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Glencoe And Glen Etive

Ballachulish Slate Arch – Loch Linnhe loop from Glencoe

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United Kingdom

Scotland

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Glencoe And Glen Etive

Ballachulish Slate Arch – Loch Linnhe loop from Glencoe

Moderate

4.5

(2)

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Ballachulish Slate Arch – Loch Linnhe loop from Glencoe

01:12

19.9km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 52 m for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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81 m

Glencoe Gathering Pub

Highlight • Pub

Nice place for a pint or two 😊

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1.38 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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9.72 km

Loch Linnhe

Highlight • Viewpoint

Loch Linhe is a sea Loch along the Great Glen Fault. It is 30 miles long and 1 mile wide. The Loch is a fantastic place to cycle due to the quiet roads and gorgeous scenery.

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9.72 km

Caledonia Way: Kentallen to Glenachulish

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This former railway line forms part of the Caledonia Way, a long distance cycling route linking Campbeltown with Inverness. This stretch runs next to Loch Linnhe offering wonderful views of …

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15.4 km

Waterfall on the A82

Highlight • Waterfall

18.1 km

Ballachulish Visitor Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Great cafe for a hearty full Scottish breakfast or an end of ride slice of cake and a cup of tea.

Winter opening times:

10am - 4pm last cafe orders …

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18.4 km

View of Loch Linnhe from the A82

Highlight • Lake

19.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

1.25 km

865 m

182 m

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.2 km

454 m

216 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 13 July

26°C

11°C

0 %

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Ballachulish Slate Arch – Loch Linnhe loop from Glencoe

Glencoe Gathering Pub

Ballachulish Slate Arch

Loch Linnhe

Caledonia Way: Kentallen to Glenachulish

Waterfall on the A82

Ballachulish Visitor Centre

View of Loch Linnhe from the A82

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