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Hikes and treks near Glasgow
3 routes are within reach of Glasgow: 1 day hike and 2 multi-day treks. The gentlest is West Highland Way (moderate); the toughest is Ben Nevis Mountain Track (demanding, 1,350 m of climbing). The highest point is 1,345 m on Ben Nevis Mountain Track.
Compare the routes
| Route | Type | Distance | Days | Highest point | Difficulty | Best time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Nevis Mountain Track | Day hike | 17 km | 1 | 1,345 m | Demanding | May to September |
| West Highland Way | Multi-day | 154 km | 5–10 | 550 m | Moderate | April to October |
| John Muir Way | Multi-day | 215 km | 7–10 | varies | Moderate | April to October |
The routes in detail
Day hike
United Kingdom (Scotland) · near Glasgow
Ben Nevis Mountain Track
The main path up Britain's highest mountain from Glen Nevis. Long and rocky, with a summit often in cloud.
≈ 17 km
1,345 m high
5–10 days
United Kingdom (Scotland) · near Glasgow
West Highland Way
Scotland's most popular long-distance path, from Milngavie to Fort William. Long days on mostly good paths, with rain and midges as the main opponents.
≈ 154 km
550 m high
7–10 days
United Kingdom (Scotland) · near Edinburgh
John Muir Way
A coast-to-coast walk across Scotland's central belt, from Helensburgh to Dunbar, birthplace of the conservationist John Muir.
≈ 215 km
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