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Glencoe Lochan Trail – Glencoe Lochan loop from Ballachulish

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Glencoe Lochan Trail – Glencoe Lochan loop from Ballachulish

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Glencoe Lochan Trail – Glencoe Lochan loop from Ballachulish

02:17

8.57km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.00 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 (1.6 km) in length, it is short in length but big in views as you walk amongst huge redwood trees and around the quaintest of ornamental ponds. It is a gem of a walk following easy way-marked trails through ornamental woodland at the foot of Glen Coe.

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3.20 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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3.31 km

View of Beinn a' Bheithir from Glencoe Lochan

Highlight • Lake

Ideal for a rest day

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3.37 km

Ducks at Glencoe Lochan

Highlight • Natural

3.62 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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3.99 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 that would comfort his homesick Canadian wife. Today, the lochan's trails make for a beautiful walk, especially on still days when the surrounding mountains are reflected in its mirror-like surface.

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4.66 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 Beinn a' Bheithir above Loch Leven. Spring is a particularly lovely time to hike here, when you can expect a beguiling carpet of bluebells.

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5.94 km

River Waterfall Near Inchree

Highlight • River

The path is closed in January

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8.57 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.67 km

2.66 km

619 m

618 m

Surfaces

3.94 km

3.01 km

764 m

602 m

241 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 6 July

14°C

11°C

90 %

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Glencoe Lochan Trail – Glencoe Lochan loop from Ballachulish

Glencoe Lochan Trail

View of Glencoe Lochan

View of Beinn a' Bheithir from Glencoe Lochan

Ducks at Glencoe Lochan

View of Glencoe Lochan

Glencoe Lochan

Glencoe Lochan Woodland Trail

River Waterfall Near Inchree

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