How long does it take to run West Highland Way?

Most people take between five and eight days to walk the route, although it is possible to do it in only a few days. There are even some super-humans who run the way in less than 24 hours!

What is the fastest time for the West Highland Way?

A Highland mountain biker has reclaimed his record time for completing the gruelling 96-mile West Highland Way. Fort William rider Gary Macdonald has also become the first person to cycle the route in under nine hours, setting a new record for the second time in less than a year.

How many miles is West Highland Way?

96 miles
The West Highland Way stretches 96 miles (154 Km) from Milngavie to Fort William, taking in a huge variety of scenery along the way, from countryside parks to loch-shores and open moorlands to steep mountains.

How hard is Devil’s Staircase?

If you are considering walking the West Highland Way Devil’s Staircase, it important to note that the route is considered difficult. With a distance of 6 miles which takes a time of 3 hours, the route is definitely a highlight of the West Highland Way.

When is the West Highland Way Race 2019?

2019 West Highland Way Race Preview. WEST HIGHLAND WAY RACE PREVIEW by Adrian Stott Scotland’s iconic point to point ultra distance race, the 95 mile West Highland Way takes place this weekend. The event starts from Milngavie just north of Glasgow at 1am Saturday morning June 22nd.

How long does it take to run the West Highland Way?

PAISLEY man Paul Giblin finished the famous race in just over 14 hours – averaging just over nine minutes per mile. A RUNNER has smashed the record for racing Scotland’s most famous long-distance path, the West Highland Way.

How many people run Altra West Highland way race?

Entry is limited to 265 runners each year, with the relatively small size of the field helping to preserve the friendly nature of the event. 2021 will see the 36 th running of this great race. It would be my pleasure to welcome you in the future.

What’s the world record for the West Highland Way?

A RUNNER has smashed the record for racing Scotland’s most famous long-distance path, the West Highland Way. Paul Giblin finished the gruelling 95-mile trail race in just 14 hours, 20 minutes and 11 seconds. He took an amazing 47 minutes off his previous best time when he also won the West Highland Way Race last year.