| West Island Way | |
|---|---|
 The West Island Way nearKilchattan Bay. | |
| Length | 48 km (30 mi)[1] |
| Location | Isle of Bute,Scotland |
| Established | 2000 |
| Designation | Scotland's Great Trails |
| Trailheads | Kilchattan Bay (55°45′04″N5°01′26″W / 55.751°N 5.024°W /55.751; -5.024) Port Bannatyne (55°51′36″N5°04′55″W / 55.860°N 5.082°W /55.860; -5.082) |
| Use | Walking |
| Elevation gain/loss | 690 metres (2,260 ft) gain[1] |
| Lowest point | Sea level |
| Waymark | Yes |
| Website | http://www.westislandway.co.uk/ |
TheWest Island Way is a waymarkedlong distance footpath on theIsle of Bute. The route opened in September 2000 as part of Bute's millennium celebrations, and was the first waymarked long distance route on aScottish island.[2] As of 2018 it was estimated that between six and seven thousand people were using the trail each year.[3] The route is designated as one ofScotland's Great Trails byNatureScot.[1]
It is a fairly easy walk of approximately 48 kilometres (30 mi), passing through seashore, moorland, farmland and forest.[4] The route begins atKilchattan Bay in the south of the island, and finishes atPort Bannatyne in the north, withRothesay, the main town on Bute, as a central point. The hike can be completed over two fairly lengthy walking days, or four shorter days. The official map and guide of the route is available from the Bute Discovery Centre in Rothesay.[2]
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