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Walks around Glencoe, Loch Leven and North Argyll

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Glencoe is a great base for walking. See individual walking pages for OS maps and route descriptions.

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1

An Torr and Signal Rock

 (Glencoe)
terrain: woodland path
grade: moderate
length: 3km (1.9 miles)
grid ref: NN128564
type: circular

The steps to the top of Signal Rock

A lovely short walk through coniferous plantation to Signal Rock; reputed to be a gathering place for the MacDonalds of Glencoe at times of trouble and the place where, according to legend, the signal was given by the Campbells for the Glencoe Massacre; although no evidence exists for the latter...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/glencoe/walking/an-torr-and-signal-rock

2

Brecklet Trail

 (Ballachulish)
terrain: path and road
grade: easy
length: 2.9km (1.8 miles)
grid ref: NN084584
type: circular

Great views of Loch Leven

A lovely walk, mainly through plantation, on a well defined path, with some stunning views of the surrounding hills and of Loch Leven and Loch Linnhe.  The route starts at the former Ballachulish Slate Quarry and returns through the lovely village of Ballachulish.

The walk passes...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/glencoe/walking/brecklet-trail

3

Cuil Bay to Rubha Mor

 (Duror)
terrain: path and track
grade: easy
length: 3.6km (2.2 miles)
grid ref: NM979553
type: there and back

Cuil Bay

A lovely walk around the shingle beaches of Cuil Bay on the Ardsheal peninsula. Good views are afforded of Loch Linnhe and the islands of Balnagowan, Shuna and Lismore, as well as some fine views of Ardsheal hill and beyond.

Most of the walk is through damp grassland/heathland, although...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/glencoe/walking/cuil-bay-rubha-mor

4

Glasdrum Oakwoods

 (North Argyll)
terrain: woodand path - steep in places
grade: easy
length: 1km (0.6 miles)
grid ref: NN001454
type: circular

Pearl bordered fritillary at Glasdrum National Nature Reserve

A lovely walk through Glasdrum National Nature Reserve, a woodland reserve renowned for it’s exceptional bryophyte and lichen flora, as well as one of the top sites for chequered skipper and pearl border fritillary butterflies.  The walk affords some stunning views of Glen Creran and the fjordic...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/north-argyll/walking/glasdrum-oakwoods

5

Glen Creran Pine Marten Trail

 (North Argyll)
terrain: grassy path and track
grade: easy
length: 2.2 km (1.4 miles)
grid ref: NN036488
type: circular

The signposts on route for the Pine Marten Trail

A very pleasant walk from plantation with some fine views, historical connections and good wildlife spotting opportunities.  The walk is signposted and on a good gravel path.

The walk mainly passes through coniferous plantation of Sitka spruce and birch/willow scrub. However, there are...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/north-argyll/walking/glen-creran-pine-marten-trail

6

Glen Righ and Inchree Falls

 (Onich)
terrain: good path and forest track
grade: easy
length: 5km (3.1 miles)
grid ref: NN030634
type: circular

View of the Inchree water falls

A lovely walk to an impressive series of waterfalls, with fine views of Loch Linnhe and the hills of Ardgour.

The route passes mainly through coniferous woodland and heath with a lovely section of deciduous woodland at the start of the walk.  The deciduous woodland includes hazel, holly,...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/glencoe/walking/glen-righ-and-inchree-falls

7

Glencoe Lochans

 (Glencoe)
terrain: path
grade: easy
length: 1.3 - 5 km (1 - 3 miles)
grid ref: NN105594
type: circular

Glencoe Lochan and The Pap of Glencoe

An interesting walk around a lochan and through planted coniferous and native deciduous woodland.  There are lovely views of Bidean Nam Bian and The Pap of Glencoe, which dominate the landscape. 

Glencoe Estate was acquired in the 1895 by the Scottish born Donald Alexander Smith (later...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/glencoe/walking/glencoe-lochans

8

Glencoe Woodland Walk

 (Glencoe)
terrain: track and raod
grade: easy
length: 3.1km (1.9 miles)
grid ref: NN112575
type: circular

Glencoe Woodland Walk

A lovely circular woodland walk through mixed deciduous woodland and plantation with some fine mountain views.

The path initially takes you through coniferous plantation woodland with a bryophyte understorey. There are also some lovely sections of mixed deciduous woodland on route...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/glencoe/walking/glencoe_woodland_walk

9

Jubilee Bridge

 (North Argyll)
terrain: path and road
grade: easy
length: 3 km (1.9 miles)
grid ref: NM924465
type: circular

 Jubilee Bridge constructed 1898

The Jubilee Bridge was built in 1898 to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee and was designed to provide easy access to the Free Church from Portnacroish and, later, to the Railway Line (Ballahulish to Oban).  The bridge spans the saltmarsh, known locally as The Marach, and has been...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/north-argyll/walking/jubilee-bridge

10

Port Appin and Clach Thoull

 (North Argyll)
terrain: track, path & road
grade: easy
length: 2.2 km (1.4 miles)
grid ref: NM903453
type: circular

The natural rock arch, Clach Thoull (‘Hole in the Rock’), Port Appin

A lovely short coastal walk along a promontory at Port Appin.   Good views are afforded of Loch Linnhe, the Lynn of Lorne, the  Isle of Lismore and the distant hills of Morvern and Mull. 

The walk initially follows a gravelled track along the coastline, with cliffs to the left.  The track...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/north-argyll/walking/port-appin-and-clach-thoull

11

Shian Wood SWT Reserve Walk

 (North Argyll)
terrain: woodland path
grade: easy
length: 2 km (1.25 miles)
grid ref: NM902417
type: circular

Boardwalk through Shian Wood SWT Nature Reserve

Shian Wood is a Scottish Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve on the southern shores of Loch Creran. There is a lovely short walk through a variety of habitats, including rush pasture, wet heath and oak-hazel woodland. The path is well marked with some boardwalk sections over the wetter sections, but...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/north-argyll/walking/shian-wood-swt-reserve-walk

12

The Pap of Glencoe

 (Glencoe)
terrain: Mountain path
grade: challenging
length: 7km (4.2 miles)
grid ref: NN107587
type: there and back

The Pap of Glencoe seen from the Glencoe Lochans

A short, but steep hillwalk up this distinctively shaped landmark.

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Source: www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fortwilliam/papofglencoe.shtml

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