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Walking & Trekking
Classic Walks of Scotland
6 days • 5
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Fort William, United Kingdom
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Fort William, United Kingdom
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Trip Code
BWXF
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 14
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Meals
5 breakfasts
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Transport
Walking, public bus, train, taxi
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Guesthouse (5 nights)
From £1,254(6 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Unpack once, settle in, and enjoy a warm welcome back at the end of each day in Fort William – this village is your base for the entire trip.
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Feel secure as an experienced and qualified guide leads you through Scotland’s stunning landscapes on some of its most iconic walks.
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Conquer Ben Nevis, the crown jewel of Scottish hikes, with the support of qualified mountain guides who will offer encouragement and help you ascend at your own pace.
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Experience two of Scotland’s iconic long-distance trails: the West Highland Way with its famous Devil’s Staircase, and enjoy a more leisurely walk along the scenic Great Glen Way.
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Travel sustainably by using public transport throughout, offering a local experience and avoiding queues. Plus, Fort William is easily reachable by train from major UK cities.
Is this trip right for you?
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This is a hiking adventure, so be sure to review the descriptions of all the walks, a good level of fitness is required to fully enjoy the included hikes.
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Hiking in Scotland can be challenging, not just for its elevation, but for its terrain, which often features uneven, narrow, and steep paths.
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Scotland’s mountainous weather is famously unpredictable, with the saying "four seasons in one day" often holding true. You can experience sunshine, rain, wind, and even snow all in a single day, especially in the higher altitudes. Conditions can change rapidly, so it’s essential to be prepared for all types of weather when hiking in Scotland’s mountains.
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On Day 5, we’ll summit Ben Nevis. While the group will be guided by qualified experts, please note that the trek will take almost the entire day, lasting 9+ hours.
Itinerary
Soak up the scenery on Scotland’s best walks
Experience some of Scotland’s most iconic walks, like the West Highland Way and the Great Glen Way, and take on Ben Nevis – the highest peak in Scotland and the entire United Kingdom – with two experts by your side. Fort William, located on the shores of Loch Linnhe, is famous for being the gateway to Ben Nevis and will be your home away from home on this trip. Trek through an ever-changing landscape, rich in Scottish culture and dramatic scenery and after each active day, unwind in a charming Scottish town with atmospheric pubs to celebrate!
- DAY 1Day 1 • Fort William
- DAY 2Day 2 • The Devil's Staircase
- DAY 3Day 3 • West Highland Way
- DAY 4Day 4 • Great Glen Way
- DAY 5Day 5 • Ben Nevis
- DAY 6Day 6 • Cow Hill
Inclusions
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5 breakfasts
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Walking, public bus, train, taxi
bed Accommodation
Guesthouse (5 nights)
festival Included activities
circleFort William - Fort William Orientation Walk
circleFort William - West Highland Way Guided Hike (Glencoe to Kinlochleven Section including Devil’s Staircase)
circleFort William - West Highland Way Guided Hike (Final Stage)
circleFort William - Commando Memorial Visit
circleFort William - Great Glen Way Guided Hike via Caledonian Canal to Gairlochy
circleFort William - Ben Nevis Guided Hike
circleFort William - Cow Hill Guided Hike
circleFort William - Glen Nevis Guided Hike
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Monday Jun 02, 2025
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£1,678£1,342
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£1,568£1,254
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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2. This trip starts at 3pm in Fort William on Day 1 and finishes at 1pm in Fort William on Day 6. Please book your onwards travels accordingly.
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3. Fort William can be reached either by the sleeper train from London or by bus from Inverness (2 hours) or by a long but scenic train ride from Glasgow (5 hours).
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4. Pre and post tour additional accommodation, arrival and departure transfers are available to book upon request, subject to availability. Please contact your Travel Consultant for more details.
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5. If you’d like extending your Scotland adventure, consider joining one of our other adventures on Orkney or Shetland Islands. Just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
Reviews (9)
5 stars
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Stephanie
Aug 30, 2024
I loved this trip and would recommend without reservation! I was concerned about the level of fitness required but after a month or two of my regular gym work outs with some hiking targeted work outs added on, it was definitely feasible! This was my first solo trip with a group like this and I’ll definitely be back!
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Margaret
Aug 24, 2024
Despite it being the rainiest summer in Scotland since 1969, this week of Classic Walks was fantastic. Midgies and all. From the West Highland Way to trudging up Ben Nevis, I recommend this beatuiful week of walking wholeheartedly. Guides kept us well taken care of, breakfasts were delicious, and it was super fun to be with such a lovely group of international folk. Am already thinking about my next Intrepid trip.
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chiara
Aug 20, 2024
The trip Classic Scotland with Intrepid travel has been a really great experience, Despite the rain and midgets , the hikes have been truly amazing, incredible scenery where you feel one with nature. Our guides Rory and Alan have been also very helpful, knowledgeable and always very approachable. The guesthouse where we were staying a great place place to come back to rest after the hikes. Climbing Ben Nevis is quite challenging due to the steep hikes, the rocky paths and the very cold weather reaching the top. But an incredible and rewarding experience. I would recommend this trip happily to everyone.
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John
Aug 19, 2024
The trip was a great way to see and experience Highlands walking! The leaders were great and the group friendly and social. It was a thoroughly enjoyable way to hike in Scotland.
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Jaslyn
May 01, 2024
Great trip including all the major hiking routes and climbs around Fort William. Lara is an amazing guide and the hike up Ben Nevis was incredible as was the parts of the West Highland Way we achieved in 2 days.
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Fei
Aug 22, 2023
The trip was absolutely incredible. We embarked on a 6-day nature walk non-stop, encountering a mix of sunny, rainy, and windy days – the classic Highland weather. The entire journey was impeccably organized, making it simple to adapt to your body's needs. Andrew and Ramsay were wonderfully kind and professional, ensuring everyone was taken care of throughout the hike.
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Vanessa
Jun 16, 2023
Fantastic trip but challenging! Loved the scenery, the guide and the accomodation. Loved the challenge of pushing myself and would do again.
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Michael
Jun 15, 2023
Great trip with a lot of unbelievable scenery. Make sure you are prepared for Ben Nevis, that is a big day!
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Steven
May 08, 2023
Excellent hiking trip based out of the lovely town of Fort William. Kate was a wonderful guide as we hiked throughout the area and ultimately ascended Ben Nevis successfully!