Great Glen Way Walk or cycle the Great Glen Way

The Great Glen Way follows Scotland's historic Great Glen between Fort William and Inverness for 77 miles (124 km). The 7th edition of this guidebook is for cyclists as well as walkers. It has mapping and details of all route options including the Abriachan High Route that opened in 2024 and the route changes that apply during 2024 and 2025.

This guidebook (fully updated in 2024) contains all you need to plan and enjoy a holiday walking or cycling along Scotland's historic Great Glen (77 miles/124 km). The Way runs between Fort William and Inverness, passing beside Scotland's highest mountain, along its historic Caledonian Canal and alongside beautiful lochs, including Loch Ness with its famous monster legend and Urquhart Castle.

This seventh edition covers all route options including the newly opened Abriachan section of High Route as well as details of the route changes that apply during 2024 and 2025 because of the closure of Loch Oichside and the High Route beyond Fort Augustus.

Here is all you need to plan and enjoy the Great Glen Way – on foot or on a bike:

• detailed mapping on 13 pages at 1:38,000 with relief contours and colouring
• hill and mountain side-trips including Ben Nevis
• background on canal heritage, clan history and wildlife
• detailed description for each section with points of interest and mileage references
• summaries showing distance, terrain, food/drink stops and altitude profile
• planning information for walkers and cyclists, with travel to/from the route
• town plans of Fort William and Inverness
• in full colour, with 100+ photos
• rucksack-friendly and on rainproof paper throughout.