NOT The West Highland Way

A guidebook to walking mountain alternatives above and alongside the West Highland Way. NOT the West Highland Way makes the most of the highlands of Scotland from Glasgow to Fort William taking in sights the linear way doesn’t allow. The routes are perfect for walking April to October and are suitable for backpackers of all levels. Stages range from 10-31km (6-19 miles). Describes alternative routes over mountains, smaller hills or high passes to all but one of the West Highland Way's nine stages. Add on day trips over Ben Lomond and Beinn Dorain are described. Two ‘first-timer’ 2-day backpacks routes are detailed along with beginner hints and tips. Further routes to Dalwhinnie, Inverie and Cape Wrath for those who don’t want their journey to stop at the standard Way’s end. Routes pass Loch Lomond, Taynuilt, Crianlarich, Tyndrum, Bridge of Orchy, Kinlochleven, Corrour Station. 1:50,000 maps are included for each stage. Detailed information on access, public transport and facilities.