How much cash should I take for wild camping the West Highland Way? [closed]

1. Can you wild camp on the West Highland Way?
2. How much water should I carry West Highland Way?
3. How long should it take to walk the West Highland Way?
4. What is the most difficult part of the West Highland Way?
5. Is the West Highland Way hilly?
6. How difficult is it to walk the West Highland Way?
7. Are there toilets on the West Highland Way?
8. Is the West Highland Way well marked?
9. What do I need to walk the West Highland Way?
10. Is it safe to walk the West Highland Way alone?
11. How long does it take to walk 20 miles?
12. Can you do the West Highland Way in 6 days?

Can you wild camp on the West Highland Way?

There are many campsites on the West Highland Way, and several of hotels and pubs also allow camping, such as the remote Kings House Hotel. ... You can wild camp on most of the route as long as you follow the Scottish Outdoors Access Code.

How much water should I carry West Highland Way?

And, if you're spending your nights in hotels, B&Bs or lodges, you'll only need to carry your essentials with you as you walk the West Highland Way, so a smaller bag of around 30 litres should suffice.

How long should it take to walk the West Highland Way?

Most people take between five and eight days to walk the route, although it is possible to do it in only a few days. There are even some super-humans who run the way in less than 24 hours!

What is the most difficult part of the West Highland Way?

When looking at the map many people think the side of Loch Lomond will be a gentle walk along the shore, however it is the most difficult section of the walk. From Rowardennan to Inverarnan the path is very rough and slow going underfoot.

Is the West Highland Way hilly?

It is 154 km (96 miles) long, running from Milngavie north of Glasgow to Fort William in the Scottish Highlands, with an element of hill walking in the route. ... As of 2019 about 100,000 people walked part of the Way each year, with 36,000 completing the route.

How difficult is it to walk the West Highland Way?

The first part is arguably the most difficult stretch of the West Highland Way from Rowardennan to Crianlarich. The terrain underfoot on this section presents the greatest walking challenge on the route and the 6-day walk means that rather than walking to Inverarnan you are carrying on the extra 7 miles to Crianlarich.

Are there toilets on the West Highland Way?

Public toilets are marked on the trail maps in this guide and you will also find facilities in pubs, cafés and campsites. The West Highland Way is not a wilderness area and the thousands of walkers using it each year mean you need to be as sensitive as possible.

Is the West Highland Way well marked?

The West Highland Way is well signposted, but every so often you come to an intersection and it's not entirely clear which way to go and it was a really helpful tool for making sure we were on the right track. ... A welcome stop on the West Highland Way at Tyndrum.

What do I need to walk the West Highland Way?

West Highland Way Packing List

1. 1 x raincoat (decent quality – see below).
2. 1-2 fleece tops or as many as you require, sweat can smell.
3. 2-4 Icebreaker Merino wool base layer USA / UK. ...
4. 1 t-shirt for every 2 days.
5. 2 x walking trousers.

Is it safe to walk the West Highland Way alone?

I can warmly recommend The West Highland Way to every solo traveler with the physical ability to walk it. It is easy, it is safe, and above all – it is so much fun! Safety – 1 (1 very safe, 2 safe in most areas, 3 be cautious at all times.)

How long does it take to walk 20 miles?

Here are some figures for different walking paces:

Can you do the West Highland Way in 6 days?

Only for the very fit, this is a challenging walk. It involves 9-10 hours of walking per day. Best described as Scotland's finest long distance walk the West Highland Way runs 96 miles (154 km) from Milngavie, just outside Glasgow, to Fort William. ...