The Whithorn Way
Route Maps
The full 146-mile route from Glasgow Cathedral to the Isle of Whithorn, covered by seven Ordnance Survey Explorer maps. Below you'll find the OS maps you need, plus detailed descriptions of all 13 stages taken from the original Whithorn Way route.
OS Explorer maps are at 1:25,000 scale — the ideal detail for walking. For full turn-by-turn instructions, the official Whithorn Way Guidebook is available from whithorn.com/shop.
Total distance
146 miles
Stages
13
OS Explorer maps
7
Start
Glasgow Cathedral
Finish
Isle of Whithorn
Stage by stage
Route Guide
Detailed descriptions of all 13 stages, with OS map references, practical notes, and links to the Whithorn Trust stage pages. Click any stage to expand.
Ordnance Survey
Maps
Seven OS Explorer maps at 1:25,000 scale cover the full route. Most walkers carry two or three at a time depending on which stages they're walking.
OS Maps app
All seven OS Explorer maps covering the Whithorn Way are available on the OS Maps app (iOS & Android). A subscription gives you access to the full 1:25,000 map of Great Britain, with offline download for areas you'll be walking through.
Visit OS MapsThe Official Guidebook
The Whithorn Way Guidebook (£12) contains detailed walking instructions for all 13 stages, accommodation listings, and practical advice. Use it alongside your OS maps for the full picture.
Order from Whithorn TrustDisclaimer
Walking and cycling outdoors can carry a risk to both persons and property. Preparation for your walk or cycle is essential, and be sure to check the weather and equipment beforehand.
Every effort is taken to ensure that the routes shared through the Walk the Whithorn Way website are accurate, but we cannot guarantee the routes to be free of errors. The descriptions provided alongside the routes are intended as a guide, and you must be familiar with using OS Explorer or Landranger maps.
The Walk the Whithorn Way is not responsible for the safety or well being of anyone who chooses to follow these routes. Sometimes walking routes can be inaccessible due to landscape changes, adverse weather conditions and construction works.
Walk the Whithorn Way will not be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, or consequential damages arising out of, or in any way connected with the use of the information contained in, or the activity described within this website. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
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