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Glencoe And Glen Etive

View of Glen Coe – Coire Gabhail Waterfalls loop from Meall Dearg

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Glencoe And Glen Etive

View of Glen Coe – Coire Gabhail Waterfalls loop from Meall Dearg

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(270)

1,973

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View of Glen Coe – Coire Gabhail Waterfalls loop from Meall Dearg

01:36

3.65km

250m

Hiking

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.55 km for 557 m

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21 m

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 of siblings in question are Aonach Dubh, Gearr Aonach and Beinn Fhada. Each sister is a termination of the northeast reaching ridges that protrude from the main spine of the complex and awe-inspiring Bidean.

There's plenty of room for motorists to pull in and take in the sights here. Meanwhile, hikers can use the parking spaces as a starting point for either adventures on the Bidean or to begin an ascent to the Aonach Eagach ridge to the north. However, for the latter, there is more suitable parking along the main road to the east.

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408 m

View of Glen Coe

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Glen Coe is always worth a visit. Unfortunately now very crowded.

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656 m

River Coe Bridge

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There are metal steps leading down from the A82 side and then a chunky bridge to cross, once past this there is a steel rope to assist climbing the slippery rock.

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657 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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1.46 km

Stepping Stones to Coire Gabhail

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The transition is not easy to find. We only went past.

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1.80 km

Coire Gabhail (The Hidden Valley)

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The Lost Valley – or Coire Gabhail, to give it its proper title – is a magnificent hanging valley that's hemmed in by the Bidean massif's Beinn Fhada and Gearr Aonach ridges. It's a staggeringly beautiful place that played a key role during an event from the darker side of Highland history.

It was into the Lost Valley that members of Clan MacDonald took refuge, having escaped death at the hands of Clan Campbell during the 1692 Massacre of Glencoe. The valley was also where Clan MacDonald used to hide their cattle to keep them safe from would-be thieves.

Hikers can use the Lost Valley to ascend to the Bidean's high summits by taking a steep path up the corrie headwall to Bealach Dearg.

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2.06 km