HomeTrailsEuropean walking route E2 west, UK, South East England vs West Highland Way (Inverarnan to Tyndrum)

European walking route E2 west, UK, South East England vs West Highland Way (Inverarnan to Tyndrum)

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 West Highland Way (Inverarnan to Tyndrum)
Distance 218 km 19 km
Elevation gain 241 m 496 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, July, September
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

European walking route E2 west, UK, South East England vs West Highland Way (Inverarnan to Tyndrum): which should you hike?

At 218 km, European walking route E2 west, UK, South East England is the longer route — roughly 198 km more than West Highland Way (Inverarnan to Tyndrum) (19 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, West Highland Way (Inverarnan to Tyndrum) 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.