The Way leaves Milngavie on footpaths and tracks through Mugdock Country Park, past the Dumgoyach Standing Stones and Glengoyne Distillery, into Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. There are no major climbs, which makes it a gentle first day; many walkers stop for the night at Drymen.
Highlights
- Mugdock Country Park
- Dumgoyach Standing Stones
- Glengoyne Distillery
- Entering Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
Know before you go
- Leaving Drymen: From 1 March to 30 September camping is allowed only at campsites and in permit areas (Loch Lomond camping byelaws).
Stage conditions
| Water on route | Abundant |
|---|---|
| Shade | Partial |
| Elevation range | 23–137 m |
Common questions
How long is the Milngavie to Drymen stage?
It is 19.0 km (11.8 mi) and takes about 5 hours of walking, from Milngavie to Drymen.
How hard is Milngavie to Drymen?
It is rated easy with 234 m of ascent and 223 m of descent over mixed terrain.
Is there water on the Milngavie to Drymen stage?
Water is abundant along this stage.
Walk this stage
Open the full stage list to plan the legs either side, or get the free West Highland Way Walk app for offline maps and GPS on the trail.
