Walking & Hiking in Glen Coe

From gentle family strolls to Scotland's most thrilling ridge walks. Free GPX downloads, difficulty ratings, and local tips.

moderateπŸ• Dog friendly

The Lost Valley (Coire Gabhail)

A hidden valley between two of the Three Sisters, where the MacDonalds once hid their stolen cattle.

4.5 km
300m
2.5-3.5 hours
hard

Pap of Glencoe (Sgorr na Cìche)

The distinctive conical peak overlooking Loch Leven. Steep but rewarding with panoramic summit views.

7 km
742m
4-5 hours
expertMunro

Buachaille Etive MΓ²r

Scotland's most photographed mountain. The classic route up Stob Dearg via Coire na Tulaich.

12 km
1,021m
6-8 hours
expertMunro

Aonach Eagach Ridge

The notched ridge β€” mainland Britain's narrowest ridge walk. Grade 2 scramble, not for the faint-hearted.

10 km
980m
7-10 hours
easyπŸ• Dog friendly

Glencoe Lochan Trail

A gentle forest walk around an artificial lochan with reflections of the Pap of Glencoe. Perfect for families.

2.5 km
50m
45 min-1 hour
easyπŸ• Dog friendly

Three Sisters Viewpoint Walk

Short walk to the classic viewpoint of Glen Coe's Three Sisters. The most iconic view in Scotland.

1 km
30m
20-30 minutes
moderateπŸ• Dog friendly

Devil's Staircase

The highest point on the West Highland Way with spectacular views of Buachaille Etive MΓ²r.

8 km
300m
3-4 hours
expertMunro

Bidean nam Bian

The highest peak in Argyll. A serious mountain day with multiple route options and stunning corries.

11 km
1,150m
6-8 hours
easyπŸ• Dog friendly

Signal Rock & An Torr

A gentle woodland walk to the rock where the MacDonalds allegedly lit signal fires before the massacre.

3 km
80m
1-1.5 hours
hard

Stob Coire nan Lochan

A dramatic approach into a cliff-rimmed corrie with a loch, then a steep climb to a spectacular summit.

8 km
870m
5-6 hours
easyπŸ• Dog friendly

Glen Etive Road Walk

Follow the single-track road into magical Glen Etive β€” Skyfall's Scotland. Waterfalls, pools, and utter solitude.

Variable
Minimal
1-3 hours
easyπŸ• Dog friendly

Ballachulish to Glencoe Village

A pleasant lochside walk connecting Ballachulish and Glencoe village along the shores of Loch Leven.

5 km
30m
1-1.5 hours
hardMunro

Am Bodach (Aonach Eagach)

The eastern Munro of the Aonach Eagach ridge. Can be climbed independently without the full ridge traverse.

6 km
953m
4-5 hours
easyπŸ• Dog friendly

Loch Achtriochtan Circuit

A short loop around this beautiful loch in the heart of Glen Coe, with reflections of Aonach Dubh.

2 km
20m
30-45 minutes
easyπŸ• Dog friendly

Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall

A short walk to an impressive 60m waterfall above Kinlochleven. Best after heavy rain.

3 km
150m
1-1.5 hours