Great Glen Way — Stages 1–2: Fort William to Laggan Locks
~2 days · 23.2 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Great Glen Way — Stages 1–2: Fort William to Laggan Locks is known for
Stages 1–2 of Great Glen Way is an official 37.7 km point-to-point section from Fort William trail terminus (OSM node 4641639964) to Laggan Locks trail node (OSM node 361072204).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 23 ft to 1,614 ft over 23.2 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 6.0 mi · 27%
- Downhill 5.5 mi · 25%
- Flat 10.8 mi · 48%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Great Glen Way — Stages 1–2: Fort William to Laggan Locks?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Great Glen Way — Stages 1–2: Fort William to Laggan Locks scores 11/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Great Glen Way — Stages 1–2: Fort William to Laggan Locks take?
Most backpackers hike the Great Glen Way — Stages 1–2: Fort William to Laggan Locks in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 23.2 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Great Glen Way — Stages 1–2: Fort William to Laggan Locks?
The Great Glen Way — Stages 1–2: Fort William to Laggan Locks climbs roughly 2,106 ft total — about 91 ft per mile, topping out near 492 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.