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Highland Trail View – View of Blackwater Reservoir loop from Kinlochleven

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Highland Trail View – View of Blackwater Reservoir loop from Kinlochleven

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Highland Trail View – View of Blackwater Reservoir loop from Kinlochleven

04:58

16.0km

590m

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: June 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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80 m

The River Leven in Kinlochleven

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Beautifully situated on the eastern end of Loch Leven, the town of Kinlochleven has lots to offer lovers of the outdoors. There are plenty of amenities and accommodation options here, …

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2.76 km

Allt Coire Mhorair Dam and Waterfalls

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The path crosses the Allt Coire Mhorair (river) near this dam, which creates a scenic Lochan above and beautiful waterfalls below it. This dam was built to supply Kinlochleven with water.

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4.43 km

Highland Trail View

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Wonderful path through the beautiful landscape.

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5.38 km

Wooden bridge over the Allt Choire Odhair Mhoir

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The small wooden bridge crosses the Allt Choire Odhair mhoir.

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6.23 km

View of Blackwater Reservoir

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Great views of Blackwater Reservoir.

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7.32 km

Stepping Stones on the West Highland Way

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Many small creek crossings characterize the West Highland Way. Well done! 👍

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7.98 km

Devil's Staircase (West Highland Way)

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The Devil's Staircase is a difficult path up and over the Aonach Eagach ridge, taking you from Glen Coe to Kinlochleven. It was both built and named by British soldiers …

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8.69 km

Devil's Staircase Viewpoint

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The historic route workers took to the pub after receiving their paychecks. It was arduous in winter, and even dangerous when drunk.

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16.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.96 km

5.90 km

601 m

480 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.9 km

677 m

480 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

22°C

12°C

33 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Comments

April 29, 2025,Glencoe

Nature has not yet fully awakened, but soon everything will glow in rich green.

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July 16, 2023,20230716_Devils-Staircase

This tour is also part of the West Highland Way. It started in Glencoe near Altnafeadh, where there are a few parking spaces. From here, the route takes you along a mountain path up the Devil's Staircase to a pass at an altitude of almost 550 m, the highest point on the entire West Highland Way. After the pass, the …

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Highland Trail View – View of Blackwater Reservoir loop from Kinlochleven

The River Leven in Kinlochleven

Allt Coire Mhorair Dam and Waterfalls

Highland Trail View

Wooden bridge over the Allt Choire Odhair Mhoir

View of Blackwater Reservoir

Stepping Stones on the West Highland Way

Devil's Staircase (West Highland Way)

Devil's Staircase Viewpoint

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