The West Coast 300
The most rewarding journey in the west of Scotland
The WC300 is a 300-mile circular journey through the west of Scotland, bringing together some of the most dramatic landscapes, experiences and moments in the UK — all within a single, carefully designed route. From the calm waters of Loch Lomond to the Atlantic edge of the mainland, the journey moves through mountain passes, historic towns and wild coastlines shaped by centuries of human presence.
This is a journey where every day delivers something different: world-class scenery, castles and clan strongholds, ancient glens marked by early settlement, and stretches of true remoteness where the road thins and the landscape takes over. These are not optional detours or side stories. They are woven directly into the route itself — a living record of Scotland’s past experienced through some of its most powerful places.
1. Inveraray from the air
2. Ardnamurchan: The Atlantic Edge
3. Glencoe – the lone cottage
4. Rail line to Mallaig
5. The silver sands of Morar
Why choose the WC300?
Because few journeys offer this much in one place.
Where else can you:
Travel through Scotland’s first national park in the morning
Cross one of the world’s most scenic railway journeys by afternoon
Reach the most westerly point on mainland Britain by evening
All while staying on the same route.
The WC300 isn’t about chasing highlights — it’s about making new memories. The kind you don’t rush through, and never forget.
Built for experience, not speed
The WC300 is designed for travellers who want more than a drive. Road, rail and water sit side by side, giving you the freedom to change pace and perspective as you go. One stretch might reward you with calm lochs and coastal towns; the next with mountains, wild coastlines and open Atlantic views.
You choose how far to go, when to stop and what to lean into. The route works whether you take a week or take your time.
Go further, if you want to
The WC300 is complete on its own — but it also opens the door to more. Island crossings, historic canals, remote peninsulas and boat journeys can be woven into the route at natural points through WC300+ extensions.
These aren’t add-ons or upgrades. They’re opportunities. For those with the time and curiosity to go further, the rewards are extraordinary.
This is travel with intent
The WC300 isn’t built for ticking boxes or chasing views for the sake of it. It’s for people who want their journey to feel earned — where the best moments happen because you chose to be there.
If you’re looking for a route that combines excitement, scale, history and freedom in one unforgettable journey, you’ve found it.
Start your journey
Explore the WC300 route.
Discover each stretch in detail.
Shape the journey your way.
