General Information
Fiosrachadh Coitcheann
Using the Great Glen Way
All users of the Great Glen Way should be aware that the route is used by a variety of people. Please be alert at all times, give way to other users as required, and make sure they are aware of your presence regardless of whether you are walking, mountain biking or horse riding.
Access For All
A high percentage of the route is access for all standards, for a list of the sections that can be accessed please contact the Great Glen Way Rangers.
Toilets
Public Toilets can be found at the following:
- Fort William
- Corpach
- Spean Bridge
- Fort Augustus
- Invermoriston
- Drumnadrochit
- Abriachan
- Inverness
British Waterways Toilets
Some canal side toilets may be used by walkers. If a toilet is not available, find a private place well away from the path and at least 50m away from any watercourse. Dig a shallow soil latrine with your boot or stick and replace excavated material after use. Please be aware a watercourse may lead to a private water supply. For more information see The Mountaineering Council Of Scotland's leaflet 'Know Where to Go in the Great Outdoors.'
Cycling along the Great Glen Way
Mountain bikers should note that the Great Glen Cycle Route is no longer being maintained, however you are welcome to cycle along the Great Glen Way.
The leaflet 'Off Road Cycling: Good Practice Advice' can be obtained from Scottish Cycling and more information on your access rights and responsibilities can be obtained via www.outdooraccess-scotland.com. To obtain a full copy of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code contact Scottish Natural Heritage on 01738 458545.
Camping
There are formal campsites at:
- Fort William
- Gairlochy
- Fort Augustus
- Drumnadrochit
- Wester Laide by Abriachan
- Inverness
Please note that there is no longer a camp site at Invermoriston
If you intend to 'wild camp' please follow the guidance given by Scottish Natural Heritage and the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Along the Great Glen Way there is a policy of 'Leave no Trace' camping, and we ask that walkers and other route users adhere to this policy by taking away all that they bring in. Due to the nature of the area we encourage campers to use a stove rather than a campfire.
Horses
Access rights under the Land Reform [Scotland] Act 2003 extend to horse riding. For more information about your access rights and responsibilities, log on to www.outdooraccess-scotland.com, or call (01738) 458545 for a full copy of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. You can also contact the British Horse Society Scotland (01294 270891) for a copy of their Are You Riding Responsibly leaflet.
Dogs
Dogs are welcome on The Great Glen Way provided they are walked on a lead or under close control. At certain times of the year, such as lambing season (April - June) you should keep your dog on a lead, and follow any signage. Please be aware that, at times, the route crosses farming land where animals may be present and in order to avoid disturbance, dogs should be kept under close control.