{"id":12010,"date":"2026-05-06T11:33:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T11:33:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weeandwild.com\/when-is-the-best-time-to-do-the-west-highland-way\/"},"modified":"2026-05-24T12:05:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T12:05:16","slug":"when-is-the-best-time-to-walk-the-west-highland-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weeandwild.com\/en\/when-is-the-best-time-to-walk-the-west-highland-way\/","title":{"rendered":"When is the best time to do the West Highland Way?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12010\" class=\"elementor elementor-12010 elementor-11954\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51c14f8 e-flex e-con-boxed parallax_section_no qode_elementor_container_no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"51c14f8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-281b194 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"281b194\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"780\">The <strong data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"543\">West Highland Way<\/strong> is Scotland&#8217;s most famous walking route and every year thousands of people travel to the Highlands to walk its <strong data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"714\">154 kilometers from Milngavie to Fort William<\/strong>, through some of the country&#8217;s most spectacular scenery.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"915\">One of the most frequently asked questions when planning this adventure is:<\/p><p data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"915\"> <\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"915\"><strong data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"915\">What is the best time to do the West Highland Way?<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"915\"> <\/p><p data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"1107\">The answer depends on several factors: the weather, the hours of daylight, the number of people on the road and also some very local Scottish details that are worth knowing before you travel.<\/p><p data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"1107\"> <\/p><p data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1235\">In this guide I explain <strong data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1190\">when to do the West Highland Way according to each season<\/strong>, its advantages and possible disadvantages. If at any time the organization of the route overwhelms you, or you don&#8217;t know how to organize the stages, accommodations or transportation, here you can see how the complete planning of the route works:   <\/p><p data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1235\"> <\/p><p data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1235\"><a href=\"https:\/\/weeandwild.com\/en\/west-highland-way-7-days-tour\/\">\ud83d\udc49 Complete planning of the West Highland Way.<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1235\"> <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e61a22d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e61a22d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When you can do the West Highland Way<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6758121 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6758121\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1435\">The West Highland Way can be hiked virtually year-round, but the <strong data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1434\">main hiking season runs from April through early October<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1457\">During these months:<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1457\">Most accommodations are open.<\/li><li data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1457\">Public transportation is available between stages.<\/li><li data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1457\">The daylight hours allow for comfortable walking.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1767\">Outside this season some <strong data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1716\">hostels, B&#038;Bs and luggage transport services reduce their activity<\/strong>, so logistics can be more complicated.<\/p><p data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1864\">That is why most hikers choose to hike the route between <strong data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1863\">spring and late summer<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1864\"> <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9611c1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9611c1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Best time to do the West Highland Way depending on the weather<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb03f16 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bb03f16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Advantages of doing the West Highland Way in springtime<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-893e38e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"893e38e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2943\">Spring is one of the best times to walk the West Highland Way.<\/p><p data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"3069\">Between <strong data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"2968\">April and May<\/strong>, temperatures begin to rise and the Highland landscapes begin to turn<\/p><p data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"3069\">green.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"26kc3k\" data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2215\"> <\/h3><h3 data-section-id=\"26kc3k\" data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2215\">Advantages of walking in spring<\/h3><p> <\/p><ul><li data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3098\">Fewer hikers than in summer.<\/li><li data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3098\">Cool but pleasant temperatures.<\/li><li data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3098\">Spectacular landscapes turning blooming and turning green.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3206\" data-end=\"3290\"> <\/p><p data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"2030\"><strong data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1964\">Spring (April and May)<\/strong> is a favorite time to walk the West Highland Way.<\/p><p data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"2030\">In addition, <strong data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2522\">May and June are usually considered by many hikers as the best months to do the route<\/strong>, since they combine good weather conditions and daylight hours.<\/p><p data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"2030\"> <\/p><p data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2177\">After winter, the Highlands begin to recover the intense green that characterizes Scotland and the days become progressively longer.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"26kc3k\" data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2215\"> <\/h3><h3 data-section-id=\"1k6ct8j\" data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2625\">Possible disadvantages<\/h3><ul><li data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2681\">In April there can still be cold days and the landscape is not quite green.<\/li><li>Scottish weather remains changeable and it can rain at any time.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2940\"> <\/p><p data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2940\">Even so, spring usually offers <strong data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2939\">one of the best balances of weather, scenery and tranquility.<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2940\"> <\/p><p data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2940\"> <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1f827b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e1f827b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Advantages of doing the West Highland Way in summer<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a3b6d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a3b6d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3364\" data-end=\"3437\">Summer (July and August) is the <strong data-start=\"3032\" data-end=\"3057\">most popular season<\/strong> for hiking the West Highland Way.<\/p><p data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3568\">Between <strong data-start=\"3445\" data-end=\"3463\">July and August<\/strong> the days are very long, which allows you to walk more leisurely and enjoy the scenery without rushing.<\/p><p data-start=\"3723\" data-end=\"3822\"> <\/p><p data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3287\"> <\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"16yz82u\" data-start=\"3289\" data-end=\"3322\">Advantages of walking in summer<\/h3><ul><li data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3351\">Many hours of daylight: During these months Scotland enjoys very long days, with <strong data-start=\"3160\" data-end=\"3202\">up to 17 hours of daylight in June and July<\/strong>, which allows for leisurely walking and stops to enjoy the scenery.<\/li><li data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3351\">Mild temperatures, usually between 15 and 20 \u00b0C (59 to 68 \u00b0F)<\/li><li data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3351\">Lively atmosphere on the road<\/li><li data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3351\">All accommodations and services open<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3489\" data-end=\"3624\"> <\/p><h3>Major disadvantage of walking the West Highland Way in summer: midges.<\/h3><p data-start=\"3665\" data-end=\"3787\"> <\/p><p data-start=\"3665\" data-end=\"3787\">One of the best known aspects of the Scottish summer is the <strong data-start=\"3726\" data-end=\"3736\">midges<\/strong>, small <strong data-start=\"3726\" data-end=\"3736\">midges<\/strong> typical of the Highlands.<\/p><p data-start=\"3789\" data-end=\"4047\">When you are walking they are usually <strong data-start=\"3824\" data-end=\"3849\">not very noticeable<\/strong>, because movement and wind keep them away.<br data-start=\"3907\" data-end=\"3910\"\/>However, they can appear when you <strong data-start=\"3946\" data-end=\"4000\">stop to rest or when you arrive at your accommodation<\/strong>, especially <strong data-start=\"4016\" data-end=\"4046\">at dawn and dusk<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"4049\" data-end=\"4158\">In wet areas such as <strong data-start=\"4071\" data-end=\"4097\">Loch Lomond or Glen Coe<\/strong>, on warm, windless days, they can be quite intense.<\/p><p data-start=\"4160\" data-end=\"4198\">To avoid discomfort it is recommended:<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"4202\" data-end=\"4243\">Carry specific repellent for midges.<\/li><li data-start=\"4202\" data-end=\"4243\">Wear light long sleeves.<\/li><li data-start=\"4202\" data-end=\"4243\">Avoid standing still for long periods of time in windless areas.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4331\" data-end=\"4400\">If you are interested in knowing a little more about them, I leave you a guide I wrote to enjoy the Highlands in summer and not die trying <a href=\"https:\/\/weeandwild.com\/en\/?p=6518\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83d\udc49 \ud83e\udd9fGUIDE anti Midges, everything you need to know to enjoy the Highlands and not die trying. <\/a> <\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"11owbt3\" data-start=\"4402\" data-end=\"4437\"> <\/h3><h3 data-section-id=\"11owbt3\" data-start=\"4402\" data-end=\"4437\">Other summer inconveniences<\/h3><ul><li data-start=\"3570\" data-end=\"3615\">There are more people on the road.<\/li><li data-start=\"3570\" data-end=\"3615\">Accommodations are sold out early.<\/li><li data-start=\"3570\" data-end=\"3615\">Prices are higher.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3723\" data-end=\"3822\"> <\/p><p data-start=\"3723\" data-end=\"3822\">If you plan to hike in summer, it is advisable to <strong>plan your route and<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"3768\" data-end=\"3821\">book your accommodations well in advance<\/strong> <strong>.<\/strong> <\/p><p data-start=\"4575\" data-end=\"4644\"> <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61312ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"61312ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Advantages of doing the West Highland Way in the Fall<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea40a3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea40a3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3894\" data-end=\"3995\">Early autumn, especially <strong data-start=\"3927\" data-end=\"3941\">September<\/strong>, is another very interesting time to travel the route.<\/p><p data-start=\"3997\" data-end=\"4014\">During this month:<\/p><p data-start=\"4152\" data-end=\"4269\">Many travelers choose September precisely because it allows them to enjoy the West Highland Way at their leisure.<\/p><p data-start=\"4702\" data-end=\"4809\">Early autumn, especially <strong data-start=\"4735\" data-end=\"4749\">September<\/strong>, is a fantastic time to walk the West Highland Way.<\/p><p data-start=\"4811\" data-end=\"4939\">After the summer, the influx of hikers decreases and the landscapes begin to change to more golden and reddish colors.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"162hwst\" data-start=\"4941\" data-end=\"4973\"> <\/h3><h3 data-section-id=\"162hwst\" data-start=\"4941\" data-end=\"4973\">Advantages of walking in autumn<\/h3><ul><li data-start=\"3997\" data-end=\"4014\">Fewer people<\/li><li data-start=\"3997\" data-end=\"4014\">The landscapes begin to show their autumn colors.<\/li><li data-start=\"3997\" data-end=\"4014\">Temperatures remain relatively mild.<\/li><li data-start=\"3997\" data-end=\"4014\">Less presence of midges.<\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><p data-start=\"5112\" data-end=\"5236\">For many people, September is <strong data-start=\"5148\" data-end=\"5195\">one of the best months to do the route<\/strong> if they are looking for a quieter experience.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1k6ct8j\" data-start=\"5238\" data-end=\"5265\"> <\/h3><h3 data-section-id=\"1k6ct8j\" data-start=\"5238\" data-end=\"5265\">Possible disadvantages<\/h3><ul><li data-start=\"5269\" data-end=\"5308\">Daylight hours are beginning to shorten.<\/li><li data-start=\"5269\" data-end=\"5308\">The weather may become more unstable.<\/li><li data-start=\"5269\" data-end=\"5308\">Some accommodations begin to close around October.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"5408\" data-end=\"5479\">It is therefore advisable to check availability before traveling.<\/p><p data-start=\"5408\" data-end=\"5479\"> <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfcc01a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dfcc01a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the best time to walk the West Highland Way in my experience?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfda577 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dfda577\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"4345\" data-end=\"4491\">After traveling the West Highland Way several times and helping to organize routes for travelers, my recommendation tends to be<strong data-start=\"4468\" data-end=\"4490\"> May, June and September.<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"4493\" data-end=\"4537\">During these months they are usually combined:<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"4493\" data-end=\"4537\">Good weather conditions.<\/li><li data-start=\"4493\" data-end=\"4537\">Many hours of daylight.<\/li><li data-start=\"4493\" data-end=\"4537\">Less overcrowding<\/li><li data-start=\"4493\" data-end=\"4537\">Less midges<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4625\" data-end=\"4740\">Although each year may be different, it is usually the period that offers the best balance for enjoying the route.<\/p><p data-start=\"4625\" data-end=\"4740\"> <\/p><p data-start=\"5533\" data-end=\"5708\">After walking the West Highland Way at different times and helping to plan routes for travelers coming to Scotland, my recommendation tends to be<strong data-start=\"5685\" data-end=\"5707\"> May, June and September<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"5710\" data-end=\"5748\">In those months they are usually combined:<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"5752\" data-end=\"5765\">Long days.<\/li><li data-start=\"5752\" data-end=\"5765\">Pleasant temperatures for walking.<\/li><li data-start=\"5752\" data-end=\"5765\">Fewer people than in summer.<\/li><li data-start=\"5752\" data-end=\"5765\">Less presence of midges.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"5868\" data-end=\"5983\">However, each year may be different and the most important thing is to <strong data-start=\"5933\" data-end=\"5982\">plan well the stages and accommodations.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c1a635 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c1a635\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1590\">Choosing the right dates is only part of the planning. It is also important to organize the stages, book accommodations in advance and plan transportation between Milngavie and Fort William. <\/p><p data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1687\">Here you can see how the complete planning of the West Highland Way works in 7 days:<\/p><p data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1687\"><a href=\"https:\/\/weeandwild.com\/en\/west-highland-way-7-days-tour\/\">\ud83d\udc49Organize the West Highland Way in 7 days.<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1687\"> <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44f15ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"44f15ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tips for choosing when to do the West Highland Way<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-307f5d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"307f5d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"6048\" data-end=\"6130\">Before deciding on your travel dates, several factors should be taken into account:<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"6134\" data-end=\"6180\">Availability of accommodations at each stage.<\/li><li data-start=\"6134\" data-end=\"6180\">Number of days you have to walk.<\/li><li data-start=\"6134\" data-end=\"6180\">Your hiking experience.<\/li><li data-start=\"6134\" data-end=\"6180\">How much you care about avoiding crowds.<\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><p data-start=\"6298\" data-end=\"6455\">If you plan to complete the route in <strong data-start=\"6330\" data-end=\"6340\">7 days<\/strong>, some stages have limited accommodation options, so it is advisable to organize the route in advance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c67ce5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7c67ce5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51641f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51641f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"6476\" data-end=\"6607\">The best time to do the West Highland Way is usually between <strong data-start=\"6544\" data-end=\"6565\">May and September<\/strong>, although each season has its advantages:<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"6476\" data-end=\"6607\"><strong data-start=\"6611\" data-end=\"6625\">Spring:<\/strong> Landscapes turning green and less people.<\/li><li data-start=\"6476\" data-end=\"6607\"><strong data-start=\"6660\" data-end=\"6671\">Summer:<\/strong> Very green landscapes, very long days and lively atmosphere.<\/li><li data-start=\"6476\" data-end=\"6607\"><strong data-start=\"6711\" data-end=\"6721\">Autumn:<\/strong> Tranquility and spectacular colors.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"6763\" data-end=\"6924\">Choosing the right dates and planning the right stages can make the difference between a complicated route and an unforgettable experience in the Highlands.<\/p><p data-start=\"6926\" data-end=\"7084\">If you are thinking of <strong>walking the West Highland Way<\/strong> and want to do it with clear <strong>planning<\/strong>, booked <strong>accommodation<\/strong> and <strong>luggage transport<\/strong> between stages, here you can see how to organize the route step by step:<\/p><p data-start=\"6926\" data-end=\"7084\"><a href=\"https:\/\/weeandwild.com\/en\/west-highland-way-7-days-tour\/\">\ud83d\udc49 West Highland Way route with accommodations and luggage transportation.<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"7086\" data-end=\"7112\"> <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The West Highland Way is Scotland&#8217;s most famous walking route and every year thousands of people travel to the Highlands&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6391,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[90],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12010","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hiking"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - 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