West Island Way
| West Island Way | |
|---|---|
The West Island Way near Kilchattan Bay. | |
| Length | 48 km (30 mi) |
| Location | Isle of Bute, Scotland |
| Established | 2000 |
| Designation | Scotland's Great Trails |
| Trailheads | Kilchattan Bay (55°45′04″N 5°01′26″W / 55.751°N 5.024°W) Port Bannatyne (55°51′36″N 5°04′55″W / 55.860°N 5.082°W) |
| Use | Walking |
| Elevation gain/loss | 690 metres (2,260 ft) gain |
| Lowest point | Sea level |
| Waymark | Yes |
| Website | http://www.westislandway.co.uk/ |
The West Island Way is a waymarked long distance footpath on the Isle of Bute. The route opened in September 2000 as part of Bute's millennium celebrations, and was the first waymarked long distance route on a Scottish island. As of 2018 it was estimated that between six and seven thousand people were using the trail each year. The route is designated as one of Scotland's Great Trails by NatureScot.