“Worth it if you're reasonably fit and enjoy guided walks with strong local knowledge. Think twice if steep descents worry you or you prefer gentler terrain.”
- About £184/day across 6 days
- At its lowest in the 90 days we've tracked it (£1,106)
- We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
- About average per day vs 4 similar trips (~£223/day)
- 4.8★ from 5 traveller reviews
Price movement, fill and the all-in cost come from our own daily tracking— not the operator’s feed. You book on TourRadar; the live price always applies there.
About this trip
Six days based in Fort William, walking some of Scotland's best-known routes with two guides who know the terrain well. You'll tackle stretches of the West Highland Way and the Great Glen Way before taking on Ben Nevis itself, the highest peak in the UK.
The landscape shifts constantly, from lochside paths to open moor and steep mountain ground, all with a strong sense of Scottish history underfoot. Evenings are for recovering in Fort William's pubs, with a proper meal and a pint after a hard day out.
This is a serious hiking trip rather than a gentle ramble. You'll want a good level of fitness and some experience on your legs before you arrive, since the paths are often narrow, steep and uneven.
What you'll do
- Walk sections of the West Highland Way
- Walk sections of the Great Glen Way
- Summit Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the UK, with qualified guides
- Base yourself in Fort William on the shores of Loch Linnhe
- Unwind in Fort William's pubs after each day's walk
- A good level of fitness is needed — terrain is often steep, narrow and uneven
- The Ben Nevis summit day (Day 5) takes 9 hours or more
- Scottish mountain weather changes fast — expect anything from sun to snow, sometimes in the same day
Day by day
Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.
What's included
- Guide: All Intrepid group trips in Europe are accompanied by one of our local European group leaders. ’Local’ in this context means a leader who is European or lives in Europe. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced leader however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders. Your leader takes care of logistics, will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. At Intrepid we also aim to support local guides in the individual cities or locations we travel to. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your leader can recommend an optional local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.
- Meals: 5 breakfasts
- Activities: Fort William - Fort William Orientation Walk Fort William - West Highland Way Guided Hike (Glencoe to Kinlochleven Section including Devil’s Staircase) Fort William - West Highland Way Guided Hike (Final Stage) Fort William - Guided hike along the Glenfinnan Viaduct Trail Fort William - Ben Nevis Guided Hike Fort William - Cow Hill Guided Hike Fort William - Glen Nevis Guided Hike
- Transport: TRANSPORT IN SCOTLAND: One of the highlights of this trip is our use of a combination of public and private transportation. Public transport is not only a cost-effective way to travel but also provides a unique glimpse into Scottish life as we traverse picturesque landscapes. Private vehicles, on the other hand, allow us to make frequent stops at intriguing points of interest that may not be reachable via public transport. Need a taxi, no problem, please speak to your group leader should you require a taxi outside of what is included. We believe that this blend of travel options is the ideal approach for exploring Scotland as a group. Walking, public bus, train, taxi
- Accommodation: OCCASIONAL ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION : The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline. On rare occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our usual accommodation. A similar standard of accommodation will be used in these instances. TWIN SHARE BASIS : Accommodation on this trip is on a twin/multishare basis. We pair up solo travellers with another traveller of the same gender as per the gender marker on each of their passports. Please note there may be times where facilities will be shared rather than ensuite and rare occasions when you share a room with passengers travelling on different Intrepid trips than your own. CHECK-IN TIME : Throughout the trip we request that our hotels prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check in time. However this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination. PRE/POST TRIP ACCOMMODATION : If you've purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights. FACILITIES : Your accommodation may not always have private en suite facilities or air-conditioning. European hotels generally don't provide kettles or fridges. Guesthouse (5 nights)
- Activities: Other activities and services are not included.
- Flights: Flights are not included.
- Optional: Other activities and services are not included.
- Insurance: Insurance is not included.
How travellers rate it
Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 17 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.
Your free day in Fort William
Landing early, staying on, or filling free time? The best-rated day experiences in Fort William — you book on Viator (we may earn a commission).
Worth it if you're reasonably fit and enjoy guided walks with strong local knowledge. Think twice if steep descents worry you or you prefer gentler terrain.
- Guides consistently praised for local expertise on flora, environment, and genuine friendliness throughout the trip.
- Ben Nevis climb and descents genuinely challenging; reviewers flagged steep descents as demanding rather than casual.
- Guesthouse location excellent with breakfast views; practical drying room for wet kit made daily comfort real.
- Well-suited as a first group trip; tight logistical coordination and solid accommodation support mitigate typical beginner concerns.
Distilled from real traveller reviews on TourRadar — we don't edit out the bad bits.
The same-vibe trips, side by side — price, value per day, and how each is moving. Only we can lay two operators' trips out honestly.
Sorted by fit — never by who paid. Price moves and availability come from our own daily tracking.
Departing in Aug is cheapest — from £1,105, about 43% below the priciest month (Jun).
Getting there
One-way so you can book your return whenever. Prices & booking shown on Trip.com.
Hotels in Fort William
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On a budget?
Hostels in Fort William for the night before your tour · 2 Aug – 3 Aug
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Common questions
How long is Classic Walks of Scotland?
It's a 6-day trip. It starts and ends in Fort William.
How much does Classic Walks of Scotland cost?
The land price starts from £1,106 per person for the 6-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.
What's included in the price?
The price covers all your accommodation, 5 meals (5 breakfasts), transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.
What's not included?
international flights and travel insurance (required) are not included, so factor them into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.
How big is the group?
Groups are capped at around 14 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.
When does Classic Walks of Scotland run?
It runs across roughly 10 months of the year, so there's usually a departure to fit your dates. Check live availability and prices in the dates section above.
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