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Great Glen Way, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
Great Glen Way is a Long distance trail in Scotland in United Kingdom (Fort Augustus). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 17 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 25. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Long distance trail in Scotland · Hiking
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 155 km as the crow flies
- Website
- highland.gov.uk
- Trail network
- National
- Distance
- 120 km
- From
- Fort William
- To
- Invereness
- Coordinates
- 57.14841, -4.67215
What it is and where
Great Glen Way is a Long distance trail in Scotland in United Kingdom (Fort Augustus).
A waymarked route (75 m/120 km) from Fort William (leaving behind Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis) to Inverness, the Highlands capital. It follows a great geological fault and sections of Thomas Telford’s historic Caledonian Canal.
It is in Fort Augustus, where this site lists 27 more places to see, 626 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 57.14841, -4.67215; the nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 155 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Trail network
- National
- Distance
- 120 km
- From
- Fort William
- To
- Invereness
It is one of the Hiking places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Great Glen Way is April to September.
- JanBetter not7:04
- FebPossible9:08
- MarPossible11:25
- AprBest time13:59
- MayBest time16:14
- JunBest time17:35
- JulBest time17:01
- AugBest time14:59
- SepBest time12:27
- OctPossible9:59
- NovBetter not7:40
- DecPossible6:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 25. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Fort Augustus BridgeRoad bridge in Highland, Scotland, UK, carries the A82 across River Oich617 m
- The Clansman Centre, The Abbey, Fort AugustusArchitectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK628 m
- Great Glen Way High RouteHiking4.2 km
- Blackburn of CorrieyairackHiking6.7 km
- Cairn VungieMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK6.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: Hiking
- Wales Coast Path: long distance footpath in Wales
- Pembrokeshire Coast Path: National Trail in Pembrokeshire, Wales
- Anglesey Coastal Path: footpath around Anglesey, North Wales
- Kennet and Avon Canal: South-England east-west coastal linking waterway via London, Reading & Bristol
- West Highland Way: walking path
- E9 European long distance path: walking path, Europe
Every United Kingdom place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Great Glen Way?
It is a Long distance trail in Scotland in United Kingdom.
When is the best time to visit Great Glen Way?
April to September. In June there are 17 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 25.
How do you get to Great Glen Way?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 155 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Fort Augustus Bridge, The Clansman Centre, The Abbey, Fort Augustus, Great Glen Way High Route. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
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