There are many points along route that an be explored using the individual route decriptions. The official website nfor the route is https://www.westhighlandway.org/ If the weather is wet and cold, make sure you have the right gear. It's a good idea to sort out your accomodation and book well in advance.
The West Highland Way in Five Days
The West Highland Way is the most established of Scotland’s long distance walking routes. Officially opened on 6th October 1980, it celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2020. The WHW stretches 96 miles (154 Km) from Milngavie to Fort William, taking in a huge variety of scenery along the way, from countryside parks to loch-shores and open moorlands to steep mountains. This is a five stage route, staying at prebooked accomodation along the way.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 149.81 km -
Average duration: 5 days -
Difficulty: Difficult -
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Return to departure point: No -
Vertical gain: + 2,955 m -
Vertical drop: - 2,990 m -
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Highest point: 548 m -
Lowest point: 11 m
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Country:
United Kingdom
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District:
East Dunbartonshire -
Start: N 55.941419° / W 4.314741° -
End: N 56.821401° / W 5.093951° -
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Step by step walk
This route needs several days, find the details below:
Practical information
In the nearby area
There's plenty to see along the way. As it is a long route, look after your feet and don't carry too much weight. As the idea is to stop at prebooked accomodation, a day-pack with around 5-6kg should be enough for all your essential requirements. Enjoy the route and look out for wildlife along the way. Don't rush, just enjoy the journey and make the most of the moment.
Other walks in the area
The West Highland Way - Stage One (Milngavie to Balmaha)
Association or club 30.75 km
+486 m
-515 m
10h 10
Moderate
Departure from East Dunbartonshire
The West Highland Way is the most established of Scotland’s long distance walking routes. This is the first of a five stage route, staying at prebooked accomodation along the way.
Kelvin Walkway: Milngavie to Partick
Tourism industry professional 
17.02 km
+3 m
-46 m
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from East Dunbartonshire
This 10 mile route along the River Kelvin feels surprisingly rural when walked from North to South, with the hustle and bustle of the city becoming more apparent the further along you go. Rather poorly way-marked for the first half, signage is then very easy to follow for the remainder of the route down to the Riverside Museum, where the Kelvin meets the Clyde.
The Whangie, Kilpatrick Hills
Tourism industry professional 
4.41 km
+155 m
-155 m
1h 40
Moderate
Departure from Stirling
This massive and unique rocky outcrop seems to appear out of nowhere on an otherwise grassy hillside. Situated at an elevation of 300m (984 ft), the 10m high rocks have a narrow passageway through the middle, formed during the Ice Age.
Dumgoyne, Campsies
Tourism industry professional 
4.20 km
+380 m
-380 m
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Stirling
The prominent peak of Dumgoyne dominates the skyline from the villages below. It may be a small hill at 427m (1401ft), but it certainly packs a punch and makes for a very rewarding climb!
Earl’s Seat, Campsies
Tourism industry professional 
10.79 km
+592 m
-592 m
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Stirling
At a height of 578 m (1896 ft), Earl’s Seat is the highest of the Campsie Fells. Relatively unspectacular-looking, it fades into the background behind it’s impressive neighbour Dumgoyne Hill. That said, the summit is a great vantage point with panoramic views across to Loch Lomond and the Scottish Highlands on one side, and the city of Glasgow and beyond on the other.
Greggs, Parade, Drygate circuit
Walker 3.83 km
+24 m
-26 m
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Glasgow
An easy urban circuit around Dennistoun starting from Greggs on Duke Street. Along Alexandra Parade to the Royal then down towards Drygate. Back on to Duke street past the brewery to complete the circuit.
West Highland and Rob Roy Way Circular
National Park 5.60 km
+117 m
-117 m
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Stirling
An early introduction to two classic Long Distance Routes, starting from the picturesque village of Drymen. The West Highland Way is a long distance route that runs from Milngavie, near Glasgow, all the way to Fort William, and it passes close to Drymen. The Rob Roy Way starts in Drymen and ends in Pitlochry.
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