West Highland Way

Tour Services

The West Highland Way

Walking the Highlands

let us organise all of the administration involved in booking your accommodation for the West Highland Way. Our main focus is on flexibility - you choose how many stages you wish to undertake on your walk and tell us the type of accommodation you prefer. We do the rest!

You receive the accommodation at cost price and simply pay a one-off booking fee - there are no hidden costs. Beware of other service providers who will charge you a premium rate for accommodation.

Accommodation

The total cost of your walking holiday will depend mostly on the type of accommodation you choose. The West Highland Way offers a wide variety of types of accommodation, including Youth Hostels, B&Bs, Inns, Guest Houses, Hotels and some diverse accommodation, such as wigwams and bunkhouses.

detailed costs of the accommodation booked for you will be forwarded to you for your approval before any payment is requested. Please indicate your preferred price range on the booking form, including whether you wish to be at the higher or lower end of the range.

All of the accommodation establishments offered to you have been visited, in order to ensure that a good standard of accommodation is secured. We feel that it is important to liase closely with the establishments concerned to ensure that the best possible service is offered to you, the customer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance do I have to book?

It is always wise to book well in advance (especially in the peak months of May and June) since the route is busy and accommodation is limited at some stages. However, last minute bookings are still possible, although you may not always receive your preferred type of accommodation. A suggestion is to start your walk mid-week since there is more likely to be a wider choice of accommodation available (as most walkers start at the weekend).

What if accommodation is not available?

Every attempt will be made to obtain your preferred choice of accommodation. However, in the unlikely event that all accommodation is fully booked, we will contact you with an alternative suggestion (for example a possible change of start date or a change of route).

How do I pay for my accommodation?

Most accommodation providers require a deposit in order to secure your room. Once we have made your booking, you will be sent an invoice which gives you detailed information on the cost of your accommodation, the total amount of deposits required and the cost of the booking fee. If you are satisfied with the accommodation booked then you simply sign and return the invoice, together with your payment for the deposits and booking fee. We also have the facility to accept payment by credit card, but it should be noted that we have to apply a 2% commission charge.
The remaining balances are paid directly to the accommodation provider on arrival or departure at your overnight stop. It's easy!

What if I have to cancel?

If you find it necessary to cancel your trip before the start date then we will make the cancellation on your behalf at no extra cost. This also applies to cancellations midway through your journey. It should be noted that any deposits and booking fees are not refundable. This system of only paying deposits in advance is used to protect the customer against loss of full payment in the event of any unexpected cancellation.

Route Planner

Route Map

Online Enquiry Form

This form will be sent direct to the tour operator