HomeTrailsEuropean walking route E2 west, UK, South East England vs Great Glen Way

European walking route E2 west, UK, South East England vs Great Glen Way

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

European walking route E2 west, UK, South East England Great Glen Way
Distance 218 km 120 km
Elevation gain 241 m 1,598 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International National
Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Best time to hike Best months: April, May, June, August Best months: May, September
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

European walking route E2 west, UK, South East England vs Great Glen Way: which should you hike?

At 218 km, European walking route E2 west, UK, South East England is the longer route — roughly 98 km more than Great Glen Way (120 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Great Glen Way is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.