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Glencoe And Glen Etive

Bidean nam Bian and Stop Coire Sgreamhach loop — Glencoe National Nature Reserve

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Glencoe And Glen Etive

Bidean nam Bian and Stop Coire Sgreamhach loop — Glencoe National Nature Reserve

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Bidean nam Bian and Stop Coire Sgreamhach loop — Glencoe National Nature Reserve

05:12

11.6km

1,150m

Hiking

Embark on a challenging hike through the Bidean nam Bian and Stop Coire Sgreamhach loop, a difficult route covering 7.2 miles (11.6 km) with a significant 3759 feet (1146 metres) of elevation gain. This strenuous journey typically takes around 5 hours and 12 minutes to complete, leading you past beautiful…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.55 km for 496 m

After 3.61 km for 5.49 km

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View of the Three Sisters, Glencoe

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This is a classic viewpoint for the Bidean massif's Three Sisters, one of the most iconic sights in the Highlands and a view that’s emblematic of Glen Coe. The trio …

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648 m

Coire Gabhail Waterfalls

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A somewhat stony part follows as soon as you cross the bridge.

Good footwear and sure-footedness are required! You will be rewarded on the way with picturesque paths and waterfalls.

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2.41 km

Path to Bidean nam Bian via Bealach Dearg

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From here you are rewarded with stunning views of the Hidden Valley, and is rumoured to be where the Macdonalds of Glencoe hid stolen cattle.

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4.85 km

Stob Coire Sgreamhach

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Stob Coire Sgreamhach is the big eastern summit on the Bidean Massif. It rises at the southwestern end of Beinn Fhada – 'the Long Mountain' in Gaelic – and provides …

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6.24 km

Bidean nam Bian Summit

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The principal summit on one of Scotland's greatest mountains, Bidean nam Bian is a spectacular objective. Any ascent to this 3,770-foot (1,150 m) perch is a strenuous outing, requiring previous …

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7.14 km

Stob Coire nan Lochan Summit

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From Bidean nam Bian, which stands at 3,773 feet (1,150 m), you descend down to a rocky path. Sometimes, it's obscured and we took a route around the red rocks …

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11.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.01 km

3.69 km

1.70 km

196 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.13 km

3.46 km

3.02 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,100 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 July

19°C

7°C

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Comments

June 2, 2025,Schottland 1, Bidean nam Bian

WOW, what a hike!
Everything Scotland has to offer: sun, rain, and lots of wind.
Sensational views.
Nature without end 😊

The hike was partly over a lot of scree on very difficult paths, and the wind and rain made it perfect.

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August 5, 2022,"Lost Valley" – Three Sisters Viewpoint Runde von Kinlochbeg

The tour is amazing... beautiful but really strange!!! Was glad. that I took sticks with me! And you need a lot of water!! And time!!! The times given may be correct for brisk hikers. Older semesters need much longer!!! I was on the road for 9 hours!! The way down is very difficult!!!

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May 25, 2024,The Three Sisters & The Lost Valley

The most beautiful views in Glencoe, this walk takes you through the Lost Valley and up to the Three Sisters with 360 views of the Scottish Highlands 😍

Have any of you completed this walk?

June 20, 2022,Bidean nam Bian von Glen Coe aus 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

For the last tour again really sugar in de Bobbes .. Hammer prospects, bright sunshine and a great tour over 2 Munros. The peaks are only a little higher than 1100 m, but since you start almost at sea level, it is already a tour with an alpine character. As always, Komoot exaggerates with the Hm and has sometimes refused …

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May 6, 2022,H06. Bidean nam Bian, 1150m, Glen Coe

Today we did two Munros. The first at 1115m, the second at 1150m. The fact that there are no marked trails in Scotland feels a bit special. It's nice to see a red orb in other countries. So the first ascent was guesswork. At the top we came together with a German couple who had left before us. A little …

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August 31, 2024,Bidean nam Bian and Stob Coire Sgreamhach

Insane views in Glencoe today. I started my hike early to beat the inevitable crowds on a sunny Saturday ☀️ what a day!

July 3, 2023,Bidean nam Bian, 1150 m

Fantastically beautiful tour, above the valley of tears, with alpine flair 😃
In terms of weather, I had everything again. Except sun. There was even a little hailstorm….
But today I played it safe and put on a rain poncho over my rain jacket. Looked like a "wandering mountain demon with an aberration of taste" but remained reasonably dry. Today …

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May 25, 2024,Drei Schwestern und ein verlorenes Tal

Last day in the Highlands. Unsure what to do with it, we decided to drive to the so-called Glen Coe (the valley of the Coe) again. On the way to Ben Nevis, a few days earlier, we had already passed by here by car and were amazed by the impressive mountain scenery to the right and especially to the left …

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Bidean nam Bian and Stop Coire Sgreamhach loop — Glencoe National Nature Reserve

View of the Three Sisters, Glencoe

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Path to Bidean nam Bian via Bealach Dearg

Stob Coire Sgreamhach

Bidean nam Bian Summit

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