Scotland · Long-distance path

East Highland Way

A long-distance path in Scotland: 124 km (77 mi) with 1,837 m of ascent, about 7 days on foot.

Distance: 124 km (77 mi)
Ascent: 1,837 m
Days: 7
High point: 377 m

The line is OpenStreetMap's mapping of the route (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), via Waymarked Trails, with heights from a 30 m terrain model. Check the current official route before a long trip: diversions and permitted paths change. See the source.

Move along the height chart to see each point on the map.

The trail

The East Highland Way runs from Fort William to Aviemore by Spean Bridge, Loch Laggan, Newtonmore and Kincraig. Its own site gives 82 miles (132 km) and sets out seven stages; the line here, from OpenStreetMap, measures 124 km. It is an informal route, not one of Scotland's Great Trails.

Stages

A suggested split into 7 days of about 17.7 km (11.0 mi). Each day ends at the town or village on the way nearest to an equal share of the distance, or at a hotel or hostel where there is none. These are not the official stages: check where you can stay before you book.

Day 1 Fort William to Spean Bridge 17.9 km · 17.9 km from the start
Day 2 Spean Bridge to Inverlair 14.8 km · 33 km from the start
Day 3 Inverlair to Feagour 32 km · 65 km from the start
Day 4 Feagour to Laggan 8.8 km · 74 km from the start
Day 5 Laggan to Newtonmore 16.3 km · 90 km from the start
Day 6 Newtonmore to Kincraig 18.5 km · 108 km from the start
Day 7 Kincraig to Aviemore 15.8 km · 124 km from the start

Summits on the way

Torr a' Ghuilhinn 360 m · 46 km from the start
Dùn-da-Lamh 452 m · 69 km from the start

Tops within 300 m of the line. Summits from OpenStreetMap.

Start and finish

Start: near Fort William, Highland. 56.81989, -5.10424

Finish: near Aviemore, Highland. 57.18806, -3.82948

Directions to the start

Google Maps Apple Maps

To the finish: Google Maps · Apple Maps

Places to stay

Rooms in the towns and villages along the way:

Fort William, Highland · The start Booking.com → Expedia → Hotels.com →
Spean Bridge, Highland · After day 1 Booking.com → Expedia → Hotels.com →
Inverlair, Highland · After day 2 Booking.com → Expedia → Hotels.com →
Feagour, Highland · After day 3 Booking.com → Expedia → Hotels.com →
Laggan, Highland · After day 4 Booking.com → Expedia → Hotels.com →
Newtonmore, Highland · After day 5 Booking.com → Expedia → Hotels.com →
Kincraig, Highland · After day 6 Booking.com → Expedia → Hotels.com →
Aviemore, Highland · The finish Booking.com → Expedia → Hotels.com →

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Paths change, and the weather decides the day. The line comes from the source named under the map and the heights from a terrain model, so treat the figures as a guide. Check for diversions before you go, take a map, check the forecast, and turn back if it isn't right.