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West Highland Way (Inverarnan to Tyndrum) vs West Highland Way (Kingshouse to Kinlochleven)

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

West Highland Way (Inverarnan to Tyndrum) West Highland Way (Kingshouse to Kinlochleven)
Distance 19 km 15 km
Elevation gain 496 m 398 m
Typical duration — —
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 (Inverarnan to Tyndrum) vs West Highland Way (Kingshouse to Kinlochleven): which should you hike?

At 19 km, West Highland Way (Inverarnan to Tyndrum) is the longer route — roughly 5 km more than West Highland Way (Kingshouse to Kinlochleven) (15 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 (Kingshouse to Kinlochleven) 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.