Class B · 0–2 kmScotland · UK

Bridge of OrchyBRO

A short walk onto West Highland Way: from the Bridge of Orchy platform, quiet lane down to the old drovers bridge leads to Bridge of Orchy hotel — trail crossing.

Trailhead

Bridge of Orchy hotel — trail crossing

Distance

0.5 km

Ascent

6 m · 1.2%

Walking time

8 min

Begin the walk from this stationSee the connector

Station-to-Trail connector

Bridge of Orchy → Bridge of Orchy hotel — trail crossing

Xymove-verified · footpaths, pedestrian streets and quiet lanes only. No motorways, no unsuitable roads.

Elevation profile

Surface: Pedestrian
Difficulty: Easy
Ascent: 6 m
Descent: —
Avg gradient: 1.2%

Quiet lane down to the old drovers bridge

West Highland Way waymarks lift straight off the platform stile.

Hiker suitability

Pedestrian-only, calm and safe

Safety on foot
Regenerative

Transit

ScotRail · West Highland Line

From Glasgow · Fort William · Mallaig

Safety

Safety on the connector

Cross the town using signposted pedestrian streets — quiet outside rush hour.
Keep dogs leashed on the connector — livestock and cycling traffic possible.

Season

Seasonal considerations

Winter (Dec–Mar): possible snow and ice on the connector — check station-area conditions before starting.
Shoulder (Apr / Nov): mud on forest tread after rain; some cable-cars closed for maintenance.
High summer: start early on hot days; carry water even for short connectors.

Reachable from this station

Hikes that begin where the train ends.

Multi-day flagshipScotland

West Highland Way

Lochs, mist and emerald ridges — a walk that softens the chest.

Open the flagship

Day stageGlencoe · Lochaber

Devil's Staircase to Kinlochleven

Climb the old military zigzag over the Aonach Eagach shoulder, then drop slowly into the village of Kinlochleven beside its loch.

↔ 6.9 km↑ +23 m / −492 m◔ 5 h

Open the day route

Ready when you are

Begin the walk from Bridge of Orchy.

Open walking directions Open West Highland Way