From Edinburgh: Full-Day Hiking Tour of West Highland Way
Central Scotland, ScotlandDepart from Edinburgh and head straight to the beautiful village of Drymen, the starting location for the hike. Home to one of the oldest pubs in the country, learn some interesting facts about the village before setting off on the hike through Garabhan Forest.
As you walk through the forest, hear the fascinating tale of why the road was constructed and learn about what life was really like during one of the bloodiest periods in Scottish history, The Jacobite Uprisings.
Make your way to Conci Hill and take in. spectacular views of Loch Lomond, the largest inland lake in Britain. Listen to facts about Loch Lomond, from its maximum depth to the strange animals that inhabit one of the islands.
After conquering this Conci Hill, descend to the village of Balmaha for a well-deserved lunch (at your own expense). Following lunch at the Oak Tree Inn, wait for the bus back to take you back to the the point of the hike.
From there, return to the original meeting point in Edinburgh.
Duration
8.5 hour
Type of tour
Individual
Destination
Stirling & Trossachs
Country
Scotland
Type of experience
Outdoor
Best time to visit
- Autumn
- Summer
- Spring
Nearby stations
- Dunblane
- Stirling