Walking
Hospital Lochan and Forest Walks
This is located in the grounds of what is now the Glencoe geriatric hospital just outside Glencoe village at the foot of the 'Pap
of Glencoe'. Glencoe House was built in 1895 by Lord Strathcona and he created the
lochan and surrounding woodland for his Canadian born wife to make her feel at
home. This charming lochan is surrounded by rhododendrons
which are stunning when in bloom in the spring. There are
also fine views of the surrounding mountains. As a fairly easy and relaxing walk it is hard to beat.
The Coire Gabhail
A hanging valley between the first two 'Sisters' of Glencoe. A rough walk and a scramble through fallen rocks into an almost level valley. Superb location and scenery, but requires good boots, a daysack, waterproofs and some walking experience.The Devil's Staircase
Part of the West Highland Way and a good trail which leads over into Kinlochleven. A good circular route. An easy walk but a classic mountain bike route.The Lairigs Walk
An easy walk but needs good boots, a daysack, waterproofs and some mountain experience. The route traverses the Lairig Eilde and the Lairig Gartain between the Buachailles and the Three Sisters reaching Dalness at its most southerly point.The Studdie
The area around the narrowing of the gorge at the head of the glen and just below the Queen's Cairn. Marvellous mountain scenery and some splendid waterfalls.The Old Glencoe Road
A marvellous and relaxing way to enjoy the whole glen. Get a lift up to the Queen's cairn and then walk all the way down on an easy track to the Clachaig Inn in time for lunch. A great way to spend a morning!The Queen's Cairn
Situated on the old road just above the gorge, this was a popular viewpoint for Queen Victoria. It is easily reached from the new road and offers magnificent views down the glen.
Rock Climbing
At the entrance the soaring cliffs of Buchaille Etive Mor
are a rock climbers paradise. Ranging from easy scrambles to
E6 graded climbs, the Buchaille is but one of many local peaks
with some of the finest rock climbing available in the country.
On the other side of the Glen the Aonnach Eagach ridge walk gives a fine airy rocky scramble for those with a sure foot and a head for heights.
And in winter these routes can be transformed into challenges of snow and ice for all levels of skill.