Guided Hikes: Glen Coe
Glencoe is a magical part of Scotland with a range of fantastic walks from challenging multi-Munro hikes to low-level forest walks.
Here is a selection of Glencoe hikes. If you don’t see any hikes that interest you, or you have a specific route in mind get in touch.
The Three Sisters
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
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.
Short Glencoe Hikes
Not everyone has the fitness or inclination for full day’s walking up a steep mountain. There are a few shorter walks in Glen Coe that are less involved, but you still have a great experience & fantastic views.
If you’d like to package up a few short, low-level walks in Glen Coe to make a full day, have a look at my Hiking Tours.
Pap of Glencoe
Distance: 8km / 5 miles
Ascent: 735m / 2,411 feet
Duration: 3-4 hours
Summits: 1 Fiona
Terrain: mild scrambling
Difficulty: moderate
The Pap of Glencoe is the prominent bump in the backdrop of Glencoe’s landscape. There’s a bit of a scramble to get to the top but the views are phenomenal. This route can be extended to summit the Munro of Sgòrr nam Fiannaidh to make it a full day.
Glencoe Multi-Day Hiking Packages
If you’re interested in a bespoke, multi-day walking package in Glencoe, contact me to discuss.