Over 300 miles of Scotland you’ll never forget.
Explore the WC300 Route from Loch Lomond to the West Highlands and back again – with route aware places, scenic stops, weather, planning tools and optional WC300+ Extensions.
From runway to real Scotland in under an hour
A complete circular
route
Coast, mountains
lochs and islands
Iconic places,
unforgettable views
Real experiences,
not just sights
YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS HERE
How are you starting your WC300?
Whether you arrive by air or road, your WC300 journey begins surprisingly quickly.
The WC300 starting point at Loch Lomond is less than an hour from Glasgow airport.
Flying into Scotland
Arrive through Glasgow, Edinburgh or Prestwick. Collect your vehicle and reach Loch Lomond in around an hour.
Driving your own vehicle
Join the WC300 from anywhere in the UK, with Balloch as the clearest and most convenient start point.
Hire for the WC300
Choose the right vehicle for your journey – from cars and 4x4s to campervans and motorhomes.
See the WC300 Route
A circular journey through some of Scotland’s most extraordinary scenery — from Balloch to Inveraray, Oban, Fort William, Mallaig, Ardnamurchan, Corran Ferry, Glencoe and Crianlarich, before returning to Balloch.
Over 300 miles
Coastal roads, lochs, islands, mountains and glens.
9 core segments
Explore at your own pace – a few segments or the full route
Route aware
Know what's coming up ahead and make the most of every mile
Endless to discover
Scenic stops, historic places, great food, wildlife and more
WC300+ Extensions
Spend more time exploring with wonderful extensions to the core route
The 9 WC300 Route Segments
How long should you take?
3 days
A taste of the route
Tight on time?
A carefully chosen run through the West of Scotland
5 days
The WC300 Core Route
Explore at your leisure.
The full WC300 route experienced properly
7 days
The Best of the Route
Time to slow down, explore deeper and absorb the Sotland's culture
You'll stop
more than expected
You won't want to
rush past places
The best moments
aren't planned
Some roads are slower –
and that's the point
WEST COAST 300
The best of Scotland – in one unforgettable journey
Coastlines. Mountains. Islands.
From the shores of Loch Lomond to the peaks of Ben Nevis. From the white sands of Morar to the wild edge of Ardnamurchan.
Most journeys make you travel to reach them.
WC300 begins almost immediately.
LOCH LOMOND
OBAN
GLENFINNAN
GLENCOE
ISLE OF SKYE
All on the WC300 Core Route — Skye sits just beyond, as an optional extension.
WC300 BEGINS…
Balloch, Loch Lomond
Arrive in Balloch, standing at the edge of Loch Lomond, mountains in the distance – your journey has begun. Take time to enjoy beautiful Loch Lomond and the things it has to offer.
- No long transfers — you’re here fast
- Check in, step out, and you’re already in it
- WC300 starts from your very first moment
Arrive in Balloch. Check in, head out, and take it all in — loch, mountains, atmosphere. A great meal, a drink and that first real taste of the West Coast 300.
Tomorrow, the journey opens up.