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Grand itinéraire d'endurance

West Highland Way

Milngavie, Écosse, Royaume-Uni

The West Highland Way is not an organised race. The distances quoted vary slightly by source (151 to 156 km) depending on the measurement method.

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154kmDistance
+4,353mElevation
4,402mD−

Metrics from the available track

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Enriched elevation profile.Elevation derived from Copernicus DEM GLO-30

West Highland Way in the Scottish Highlands, south of Fort William
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Route reference

Prepare the West Highland Way route

The West Highland Way page brings together published data for this running route.

The route is listed from Milngavie, Écosse, Royaume-Uni to Fort William, Écosse, Royaume-Uni, with 154 km and an unpublished ascent on the page.

Start / area
Milngavie, Écosse, Royaume-Uni
Finish
Fort William, Écosse, Royaume-Uni
Distance
154 km

GPX track and calculated values

Calculated values for this track: 149.4 km of distance calculated from the GPX track · 4,353 m ascent calculated with Copernicus DEM GLO-30.

Distance follows the GPX geometry; ascent uses elevations derived from Copernicus DEM GLO-30. These calculations remain separate from the organiser's figures.

  • Source-page value: 154 km; distance calculated from the GPX: 149.4 km.

Sources reviewed

Official sources: 1 · sources with a recorded review date: 1. Updates from the organiser always take precedence.

Latest recorded check: 18 September 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is the West Highland Way GPX available?

Yes. The track and its profile can be viewed here, and the file is available as a free download from this page.

Do these details replace the organiser's instructions?

No. This page makes sources easier to consult and separates published data from GPX calculations. Check the latest official instructions before the start.

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Differences and information still uncertain

These items are shown explicitly so an approximation is never presented as official data.

  • The distance of 154 km (96 miles) is the one announced by the official website; other sources cite slightly different values (151 to 156 km).
  • The GPX comes from the Stirling Council open data set, updated in April 2022; check the official website for more recent diversions and notices.

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Sources and provenance

These links point to the documents used. The organiser's instructions remain authoritative if they change.

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