Great Glen Way - Self-Guided Walking Holiday

The Great Glen Way links the Atlantic Ocean with the Moray Firth on the East of Scotland, following the route of the Caledonian Canal which links the large lochs along the Great Glen, Loch Ness being one of the most famous.

About Us

Established in Scotland in 2004, Absolute Escapes is an award-winning specialist in self-guided walking holidays in Scotland. Our exceptional reputation has developed through a deep passion and knowledge of the Scottish walking market - we firmly believe that your visit should be truly unforgettable.

Our self-guided packages on the Great Glen Way include:

  • carefully-selected accommodation
  • door-to-door baggage transfers
  • guidebook/maps
  • comprehensive information pack
  • our emergency contact details

Walking the Great Glen Way

A self-guided hike is the perfect way to experience one of the world's best long-distance walking trails at your own pace.

Our most popular itinerary covers the full Great Glen Way route over 6 days / 7 nights. Click here to see all of the itineraries we offer.

Fair Prices

While many travel companies like to promote low prices, we believe that value for money is more important. This translates into charging a fair price for your walking holiday - whether staying in simple guest houses or luxurious hotels - and not compromising on quality. We want you to travel with us again and know that you will not do this if you feel that you paid too much for your arrangements.

Booking Your Walk

If you would like us to send you a personalised proposal and quotation for your walk on the Great Glen Way please get in touch with us via the following methods:

Complete our Online Enquiry Form

Email us at enquiries@absoluteescapes.com

Phone us on +44 (0) 131 610 1210

From £390 per adult


Departure days

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

March — October

Contact details

Absolute Escapes

Dovecot Studios
10 Infirmary Street
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH1 1LT

Tour information

Starting

  • Drumnadrochit
  • Edinburgh
  • Edinburgh - City Centre
  • Edinburgh Airport
  • Fort Augustus
  • Fort William
  • Gairlochy
  • Glasgow
  • Glasgow Airport
  • Glasgow City Centre
  • Inverness
  • Inverness Airport
  • Laggan
  • Scotland
  • Spean Bridge

Length

Bespoke

Transport

  • Walking

Type

  • Private

Languages

  • English

Themes

  • Landscapes
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Walking
  • Walking/Hiking

Tour prices


From £390 Per Adult

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Prices are subject to change depending on season

Tour Stops

Absolute Escapes

Tour company information

Absolute Escapes

Absolute Escapes is a leading specialist in self-guided walking holidays and tailor-made travel to Scotland. We offer self-guided walking holidays on some of the finest long-distance trails in Scotland, including the West Highland Way, Great Glen Way, Speyside Way, and Skye Trail. We also specialise in tailor-made travel to Scotland including self-drive itineraries and escorted tours. We customise all of our itineraries to your exact requirements based on our experience and intimate knowledge of Scotland.

Opening times

Our office is open Monday to Friday from 10.00 to 17.00.

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