⚡ Quick Facts
154 km
Distance
7 days
Duration
548 m
Peak Height
T2
Grade
Point-to-Point
Route Type
4,020 m
Elev. Gain
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🟢 Trail Status
Status
Open
Hemisphere
Northern
Timezone
Europe/London
🗂️ Logistics
Visa
Generally none
Dogs
Yes
Transport
Easy
Parking
Yes
Wild Camping
Legal
📊 Technical Details
Distance:
154 km
Route Type:
Point-to-Point
Grade:
T2
Navigation:
Easy
Suck Factor:
Mind your step
Direction:
NOBO
Total Ascent:
4,020 m
Max Elevation:
548 m
Highest Point:
The Devil's Staircase
Lowest Point:
Sea Level
Start Trailhead:
Milngavie, north Glasgow
End Trailhead:
Fort William
SAC Trail Rating Scale
| T1 | Hiking: clear path, no exposure |
| T2 | Mountain Hiking: some uneven terrain |
| T3 | Difficult Mountain Hiking: exposed sections possible |
| T4 | Alpine Hiking: requires sure-footedness |
| T5 | Difficult Alpine Hiking: climbing experience needed |
| T6 | Very Difficult Alpine Hiking: advanced mountaineering |
| Info | Visit About > rating notes or SAC hiking difficulty ratings |
Suck Factor Scale
| A dream | Paved/hardpack (but you might reconsider after a 10-hour day) |
| Too easy | Firm dirt/gravel |
| Mind your step | Loose/uneven |
| A bit of a slog | Ongoing sapping surfaces |
| Make it stop! | A total energy sucker |
📅 Best Season
Peak
Shoulder
Off
Note:
Possible year round but out of season is for experienced winter hikers only. The best weather usually coincides with peak midge season. Pack your bug net!
💭 Logistics & Budget
🎒 Dirtbag
€20
per day
🧍 Average Joe
€80
per day
🎿 Flashpacker
€275
per day
Budget note:
Big range of budget options on this trail. Wild camping to very expensive accommodation
Wild Camping
Legal
Dog Friendly
Yes
Baggage Transfer
Yes
Permit Required
No
Transport Access
Easy
Trailhead Parking
Yes
Transport & parking note
Trains to both Glasgow and Fort William. Airports in Glasgow and Inverness.
Visa
Generally none
Accommodation
Campsites
Hostels
Hotels
Wild Camping
Accommodation
Wild camping restrictions in part (eg shore of Loch Lomond)
🎶 Vibe
Remoteness:
Rural
Popularity:
Busy
Social Scene:
Strong
Local Interaction:
Welcoming
Tourist Overrun:
Moderate (viewpoints, car parks)
Plushness:
Comfort (Guesthouses, cooked breakfast, real beds)
Trash Level:
Clean
Avg Local Income:
€41,000.00
Cannabis:
Illegal
Alcohol:
Accepted
🛟 Safety & Inclusion
Terrorism Risk
Low
Political Risk
Negligible
Solo Female Safety
Safe
LGBTQ+ Friendliness
Welcoming
Racism Risk
Low
Muslim Friendliness
Supportive
Jewish Friendliness
Supportive
Phone Signal
Reliable
Charging Interval
Daily
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