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West Highland Way (Drymen to Rowardennan) 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.

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West Highland Way (Drymen to Rowardennan) West Highland Way (Inverarnan to Tyndrum)
Distance 14.0 mi23 km 12.0 mi19 km
Elevation gain 1,742 ft531 m 1,312 ft400 m
Typical duration 1 day 1 day
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network National National
Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Best time to hike Best months: May, July, September Best months: May, July, September
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

West Highland Way (Drymen to Rowardennan) vs West Highland Way (Inverarnan to Tyndrum): which should you hike?

At 14.0 mi23 km, West Highland Way (Drymen to Rowardennan) is the longer route — roughly 2.0 mi3 km more than West Highland Way (Inverarnan to Tyndrum) (12.0 mi19 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.