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European walking route E2 west, UK, South West England vs West Highland Way (Inveroran to Kingshouse)

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

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European walking route E2 west, UK, South West England West Highland Way (Inveroran to Kingshouse)
Distance 27 mi44 km 10.0 mi16 km
Elevation gain 1,621 ft494 m 935 ft285 m
Typical duration 2 days 1 day
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International National
Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Best time to hike Best months: May, June, August Best months: May, August, September
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

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

At 27 mi44 km, European walking route E2 west, UK, South West England is the longer route — roughly 17 mi28 km more than West Highland Way (Inveroran to Kingshouse) (10.0 mi16 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 (Inveroran to Kingshouse) 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.