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Glencoe Lochan – Glencoe Lochan Woodland Trail loop from Ballachulish

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Glencoe Lochan – Glencoe Lochan Woodland Trail loop from Ballachulish

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5.0

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Glencoe Lochan – Glencoe Lochan Woodland Trail loop from Ballachulish

01:25

12.3km

240m

Running

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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874 m

View of Ballachulish Slate Quarries and Loch Leven from Brecklet Path

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The Brecklet Path is a waymarked trail that climbs high above the old Ballachulish Slate Quarries. It gives stunning views out over Lock Leven and the surrounding countryside. The path …

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1.18 km

View of Loch Linnhe from the A82

Highlight • Lake

1.41 km

Ballachulish Slate Arch

Highlight • Monument

The slate arch is a relic of a clever system that was built in 1822 to transport the slate from the nearby quarry to Loch Leven. There was another quarry inclined plane which is gone.

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5.94 km

Mountain Trail (Glencoe Lochan)

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The mountain trail is one of the trails in the Glencoe Lochan's impressive North American woodland. With stunning views to the surrounding mountains it is a good place to take in Glencoe without the going getting too tough.

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6.30 km

View of Glencoe Lochan

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Glencoe Lochan is a beautiful place within the forest. The Lochan Trail is an easy and very beautiful waymarked walking route through the woods and around the lake.

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6.67 km

Glencoe Lochan

Highlight • Forest

Glencoe Lochan was created by Lord Strathcona, the former resident of Glencoe House. As well as the little lochan, he planted tall redwoods in an attempt to create a landscape …

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7.34 km

Glencoe Lochan Woodland Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Woodland Trails at Glencoe Lochan are a beautiful place for an afternoon stroll. The path winds through giant North American conifers and features excellent views towards the ridges of …

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7.89 km

Glencoe House

Highlight • Historical Site

12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.13 km

3.03 km

1.47 km

903 m

799 m

Surfaces

4.91 km

3.04 km

2.62 km

630 m

607 m

526 m

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Monday 6 July

14°C

11°C

85 %

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Glencoe Lochan – Glencoe Lochan Woodland Trail loop from Ballachulish

View of Ballachulish Slate Quarries and Loch Leven from Brecklet Path

View of Loch Linnhe from the A82

Ballachulish Slate Arch

Mountain Trail (Glencoe Lochan)

View of Glencoe Lochan

Glencoe Lochan

Glencoe Lochan Woodland Trail

Glencoe House

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