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Glencoe And Glen Etive

Lairig Gartain Valley

Glencoe And Glen Etive

Lairig Gartain Valley

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Lairig Gartain Valley

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Location: Glencoe And Glen Etive, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Alex Foxfield

October 13, 2022

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Lairig Gartain is the long valley separating the Buachaille Etives Beag and Mòr. The trail through the floor of the valley connects Glen Coe with Glen Etive and can also be used to access both Buachailles too. The River Coupall chuckles alongside the path on its way down to meet the River Etive below the iconic pyramid of Stob Dearg.

Ian Baines

June 10, 2024

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The Lairig Gartain is a deep valley dividing the two Buachailles, Mòr and Beag. It is also where the River Coupall rises before flowing around Buachaille Etive Mòr and descending down Glen Etive. Often wet, it is a good walking route through from Glen Etive to Glencoe and most walkers climbing Buachaille Etive Mòr will descend into it on their return.

Clive G

March 9, 2026

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The lonely valley between the big and little shepherds.

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Buachaille Etive Mòr, Stob Dearg and Stob na Bròige loop

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Munros of Buachaille Etive Mor loop via Stob Dearg, Stob na Broige, Stob Dubh, Stob Coire Raineach — Glencoe National Nature Reserve

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View of Glen Nevis – Lairig Gartain Valley loop from Stob nan Cabar

16.6km

06:00

600m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 320 m

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Wednesday 6 May

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52 %

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Location: Glencoe And Glen Etive, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Buachaille Etive Mòr, Stob Dearg and Stob na Bròige loop

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