The Latest Breaking News from the West Highland Way

Man proposes to partner after walking 96 miles in 36 hours in memory of her son

Benjamin Ward, 44, from Falkirk, completed the West Highland Way in 36 hours and 48 minutes last Sunday.

Evening Standard · Aug 16

'Spectacular' Scottish walking route named among best in world by Time Out

ONE of Scotland’s most famous walking routes has been named among some of the best in the world by the prestigious travel reviewer Time Out ...

The National (Scotland) · May 25

Second walker rescued after sickness linked to water on West Highland Way

Lomond Mountain Rescue has now issued a warning to others about water consumption on the popular long distance walking trail.

Evening Standard · May 21

Warning issued to West Highland Way walkers after several fall ill

WALKERS taking on the West Highland Way have been warned not to drink water from rivers after a “spate” of hikers have fallen ill ...

The National (Scotland) · May 9, 2025

“I broke all the rules that people set for women to run safely” – how ultra runner Keri Wallace overcame her fear of the dark, and set a world record

We speak to Keri Wallace, the first-ever woman to run the West Highland Way solo, unsupported, and in winter

Advnture · Mar 8, 2025

Zen Buddhists raise money for first Scottish temple with West Highland Way run

A GROUP of Scottish Zen Buddhists have run the West Highland Way to help raise money to open the first residential temple in Scotland ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 3, 2024

6 of the best hikes around Loch Lomond

We've put together some of the best hikes around Loch Lomond that will deliver you dazzling views of this stunning Scottish loch

Advnture · Jul 30, 2023

Dedicated teacher completes 'challenge of his life' after gruelling 96-mile cycle

Steven Charters pedalled the West Highland Way to raise money for charity Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund.

Daily Record · Jul 5, 2023

Dad shares heartbreaking final words of young Scot who took own life to break mental health stigma

Neil McPherson has bravely spoken out about his son Ross' sudden death in a bid to break the stigma surrounding mental health

Daily Record · May 15, 2023

Glasgow 6-year-old given hero's welcome after 96-mile trek for food bank charity

Ollie Durand, 6, from Dalmuir was showered with gifts after he completed the West Highland Way raising more than £2000 for Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels, where he has volunteered for the last year

Glasgow Live · Apr 13, 2023