Welcome To Glencoe
Introduction To Glencoe
Glencoe is Located within Lochaber in the Highlands of Scotland. The Glencoe valley is one of the most famous mountain valleys in the UK.​
Glencoe village is located between Loch Leven and the surrounding Glencoe mountains It’s the perfect base for exploring the Lochaber and hiking some adrenaline filled scrambles.
Things To Do In Glencoe
The Three Sisters
The Three Sisters dominate the sky as you drive through Glencoe. This mountain range has some of the best walks in the UK. The three sisters are very popular among hikers.
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Glen Etive is a glen which runs through the southern Scottish Highlands. The River Etive runs along the base of the mountains and even makes it way along some of the tops of the rannoch moor range. The Etive flows for 18 km, reaching the sea loch, Loch Etive​
Glencoe Lochan
Glencoe Lochan is a forest located to the north of Glencoe village. The stunning and serene lochan nestles in the centre of the woodland transported from Canada and is surrounded by majestic mountains.
The National nature reserve is an organisation which protected then surrounded area the visitors centre has plenty of information and activities to do in the Glencoe area.
Buachaille Etive mor is one of the most recognisable peaks in the whole Uk this towering mountain is located at the very south of the Scottish Highlands and stands at 1021m
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Lost Valley Trail
The lost valley trail is one of the most popular walks in Glencoe. The walk is perfect for all types of hikers and takes you up through the heart of Glencoe. This trail is surrounded by amazing mountains the views on this trail are sensational.
Places To Stay In Glencoe
Glencoe is a stunning village located in the Scottish Highlands. Glencoe is an amazing adventure base as it is surrounded by the most popular mountains in Scotland. Glencoe has many different types of accommodation in area.
Visit the link to find your desired property and your desired location in Glencoe for your wonderful stay in one of the Highlands greatest locations.
Walks In Glencoe
Glencoe is a very popular area in the Highlands with plenty of people passing by and staying every day. Glencoe is one of the best places in the UK for adventurous activities hiking being one of them. Glencoe is surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery and is home to some of the most popular walks in the Highlands. There is a variety of walks around Glencoe varying in difficulty and length to suit beginner hikers and more experienced hikers. Below are some of the breath taking walks within the Glencoe area that the highlands has to offer.
Glencoe Hiking Trails
1. The Lost Valley
Distance - 6.3 km
Time - 2 h
Elevation - 340 m
Difficulty - Easy
The Lost Valley is a hidden valley in Glencoe. The hike is fairly short with not much gradient but can be a bit tricky at times with steep and often rocky terrain. The surrounding area is dramatic and you are nestled within the popular Scottish mountains. Find this route here
2. Aonach Eagach Ridge
Distance - 9.7 km
Time - 6.30 h
Elevation - 993 m
Difficulty - Hard
The Aonach Eagach ridge is one of the toughest ridges in the UK. The ridgeline involves multiple sections of grade 2 and 3 scrambling and is often knife-edge thin. The route has quite an ascent and is fairly long in distance this route is very challenging, Find this route here
3. Buachaille Etive More
Distance - 14.5 km
Time - 8 h
Elevation - 1203 m
Difficulty - Hard
This circular walk summits the famous munro summit of Buachaille Etive Mor. The route takes you up the coire Na Tulaich and on to Stob Dearg. From the top of the ridge on a clear day you are able to see all the way to Ben Nevis and the surrounding area of Glencoe. Find this route here