Scotland's newest formal Long Distance Route, officially opened on the 30th April 2002 by H.R.H. Prince Andrew, Earl of Inverness. The Great Glen Way is 73 miles/117km in length. It runs from Fort William to Inverness, with spectacular views and historical and natural heritage to be discovered all along the way.

The route begins at the Old Fort in Fort William, under the shadow of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain. From here it skirts the shores of Loch Linnhe to join the historic Caledonian Canal at Corpach. From Corpach, the journey along Scotland's longest Glen and greatest geological fault begins. The canal towpath is followed to Gairlochy, passing several interesting canal features such as Neptune's Staircase and the awesome aqueducts.

The next part of the route, mainly on forest tracks, hugs the peaceful western shores of Loch Lochy. There are splendid views as you pass below towering mountains, two of which are 'Munros'.

The Canal comes back into sight and you rejoin the towpath at Laggan Locks, where you are close to the site of the Clan Battle of the Shirts in 1544. From here the route leads you into Laggan Avenue, a lovely canal side path through a fine variety of tall trees established by Thomas Telford.

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