Overnight on the Way
Rowardennan on the West Highland Way
Only practical overnight stop on the remote eastern Loch Lomond shore.
43 km from Milngavie
About Rowardennan
Only practical overnight stop on the remote eastern Loch Lomond shore.
Very limited accommodation — availability is a common planning constraint.
This stop sits around 43 km from the official start at Milngavie.
It is a commonly used overnight stop on West Highland Way itineraries.
Where this stop sits
Rowardennan is 43 km from the official start in Milngavie, along the West Highland Way.
The previous chapter is Balmaha (11.0 km behind).
The next chapter is Inversnaid (11.0 km ahead).
Itineraries that sleep here
These public templates include a night in Rowardennan.
- 5-day West Highland Way itinerary
5-Day Direct
- 6-day West Highland Way itinerary
6-Day Classic
- 7-day West Highland Way itinerary
7-Day Classic
- 8-day West Highland Way itinerary
8-Day Classic
- 9-day West Highland Way itinerary
9-Day Classic
- 10-day West Highland Way itinerary
10-Day Extended Classic
Where to stay
6 listed stays for this overnight stop.
The walk in and out
- Balmaha to Rowardennan
Lochside walking on the eastern shore of Loch Lomond.
- Rowardennan to Inverarnan
Long, remote lochside section passing Inversnaid.