly 20 years for it to be officially opened from its original conception in the 1960s.
What is the prettiest part of West Highland Way?
The best part is the north section after Bridge of Orchy to Fort William, especially Glencoe and Devils Staircase.
Are there toilets on the West Highland Way?
What month is best to walk the West Highland Way?
May is the most popular month for walking the West Highland Way; however, this does place pressure on the availability of accommodation. The Way can be walked at any time of the year – Spring and Autumn along the Way are especially beautiful.
What is the easiest section of West Highland Way?
Section 4 – Inverarnan to Tyndrum From now on it generally gets easier as the West Highland Way follows the A82 though it is rare that as a walker you will ever see it. This means that there are good bus and train options should you wish to skip a section.
How fit do you have to be to do the West Highland Way?
How long does it take to walk 20 miles?
Normal Pace: It would take a person about 5 hours to walk 20 miles at a normal pace. Relaxed Pace: It would take a person about 6 hours and 45 minutes to walk 20 miles at a relaxed pace. Fast Pace: It would take a person about 3 hours and 30 minutes to walk 20 miles at a fast pace.
What are the best sections of the West Highland Way?
How far should a 60 year old walk every day?
Generally, older adults in good physical shape walk somewhere between 2,000 and 9,000 steps daily. This translates into walking distances of 1 and 4-1/2 miles respectively. Increasing the walking distance by roughly a mile will produce health benefits.
How long should it take a 70 year old to walk a mile?
How long to walk a mile by age
| Age | Avg walking speed (mph) | Avg mile time (minutes) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 to 59 years | 2.93 to 3.2 mph | 19 mins 35 seconds |
| 60 to 69 years | 2.77 to 3 mph | 20 mins 48 seconds |
| 70 to 79 years | 2.53 to 2.82 mph | 22 mins 26 seconds |
| 80 to 89 years | 2.1 to 2.17 mph | 28 mins 6 seconds |
What’s the best exercise for over 60s?
Examples of muscle-strengthening activities include:
- carrying heavy shopping bags.
- yoga.
- pilates.
- tai chi.
- lifting weights.
- working with resistance bands.
- doing exercises that use your own body weight, such as push-ups and sit-ups.
- heavy gardening, such as digging and shovelling.
What is the best exercise for over 65?
The Best Exercises for Seniors
- Water aerobics. In the past years, water aerobics have become an extremely popular form of exercise among all ages, but in particular to seniors.
- Chair yoga.
- Resistance band workouts.
- Pilates.
- Walking.
- Body weight workouts.
- Dumbbell strength training.