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Glencoe And Glen Etive

Glencoe Lochan Trail – Glencoe Lochan loop from Red Squirrel Campsite

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Glencoe And Glen Etive

Glencoe Lochan Trail – Glencoe Lochan loop from Red Squirrel Campsite

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Glencoe Lochan Trail – Glencoe Lochan loop from Red Squirrel Campsite

02:43

10.2km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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3.44 km

Glencoe Lochan Trail

Highlight • Lake

There is stunning highland scenery to be had here in the woodland trails surrounding Glencoe Lochan. The Glencoe Lochan Trail gives you just that. At only around a mile long …

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3.65 km

View of Glencoe Lochan

Highlight • Forest

From the carpark path walk clockwise round the loch to get the view of the pap of glencoe over the loch

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3.75 km

View of Beinn a' Bheithir from Glencoe Lochan

Highlight • Lake

Ideal for a rest day

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3.81 km

Ducks at Glencoe Lochan

Highlight • Natural

4.06 km

View of Glencoe Lochan

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Glencoe Lochan is a beautiful place within the forest. The Lochan Trail is an easy and very beautiful waymarked walking route through the woods and around the lake.

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4.27 km

Glencoe Lochan

Highlight • Forest

4.44 km

Glencoe Lochan

Highlight • Forest

Glencoe Lochan was created by Lord Strathcona, the former resident of Glencoe House. As well as the little lochan, he planted tall redwoods in an attempt to create a landscape …

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5.12 km

Glencoe Lochan Woodland Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Woodland Trails at Glencoe Lochan are a beautiful place for an afternoon stroll. The path winds through giant North American conifers and features excellent views towards the ridges of …

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10.2 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.73 km

3.57 km

1.46 km

1.43 km

Surfaces

3.73 km

3.05 km

1.99 km

753 m

639 m

< 100 m

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Glencoe Lochan Trail – Glencoe Lochan loop from Red Squirrel Campsite

Glencoe Lochan Trail

View of Glencoe Lochan

View of Beinn a' Bheithir from Glencoe Lochan

Ducks at Glencoe Lochan

View of Glencoe Lochan

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