Great Glen Way Run
Run the Great Glen Way, one of Scotland's Great Trails, from Fort William to Inverness. We provide accommodation, luggage transfer, maps and guidebooks.
Great Glen Way Run
https://contoursrun.co.uk/great-glen-way-run
A trail running holiday from Fort William to Inverness along the Caledonian Canal.
From £405 per person
From £405 per person
From Fort William to Inverness, run the 73-mile (117 km) Great Glen Way along the Caledonian Canal. Traversing slopes above Loch Oich and the legendary Loch Ness, this trail running holiday route also passes Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain.
The path gives mainly low-level running on well-constructed paths along canals, a historic railway line, forest tracks, loch shores and open moorland.
For those looking for a greater challenge, the high level option from Invermoriston has some steep climbs through wooded hills before re-joining the main route, all set against the dramatic Highlands backdrop.
The Great Glen Way is one for those who want decent running paths and great scenery, without severe gradients. Ease of navigation makes it suitable for both experienced trail runners and newcomers.
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Following the course of the Caledonian Canal through spectacular forests.
Running between the impressive castles on the route, including Urquhart Castle and Ardverikie Castle.
Revelling in the sense of achievement as you cross Scotland from coast to coast under your own power.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-GGW1 | From Fort William to Inverness | 2 days running | £405 | |
| R-GGW2 | From Fort William to Inverness | 3 days running | £505 | |
| R-GGW3 | From Fort William to Inverness | 4 days running | £615 | |
| R-GGW4 | From Fort William to Inverness | 5 days running | £725 |
Please note: For 2024, a trail diversion is in effect due to tree felling taking place at South Laggan. This diversion has been incorporated into our itineraries, with current mileages, maps, GPX files and other tour information reflecting this temporary route. If you have any queries regarding this, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss this with you.
Please note this trail is very popular, if you have flexibility with your start date, please advise this when booking. Please do not make any travel plans until we have double checked and confirmed availability for your booking.
Travel to Fort William where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Fort William to Invermoriston. 43.5 miles (69.5km) / 2904 ft (885 m) ascent
Invermoriston to Inverness. 34 miles (54.5km) / 3947 ft (1203 m) ascent
Depart from Inverness after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
Following the course of the Caledonian Canal through spectacular forests.
Running between the impressive castles on the route, including Urquhart Castle and Ardverikie Castle.
Revelling in the sense of achievement as you cross Scotland from coast to coast under your own power.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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