West Highland Way 1 day Hiking Tour from Glasgow
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We’ve provided many Hiking trips for Clients all over the Highlands of Scotland who’ve had an amazing time with us and return each year for a new Hiking experience in the Highlands
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The West Highland Way 1 Day Hiking Tour is brand new for 2023! We came up with the idea as we’ve hiked the whole West Highland Way many times as a fully private hiking tour for clients and get many requests to hike short sections of it, so we thought, lets give visitors to Scotland what they want and creat a day tour which focuses purely on hiking in the Highlands of Scotland.
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We aim to provide you over the top value so that you have the best time possible as you visit Scotland
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Most importantly, Clients consistently Review us as a 5 Star Tour Operator and a provider of 5 Star Tours on TripAdvisor - Google - Get Your Guide and Viator among others.
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We’re reviewed every year by the National Tourism organization - Visit Scotland and are consistently awarded 5 Stars for all aspects of your Scotland Tour
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We provide Extra Small Group Tours of no more than 8 people to ensure a more personable and enjoyable experience
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We offer a Guaranteed Departure as soon as 2 Clients Book on, giving you peace of mind once you’ve booked your Scotland Tour
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We go #Sightdoing
Our Sightseeing tours aim to get you out the mini bus and into the Scottish Highlands on foot so you can get a proper feel of the Scotland and it’s countryside
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Brand New for 2023
As of December 2022 we’re rated 5 Star ★★★★★ for 212 of our 214 reviews
We’re excited to start this tour in April 2023 and provide visitors to Scotland with an exceptional day hiking a 1 Day section of the West Highland Way. Once we’ve started this West Hiking Way 1 Day Hiking Tour, you can be sure we’ll start posting the reviews here
To give you confidence and help you to choose to book this West Highland Way 1 Day Hiking Tour, here’s some reviews for when we’ve guided Clients on the Full West Highland Way Hike and other Hiking Trips in the Highlands of Scotland
Oliver - Belgium - TripAdvisor
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Exploring Scotland with Experience Scotland’s Wild
Such a great experience! John has been showing us around in the Glencoe area. We went for a 2-day hike experience. He most definitely knows his stuff! He told us all about the devils staircase on the West Highland Way, devils pub, the Sticky Lord of Glencoe and showed us the Hidden Valley. You could not wish for a better, nicer and more easy going guy then John. Would definitely recommend him. Thanks for everything John, hope you can show us the rest of Scotland as well.
Floris B - TripAdvisor
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Fantastic 2 Days Hiking in the Scottish Highlands
We spent two days hiking in the Scottish Highlands with a group of eight friends. Guide John is simply a great guy, easy to connect to, passionate and knowledgeable on Scotland’s history and wildlife - we even spotted a wild Haggis hiding between the rocks! Also, everything was organized extremely well, we did not have to worry about anything - we could simply have fun and enjoy the stunning views. When we get back to Scotland, we will definitely ask John to guide us again.
Gregory - USA - TripAdvisor
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John, Derek, and Alistair were the ideal hosts for our week-long Speyside hiking and distillery-hopping adventure. They worked so well together to please and pamper our group of 14 with personal attention and care. Witty, colorful, knowledgeable, and full of stories, they teamed to make our daily dose of hiking, whisky sampling, and dining a true masterpiece. I cherish the memories they skillfully created for all of us. Slangevar to Experience Scotland's Wild!
Agnes - France - TripAdvisor
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Hiking in the Scottish Highlands
Experience Scotland’s Wild was recommended to me by the Visit Scotland Information Centre and I thank them warmly. I called on there services as part of a mini-stay to discover Scotland that I organized for my hiking club.
John accompanied us (20 people) during a day with picnic to climb Ben Lomond in the Scottish Highlands. The whole group was completely enthusiastic about John's performance. He is a very friendly person, full of charm (accent + kilt among others :-)), attention and humor! He has the passion for his job, a communicative joie de vivre, it is a pleasure to have him as a guide. He has been very sure on all fronts. -
The West Highland Way is probably one of the most famous multi-day hikes in Scotland. People from all over the world come to complete either small sections of the walk or the entire 96 miles! And it’s not hard to see why!
Whether you want to complete the whole route or are just in it for the views, this one-day hike is perfect to get a taste of what the West Highland Way has to offer.
You’ll be departing from Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city and heading straight for the beautiful village of Drymen, which is our starting location for this hike.
Home to one of the oldest pubs in the country, you’ll learn some interesting facts about the village. From the car park, we begin our hike through Garabhan Forest.
Whilst walking through this enchanted forest, the fascinating tale of why the road was constructed will leave you wondering what life was really like during one of the bloodiest periods in Scottish history, The Jacobite Uprisings.
With the forest now behind us, the open moorland now stretches out to our next destination, Conci Hill. Part of an ancient fault line, Conic hill offers spectacular views looking across Loch Lomond, the largest inland lake in Britain.
Your guide will feed you intriguing facts about Loch Lomond, from its maximum depth to the strange animals inhabiting one of the islands. Animals you wouldn’t normally associate with Scotland.
After some photographs of your achievements in conquering this beautiful hill, we’ll descend down to the stunning village of Balmaha for a well-deserved lunch.
Now that we’ve stuffed our faces in the delicious food from the Oak Tree Inn, it’s time to wait for the bus back to our starting location. The bus takes 10 minutes to reach our stop and a very short walk to the car park sees us returned to the van.
From here we’ll make our way back to the day’s pick-up location, Glasgow.
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1 Day Guided West Highland Way Hike from Glasgow
Meeting point at Buchanan Bus Station - Taxi Rank
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What’s Included in your West Highland Way, 1 Day Fully Guided Hike from Glasgow
Included
A Fun & Friendly Guide
A Fully Guided 1-day West Highland Way Hike
A Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Beautiful Highlands Scenery
Stories, Myths & Legends
Not Included
Lunch & Snacks
Additional bus fare £3 approx
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What makes a 1 Day West Highland Way Hiking Tour Special?
Your 1 Day West Highland Way Hiking Tour differs from other generic bus tours as we focus on getting you out and really experiencing the spectacular landscape of the Highlands of Scotland. You’ll learn about the area, the history, experience the culture and bond with your fellow visitors. We don't just go Sightseeing, we take part in #Sightdoing.
Is the One Day West Highland Way Hiking Tour for me?
Before booking on to our tour, please remember that this is an Active Sightseeing tour and might not be for everyone. We will be going hiking most of the day and will have an approx. 45-minute uphill section to complete. It’s also varied terrain and the ground can be uneven and slippery. Before booking, please ask yourself, Can I and everyone in my group comfortably walk for a few hours?
What should I bring on the Day Tour?
As the weather can be unpredictable at times in Scotland, for your day tour we recommend you bring light waterproof clothing and sturdy hiking boots or shoes. You may also want to bring midge repellent as during certain times of year (primarily April - September) the midges may irritate you. If you’re lucky enough to get a nice sunny day, then some sun cream would be great. If it’s during the colder months, then some warm clothing, gloves and a hat may also be useful.
When should I arrive for the One Day West Highland Way Day Hike Tour?
We ask all clients to arrive at least 15 minutes early for your One Day West Highland Way Day Hike Day Tour, this ensures a prompt departure. If you’re going to be late, get in touch as soon as possible at +44 7473 208767 and we will see about getting you on another tour if there is availability. This is not a guarantee though.
Is there Parking near the Glasgow Departure location?
Yes, there’s parking near the departure point for your Standing Stones, Castles & Highlands of Scotland Day Tour. It’s at Buchanan Galleries shopping center and is a multi-story, Private parking facility and they do charge for parking. It will take you approximately 5 minutes to walk from the parking facility to the tour start location
What is Guaranteed Departure?
Very simply put, our Guaranteed Departure for our Day Tours, guarantees that as soon as 2 clients book on to our 1 Day West Highland Way Guided Hiking Tour, then the tour will be Guaranteed to go out and explore the highlands of Scotland from Glasgow. Our Guaranteed Departure policy applies to all of our group tours departing Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness and Balloch, Loch Lomond.
How long will I be out of the vehicle on this Day Tour?
On your One-Day West Highland Way Hiking group tour we get you’ll be out of the vehicle for most of the tour. We will be walking a section of the West Highland Way in the Highlands of Scotland and then also going for a delicious lunch Afterwords.
Do you have any age restrictions?
For our scheduled day tours, including the 1 Day West Highland Way Hiking tour, we have a minimum age limit of 12 years old. If you have children under 12 who you’d like to take on the West Highland Way Day Tour, we recommend getting in touch info@scotlandswild.com and asking about a fully private tour for you and your group.
Should I bring Lunch on my 1 Day West Highland Way Hike?
There will be no need to bring any lunch as you’ll be stopping off for some delicious lunch near Loch Lomond in the stunning village of Balmaha. if you’d prefer to bring your own lunch and not eat at the restaurant after the hike, then this is completely fine. You will need to take some snacks and water with you during your West Highland Way hike to keep your energy levels up.
Can I take luggage with me during the 1 Day hiking Tour?
On your One-Day West Highland Way Hiking group tour, there is space for everyone to have a rucksack or handbag so you can carry your essentials. If you have a suitcase or any form of larger luggage, then do get in touch before booking to find out if we still have space to store it during your 1-day hiking tour.
Will there be plenty of bathroom breaks?
During your 1 Day Guided Hiking trip of the West Highland Way, you’ll be hiking in the remote wilderness of the Scottish Highlands, meaning there won’t be many opportunities for restroom breaks. There will be a bathroom facility and the beginning and end of your West Highland Way Hike but no official facilities in during the West Highland Way hike itself. Your West Highland Way hiking Guide will be carrying a trowel and biodegradable toilet paper for clients to use during the hike.
Should I tip my Scotland Tour Guide/Driver?
If you believe your Scotland Tour Guide/Driver provided you with a great touring experience in Scotland, then I know they will always appreciate a wee bonus, though it is completely up to you on how much you tip or if you’d like to provide one.
What’s your Day Tour Cancellation Policy?
Any cancellation for our Loch Ness & Scottish Highlands group tour, 8 or more days before the tour start day, you will be issued a full refund. Cancelling between 4 and 7 days before the tour start date you will be issued a 50% refund and cancelling within 3 days of the tour, full payment is taken.
To see all our T&C’s, check them out here
What happens if I miss my tour?
If you are late for your tour, the cancellation policy will apply. If on the day, you believe you will be late, do get in touch as soon as possible on +44 7473 208767 and we will see about getting you on anther tour if there is availability. This is not a guarantee though.
Do I have Travel Insurance Provided on my 1 Day West Highland Way Hiking Tour?
We don’t provide travel insurance for any Tours in Scotland, though we highly recommend taking out appropriate travel insurance for any vacation to Scotland.
I still have more questions, how can I get answers?
We’re always happy to answer any question and would love to help you as much as possible before you arrive in Scotland, so do get in touch if you think we can help info@scotlandswild.com
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Fantastic Value
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Rest assured you’ll be fully involved in the day’s adventure when you travel with us in our 8-passenger vans.
Everyone on our tours ends up feeling well and truly part of the team - it’s why we keep our group sizes small.
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From your very first interaction with us, you’ll notice our team is committed to sharing a deep passion for Scotland with you.
We know by the end of the trip you’ll be as passionate as we are & not want to leave.
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