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West Highland Way stage 2: Drymen to Rowardennan (22.9 km, 678 m ascent) | Trailhuts

Trails/Highlands/West Highland Way/Stage 2

Stage 2 of 8

West Highland Way stage 2: Drymen to Rowardennan

Country: United Kingdom
Duration: 5h 42m
Ascent: 678 m
Descent

Stage 2 of the West Highland Way (8 stages in total) runs from Drymen to Rowardennan. It covers 22.9 km with 678 m of ascent and 707 m of descent, around 5 h 42 min of walking. There are 24 places to sleep where the stage ends (13 campsites, 3 guesthouses, 5 hotels, 3 hostels). The next stage continues to Inverarnan.

From Drymen hike to Rowardennan.

Part of the West Highland Way.

Where to sleep in Rowardennan

24 places to sleep on or near the end of this stage: 13 campsites, 3 guesthouses, 5 hotels, 3 hostels.

CampsiteWild Camp (3 Tents)
GuesthouseB&B ArrochoileRated 4.8 out of 54.8(36)

Previous: stage 1Milngavie to Drymen Next: stage 3Rowardennan to Inverarnan

Part of the West Highland Way (154 km, 8 stages). Something not right on this stage? Tell us with the feedback button on the trail page.

707 m

Distance

22.9 km

Birchwood Guest Lodge

GuesthouseBirchwood Guest LodgeRated 4.8 out of 54.8(118)

HotelOak Tree InnRated 4.5 out of 54.5(3,864)Rustic lochside inn with traditional rooms, a bunkhouse and nearby cottages, plus a classic pub.

HotelBalmaha LodgesRated 4.2 out of 54.2(180)

Balmaha Bunkhouse

HostelBalmaha BunkhouseRated 5.0 out of 55.0(684)

CampsiteInchcailloch Campsite

Loch Lomond shore Boathouse

HotelLoch Lomond shore BoathouseRated 5.0 out of 55.0(4)

Milarrochy Bay Camping and Caravanning Club Site

CampsiteMilarrochy Bay Camping and Caravanning Club SiteRated 4.5 out of 54.5(1,102)

Cashel Campsite

CampsiteCashel CampsiteRated 4.3 out of 54.3(1,028)Loch-front, dog-friendly campsite with Highland vistas plus showers, restrooms, a shop & playground.

Sallochy Campsite

CampsiteSallochy CampsiteRated 4.5 out of 54.5(446)

CampsiteSallochy BayRated 4.8 out of 54.8(38)

GuesthouseCoille Mhor Cottage

Lochan Maoil Dhuinne

CampsiteLochan Maoil DhuinneRated 4.7 out of 54.7(45)

CampsiteSuie Field camping permit area March-September

Rowardennan Hotel

HotelRowardennan HotelRated 3.8 out of 53.8(601)Cosy 17th-century hotel on a loch with mountain views, plus a restaurant/bar with a fireplace.

Ben Lomond Bunkhouse, Ardess Lodge, Rowardennan (National Trust for Scotland)

HostelBen Lomond Bunkhouse, Ardess Lodge, Rowardennan (National Trust for Scotland)Rated 4.9 out of 54.9(120)

HotelDhal LodgeGlasgow

CampsiteFirkin Point A camping permit area March-September

CampsiteFirkin Point B camping permit area March-September

CampsiteFirkin Point C camping permit area March-September

CampsiteFirkin Point D Wild camping permit area March-September

CampsiteInverbeg Holiday Park

Rowardennan Lodge Youth Hostel

HostelRowardennan Lodge Youth HostelRated 4.3 out of 54.3(526)Secluded lochside setting for simple dorms and private rooms, plus licensed dining and a jetty.

Lowest 13 mHighest 323 m

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