Challenge level: 4 out of 5
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12 September - 20 September 2022 | On Sale | |
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Duration | 9 days |
For a limited time only, we're introducing £1 registration fees for all Dream Challenges in 2022 and 2023 and up to 15% off your tour costs for early 2023 challenges!*
Due to the success of our first West Highland Way Trek in 2021, we’re delighted to relive the challenge in 2022 so that even more adventurers have a chance to experience the magic.
Discover the incredible natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands, taste whisky fresh from a local distillery and enjoy an optional first-class ride on the world-famous Jacobite Steam Train, aka. the Hogwarts Express, on our unbeatable Scottish adventure.
Setting off just outside Glasgow, we’ll trek on clear paths and trails alongside the magical Loch Lomond and fresh-water rivers to its north. We'll wind our way through forested hills, ancient woodland and the amazing Munro and Mamore mountains, with views of Ben Nevis, the Glenfinnan Viaduct and the Buchaille Mor Etive in the heart of Glen Coe.
Along the way, we’ll stop in traditional Highland settlements and camp amidst spectacular mountain scenery – the perfect escape after so long at home in lock-down!
Every step of the way, we can look out for local wildlife. In 2021, we were lucky enough to see a magnificent stag!
Crossing our finish line at the “outdoor capital” of Fort William, we end our adventure with an optional first-class ride on the Jacobite Steam Train, aka. the Hogwarts Express! Widely named one of the greatest rail journeys in the world, we’ll enjoy breath-taking scenes of lochs, mountains and valleys featured in the Harry Potter films.
You may also choose to stay an extra night in Fort William to give you more time to explore the town and its surroundings. We will send all participants details of how to book the optional train ride and extra night in Fort William closer the event date.
* Terms & Conditions apply. View here.
Pay your registration fee and your challenge costs yourself.
$1,574
Pay the balance
Pay your registration fee and then commit to fundraising a minimum target for your chosen charity.
$3,147
Pay the balance
Your registration fee of £199 per person is used to administer the challenge and pay deposits to suppliers.
Your challenge costs of £1,099 cover:
*Please note that the first-class tickets for the famous Jacobite (Hogwarts Express) Steam Train and extra night in Fort William are purely optional and are not included in the challenge costs. We will email all participants more details and the prices closer the challenge date.
If you would like to take part in the optional train ride and/or extend your stay in Fort William, please get in touch with us to register your interest at events@dream-challenges.com or call our friendly team on 01590 646410 (Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm) at least 14 weeks before the challenge.
In addition to paying your registration fee (£199) and either self funding your challenge costs (£1,099) or fundraising the minimum sponsorship target, you will need to budget for your:
We will email all participants more details and the prices of the optional train ride and extra night in Fort William closer the challenge date. If you would like to take part, please get in touch with us to register your interest at events@dream-challenges.com or call our friendly team on 01590 646410 (Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm) at least 14 weeks before the challenge.
You must wear comfortable hiking boots. We'll send all participants a full kit list ahead of the challenge.
All meals are provided, but you may want to bring any snacks you want to nibble on along the way.
This trek is no walk in the park, but certainly suitable for ramblers and anyone looking for a challenge this autumn. It's the perfect motivation to get fit, improve your own mental and physical health and support your favourite charity in a magical way.
We'll trek for seven days straight, covering distances ranging from 12 to 19 miles, so we recommend that you're used to walking long-distance and can keep up to the pace of 5km (3 miles) per hour, nine hours per day.
Once you register for the challenge, we'll send you a realistic training plan. This builds up gradually over time so you'll be ready and raring to go by the time we meet in Milngavie.
Please don't be! The majority of people will sign up on their own and our Dream Challenges are renowned for the amazing camaraderie and life-long friendships made as our groups take on these incredible feats together.
Once you've signed up for the challenge, we'll send you a link to a private Facebook group for everyone registered for The Scottish West Highland Way Trek.
Please feel free to use this space to swap questions, advice and updates with your fellow trekkers on your training and fundraising.
You may also want to reach out to the fellow participants in this group to see if there's anyone in your local area you can meet up to train and fundraise with.
Absolutely. We encourage solo trekkers and teams alike to join us for the challenge.
Our Dream Challenges are renowned for their camaraderie, so it's a fantastic opportunity to strengthen bonds between teammates and/or make new friends there.
Join us with your friends and family or take it on as a corporate challenge and show your commitment to corporate social responsibility while having the time of your life. You could even take this opportunity to raise funds for your charity of the year.
You can commit to a sponsorship target or choose to self fund with a personal donation or some optional fundraising.
Your luggage, food and water will be transported to our accommodation each day, so you will only need to carry a small day pack containing essential accessories and equipment.
We recommend carrying a small day bag with you as we walk, to keep your water bottle (ideally at least two litres) and phone/camera, along with any other personal items you want to hand.
We'll start our challenge at the Premier Inn in Milngavie. Please make your own way there and factor the travel expense into your budget.
Situated on the outskirts of Glasgow, the hotel has fantastic transport connections and is easily accessible by car. We first meet for our challenge briefing and dinner in the evening, so please make sure you arrive in time.
By Car
103 Main Street, Milngavie, Scotland
G62 6JQ
Sat Nav Directions: G62 6JQ
What 3 Words: ///spices.exchanges.pram
Directions:
Situated on A81, close to Loch Lomond and the start of the West Highland Way.
From M8(J16) turn right at traffic lights follow signs to Milngavie (A879) for approx. 5 miles.
Pass Murray Park Training Ground. Turn left at the traffic lights.
Next to the West Highland Gate Beefeater which is on your right.
From the M5 - Take Junction 23 and follow signs to Glastonbury.
By Train
The nearest train station to our accommodation is the Milngavie Train Station, 0.5 miles from the hotel, with regular trains to/from Glasgow city centre.
For accurate train times and information, please visit the ScotRail website.
Before the challenge
We don't meet until the evening on Day 1, but if you'd like to stay in Glasgow the night before the challenge and spend the day exploring the city, there are loads of accommodation options ranging in price. See the top ten rated hotels on Booking.com here.
We advise that you look into what precautions they have in place to protect you from coronavirus before booking. This handy guide from Healthline will help inform your choice of accommodation.
After the challenge
Our challenge ends on the morning of Day 9, with an option to stay for an extra day and night for a first-class ride on the Jacobite Steam Train (not included in challenge costs). After this, please make your own way back home.
If you'd like to spend some extra time in this stunning part of the UK and/or take part in the optional train ride, please get in touch with us at events@dream-challenges.com or by calling us on 01590 646410 (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm) to register your interest. We will send all participants the full details, including the prices, closer to the challenge date.
This challenge includes a whole mix of accommodation, including comfortable cabins, hotels and hostels. We arrange accommodation mostly on a twin-sharing basis. However, on some nights, we will have dormitory-style rooms, due to the remote locations.
Our accommodation will be required to pass COVID-19 hygiene and cleanliness checks as part of our health and safety protocols.
You need to be 18 years old or over to take part in The Scottish West Highland Way Trek. There's no maximum age limit. One of the amazing things about this challenge is that it brings adults of all ages and from all walks of life together for one amazing event.
16 and 17-year olds may participate if given permission by the event organisers. Please get in touch with us to discuss this. Simply email events@dream-challenges.com and we'll be happy to help.
Yes, if you'd like to fund your challenge through Sponsorship (whereby your chosen charity will pay for your challenge, provided you raise the minimum sponsorship target of £2,200 12 weeks before the trek) simply get in touch and we can arrange this for you.
Please note that not all charities are happy to commit to the minimum sponsorship option. If you choose this option, we contact the charity you want to support on your behalf. If they are not happy with the minimum sponsorship option, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.
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