Great Glen Way Rangers

Treòraichean-nàdair Slighe a'Ghlinne Mhòir

The Great Glen Way Rangers provide information and advice to users prior to commencing the route and while they are on the way. The Rangers patrol and inspect the route regularly and undertake an interesting and informative guided walks programme.

The Rangers also provide environmental education, countryside interpretation and work regularly with local communties thoughout the Great Glen.

The management and maintenance of the route is undertaken by the Highland Council, with grant assistance from Scottish Natural Heritage which at present is up to 50% of all the costs of management and maintenance. The staff complement for the route consists of a Manager and 4 Rangers. The staff are based at the Great Glen Way office in Fort Augustus.

Further information

See Annual Report for an overview of the work done by the rangers along the Great Glen Way.

For an idea of where the Great Glen Way is going in the future please see the Development Management Plan

The Great Glen Ways are regularly used for large charity events. If you would like more information on these events please see the Event Guidelines for the routes.

How to contact the rangers

Great Glen Way Rangers
Auchterawe
Fort Augustus
Inverness-shire
PH32 4BT.
Tel/Fax/Answer Machine: 01320 366 633
E-mail: greatglenway@highland.gov.uk