Glencoe Guided Hikes

Glencoe is a magical part of Scotland with fantastic hiking routes. Summit Scotland offers a range of guided hikes from The Hidden Valley low-level walk to challenging mountain hikes like The Three Sisters.

Here are a selection of guided Glencoe hikes. If you don’t see anything that interests you, or you have a specific route in mind, get in touch.

The Three Sisters

Guided hike The Three Sisters of Glencoe
  • Distance: 12km / 7.5 miles

  • Ascent: 1,460m / 4,790 feet

  • Duration: 6-8 hours

  • Summits: 1 or 2 Munros

  • Terrain: scrambling & scree

  • Difficulty: hard

The Three Sisters of Glen Coe is one of the finest mountain walks in Scotland. If you’re happy with scree and mild scrambling, it’s the Glencoe hike that I recommend. The route also includes The Hidden Valley.

Buachaille Etive Mòr

Guided walk Buachaille Etive Mòr Glencoe
  • Distance: 14km / 8.7 miles

  • Ascent: 1,245m / 4,085 feet

  • Duration: 5-7 hours

  • Summits: 1 or 2 Munros

  • Terrain: mild scrambling

  • Difficulty: moderate to hard

The “Buckle“ is the most photographed mountain in Scotland. It’s imposing stature gives it the name “The Great Herdsman of Etive“. From the summit, the views out towards Rannoch Moor are fantastic. This route can be made shorter by just summiting Stob Dearg.

Glencoe Hiking Tours

If you’d like to combine a selection of short to medium hikes in Glen Coe, have a look at my Glencoe Hiking Tours. These can include any of the hikes below, forest trails and waterfall walks like An Torr, Glencoe Lochan, Brecklet Trail and Inchree Falls.

Pap of Glencoe

Guided walk Pap of Glencoe
  • Distance: 8km / 5 miles

  • Ascent: 735m / 2,411 feet

  • Duration: 3-5 hours

  • Terrain: mild scrambling

  • Difficulty: moderate

The Pap of Glencoe is the prominent bump in the backdrop of Glencoe’s landscape. There’s a short scramble to get to the top but the views are phenomenal. This route can be extended to a full day to summit the Munro of Sgòrr nam Fiannaidh.

The Hidden Valley

Guided walk Lost / Hidden Valley Glencoe
  • Distance: 5km / 3 miles

  • Ascent: 380m / 1,247 feet

  • Duration: 2.5-3.5 hours

  • Terrain: uneven / rocky

  • Difficulty: easy to moderate

The Hidden / Lost Valley of Glen Coe is a fantastic forested gorge walk. The route is mainly path, but there are a few tricky rocky sections and a metal ladder to keep it interesting.

Glencoe Multi-Day Hiking Packages

If you’re interested in a bespoke, multi-day hiking package in Glencoe, contact me to discuss.