West Highland Way — Stages 1–2: Milngavie to Rowardennan
~2 days · 25.3 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the West Highland Way — Stages 1–2: Milngavie to Rowardennan is known for
Stages 1–2 of West Highland Way is an official 41.9 km point-to-point section from Milngavie trail start (OSM relation 16287 geometry node; source waypoint) to Rowardennan trail node (OSM node 2828697865).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 118 ft to 3,327 ft over 25.3 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 6.8 mi · 27%
- Downhill 6.3 mi · 25%
- Flat 12.2 mi · 48%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the West Highland Way — Stages 1–2: Milngavie to Rowardennan?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the West Highland Way — Stages 1–2: Milngavie to Rowardennan scores 12/100, 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 West Highland Way — Stages 1–2: Milngavie to Rowardennan take?
Most backpackers hike the West Highland Way — Stages 1–2: Milngavie to Rowardennan in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 25.3 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the West Highland Way — Stages 1–2: Milngavie to Rowardennan?
The West Highland Way — Stages 1–2: Milngavie to Rowardennan climbs roughly 2,349 ft total — about 93 ft per mile, topping out near 1,027 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.