Silvia's Guidebook
Food Scene
The Laroch Restaurant and Bar
LoanfernBrilliant bar and restaurant
Only a few minutes walk from our accomodation.
Average food.
Takeaway also.
16 habitants recommandent
Glencoe Cafe
Only a few minutes walk from our accomodation.
Average food.
Takeaway also.
Popular with walkers and climbers.
Friendly atmosphere, good food and tend to be pretty busy.
The views around are amazing.
44 habitants recommandent
Clachaig Inn
Popular with walkers and climbers.
Friendly atmosphere, good food and tend to be pretty busy.
The views around are amazing.
Brilliant for seafood lovers with lovely views over to the Loch
Around 15min drive
62 habitants recommandent
Lochleven Seafood Café
B863Brilliant for seafood lovers with lovely views over to the Loch
Around 15min drive
Great food both in the bar and restaurant and direct Loch view.
There is also a small swimming pool.
Great seafood also.
12 habitants recommandent
Holly Tree Hotel
Great food both in the bar and restaurant and direct Loch view.
There is also a small swimming pool.
Great seafood also.
Quarrier's Kitchen Fish and Chips
53 LoanfernFast chip shop and pizzas to take away.
Loch Leven Hotel
Old Ferry RoadGreat food and amazing views
Brilliant for breakfast and lunches and only 2min from accomodation.
There is also a lovely gift and clothes shop inside.
23 habitants recommandent
Artisanat et choses
Brilliant for breakfast and lunches and only 2min from accomodation.
There is also a lovely gift and clothes shop inside.
Great place for breakfast and lunch in the middle of the Glencoe village.
A bit smaller than Crafts and things.
10min walk from accomodation
16 habitants recommandent
Glencoe Cafe
Great place for breakfast and lunch in the middle of the Glencoe village.
A bit smaller than Crafts and things.
10min walk from accomodation
quarry cafe
LoanfernLovely breakfast and lunch and little gift shop
Amazing little bakery in Ballachulish beside the chip shop
6 habitants recommandent
Stiff Peaks Patisserie
LoanfernAmazing little bakery in Ballachulish beside the chip shop
Activities
For paddle boarding experience
Based in Ballachulish (1mile)
at the Isles of Glencoe hotel.
Also kayaking
Booking essential.
7 habitants recommandent
Rugged Paddleboard Glencoe
For paddle boarding experience
Based in Ballachulish (1mile)
at the Isles of Glencoe hotel.
Also kayaking
Booking essential.
Via Ferrata: The Ultimate high-wire adventure, a route that runs up the side of the second biggest waterfall in Scotland.
Staples and cables have been installed into the rock to allow safe access to climb the side of the waterfall. This is the only Via Ferrata in Scotland.
A guide will instruct you on how to climb safely and accompany you along the route of ladders, bridges and ziplines. There are amazing views of Kinlochleven and the waterfall on the journey.
Via Ferrata Scotland, Vertical Descents
Via Ferrata: The Ultimate high-wire adventure, a route that runs up the side of the second biggest waterfall in Scotland.
Staples and cables have been installed into the rock to allow safe access to climb the side of the waterfall. This is the only Via Ferrata in Scotland.
A guide will instruct you on how to climb safely and accompany you along the route of ladders, bridges and ziplines. There are amazing views of Kinlochleven and the waterfall on the journey.
Canyoning at Inchree Falls
Inchree is a 3 and half hour trip suitable for all abilities, a great trip for people who have never tried canyoning before, featuring lots of jumps, slides and even a zip-line. Located close to Fort William.
29 habitants recommandent
Vertical Descents
Righ CrescentCanyoning at Inchree Falls
Inchree is a 3 and half hour trip suitable for all abilities, a great trip for people who have never tried canyoning before, featuring lots of jumps, slides and even a zip-line. Located close to Fort William.
For golf lovers and they also do segways in here
16 habitants recommandent
The Dragons Tooth Golf Course
WoodlandsFor golf lovers and they also do segways in here
Scottish Segway Centre
WoodlandsFor segway fun.
Beautiful scenery
Summer tubing at Glencoe mountain resort is great fun for adults and children of all ages.
The new 60m long Neveplast dry slope is nestled in a sheltered area with stunning views out over the iconic Buchaille Etive Mor.
Tubing is open from 9:00am – 4:00pm at weekends and school holidays
It costs just £6 per person per session or £20 for a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids), sessions last for 30minutes and start on the hour.
Please book by calling: 01855 851 226
50 habitants recommandent
Glencoe Mountain Resort
White CorriesSummer tubing at Glencoe mountain resort is great fun for adults and children of all ages.
The new 60m long Neveplast dry slope is nestled in a sheltered area with stunning views out over the iconic Buchaille Etive Mor.
Tubing is open from 9:00am – 4:00pm at weekends and school holidays
It costs just £6 per person per session or £20 for a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids), sessions last for 30minutes and start on the hour.
Please book by calling: 01855 851 226
THE WORLD'S BIGGEST INDOOR ICE CLIMBING WALLS | ROCK CLIMBING WALLS WITH 135+ ROUTES | AERIAL ADVENTURE COURSE
Closed temporarily due to covid
35 habitants recommandent
Ice Factor, The National Ice Climbing Centre
Leven RoadTHE WORLD'S BIGGEST INDOOR ICE CLIMBING WALLS | ROCK CLIMBING WALLS WITH 135+ ROUTES | AERIAL ADVENTURE COURSE
Closed temporarily due to covid
Loch Leven is a tidal sea loch with summer temperatures peaking at around 14 degrees and falling to less than 5 degrees in the late winter months. There are various favoured points of entry, with the bay in front of the Isles of Glencoe being a favourite for sheltered waters in most conditions. The west pier at Ballachulish and Lochside Cottages also provide good points for entry.
Swim at your own risk. Never swim alone.
Isles of Glencoe Hotel
Loch Leven is a tidal sea loch with summer temperatures peaking at around 14 degrees and falling to less than 5 degrees in the late winter months. There are various favoured points of entry, with the bay in front of the Isles of Glencoe being a favourite for sheltered waters in most conditions. The west pier at Ballachulish and Lochside Cottages also provide good points for entry.
Swim at your own risk. Never swim alone.
Glencoe Folk Museum
Lovely little museum in Glencoe
Sightseeing
This walk is a great for all ages and abilities and is in an idyllic setting right in the heart of Glencoe.
The car park is reached by driving through the village of Glencoe, over the humped back bridge and almost immediately left through the walled entrance gate at the bottom of the former driveway. After a few hundred metres a sign shows the way into the car park off to the right.
There is a map sign in the car park that shows three different walks around the Lochan.
The red trail is the principal trail around the lochan, and is suitable for wheelchairs. There are numerous seats and an occasional picnic table where you can relax and take in the views. Pontoons jutting out into the water are also available and are ideal for that perfect photograph or for feeding the ducks. On a still day the views around the lochan are quite delightful, the reflections on the surface being almost better that the real view!
For the yellow woodland trail, stay on the lower path out of the carpark and past the small lochan on your left that often has water lilies flowering in it at the appropriate season. Take the first path on the right and then almost immediately left into the woods, following the yellow markers. This trail is undulating and emerges at the far end of the lochan but gives an excellent extension to the walk.
The blue walk heads very steeply up the hill out of the carpark and rejoins the red lochan trail at the far end. Although steep, it is a good path and gives a splendid view from the top looking over Loch Leven and its surrounding hills on the other side of the loch, Beinn a’ Bheithir to the left, and, looking behind is the Pap of Glencoe.
36 habitants recommandent
Sentier Glencoe Lochan
Glencoe LochanThis walk is a great for all ages and abilities and is in an idyllic setting right in the heart of Glencoe.
The car park is reached by driving through the village of Glencoe, over the humped back bridge and almost immediately left through the walled entrance gate at the bottom of the former driveway. After a few hundred metres a sign shows the way into the car park off to the right.
There is a map sign in the car park that shows three different walks around the Lochan.
The red trail is the principal trail around the lochan, and is suitable for wheelchairs. There are numerous seats and an occasional picnic table where you can relax and take in the views. Pontoons jutting out into the water are also available and are ideal for that perfect photograph or for feeding the ducks. On a still day the views around the lochan are quite delightful, the reflections on the surface being almost better that the real view!
For the yellow woodland trail, stay on the lower path out of the carpark and past the small lochan on your left that often has water lilies flowering in it at the appropriate season. Take the first path on the right and then almost immediately left into the woods, following the yellow markers. This trail is undulating and emerges at the far end of the lochan but gives an excellent extension to the walk.
The blue walk heads very steeply up the hill out of the carpark and rejoins the red lochan trail at the far end. Although steep, it is a good path and gives a splendid view from the top looking over Loch Leven and its surrounding hills on the other side of the loch, Beinn a’ Bheithir to the left, and, looking behind is the Pap of Glencoe.
Brecklet trail in Ballachulish from Ballachulish quarry opposite the quarry cafe
This waymarked trail climbs high above the old Ballachulish Slate Quarries giving stunning views; the return walk is through dense forestry plantations but visits some hidden ruins.
Well constructed, waymarked trail. The initial climb above the quarries is steep.
13 habitants recommandent
Ballachulish Visitor Centre and Tourist Information
Albert RoadBrecklet trail in Ballachulish from Ballachulish quarry opposite the quarry cafe
This waymarked trail climbs high above the old Ballachulish Slate Quarries giving stunning views; the return walk is through dense forestry plantations but visits some hidden ruins.
Well constructed, waymarked trail. The initial climb above the quarries is steep.
Lost valley walk
One of the most popular walks
Coire Gabhail is the hidden valley where the MacDonalds of Glen Coe hid their rustled cattle. A visit involves a very rough but intensely dramatic and scenic walk.
TERRAIN
Steep and rocky path with some mild scrambling; great care needed
Coire Gabhail
Lost valley walk
One of the most popular walks
Coire Gabhail is the hidden valley where the MacDonalds of Glen Coe hid their rustled cattle. A visit involves a very rough but intensely dramatic and scenic walk.
TERRAIN
Steep and rocky path with some mild scrambling; great care needed
Known in Gaelic as Sgòrr na Cìche, the Pap of Glencoe is a familiar landmark around the lower end of the glen and Loch Leven. Despite its modest height, it is a sensational viewpoint and gives a short but steep and very rough hillwalk.
TERRAIN
Steep and boggy climb on a very eroded and rough path to the ridge; the final ascent of the Pap is rocky and almost a scramble.
Walkable from the accomodation or drive through the Glencoe village and follow single track road and park on the left near at the forestry road carpark just past the substation.
Aprox 4hours round walk
8 habitants recommandent
Sgorr na Ciche
Known in Gaelic as Sgòrr na Cìche, the Pap of Glencoe is a familiar landmark around the lower end of the glen and Loch Leven. Despite its modest height, it is a sensational viewpoint and gives a short but steep and very rough hillwalk.
TERRAIN
Steep and boggy climb on a very eroded and rough path to the ridge; the final ascent of the Pap is rocky and almost a scramble.
Walkable from the accomodation or drive through the Glencoe village and follow single track road and park on the left near at the forestry road carpark just past the substation.
Aprox 4hours round walk
Stob Coire Nan Lochan
Stob Coire Nan LochanGlen Nevis
Glen NevisNice walk to Steel waterfalls/bridge and visitor centre
Pap of Glencoe
Accessible without a car or park at the carpark past substation when you drive through Glencoe village on the way to Clachaig.
Amazing views
8 habitants recommandent
Sgorr na Ciche
Pap of Glencoe
Accessible without a car or park at the carpark past substation when you drive through Glencoe village on the way to Clachaig.
Amazing views
Chute Steall
Old Military RdPopular with Harry Potter fans
8 habitants recommandent
The National Trust For Scotland Glenfinnan Monument & Visitor Centre
Popular with Harry Potter fans