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Glencoe Lochan Walk (Scotland) – Photos + Planning Tips

Last updated on July 15, 2019 By Claire, the Travel Planning Geek

If you are looking for an easy walk in the Glencoe area, I recommend the Glencoe Lochan Walking Trail. After admiring the bare Glen Coe on A82, end your day walking around the little lake, under the trees and protected by the surrounding mountains. And you may be lucky and get amazing reflections! Check out the photos, the short video and the information to plan your walk.

Glencoe Lochan Scotland - Glencoe Walks
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Glencoe Lochan in video
Glencoe Lochan Walking Trails
How to get to Glencoe Lochan
Glencoe Lochan Walk
Arriving at Lochan
Walking around Glencoe Lochan
An environment that brings serenity
And one more photo of Glencoe Lochan...
Where to stay near Glencoe Lochan

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Glencoe Lochan in video

Let's start with a short video to give you a feel for the walk, one of the best things to do in Glencoe.
Further down you will find directions, lengths, infos and photos to plan your visit.


Glencoe Lochan Trails - Map

Not far from the town of Glencoe is a little lake called Glencoe Lochan.

The area offers 3 walks in the forest.

  • The main one is around the little lake called Glencoe Lochan. It does not have the grand views and bare landscape of the drive through Glen Coe or the many harder hikes available in the area. But after a day driving, it is a pleasant and serene walk. It goes around the lake and loops back to the parking.
  • The 2 others go inside the Glencoe forest - views depend on the density of the forest
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The Glencoe forest

And to explain the difference with the bare landscape of Glencoe: This wood was started in the 19th century by Lord Strathcona to remind his wife of her homeland: Canada.

Notes

  • No facilities on the parking
  • Trails are clearly marked
  • The Tour of Lochan is an easy walk accessible to wheelchairs. It takes 5 to 10 min to reach the lake on a gentle slope and 45 to do the whole loop with many photo stops.

How to get to Glencoe Lochan Scotland

  • The Town of Glencoe is a 2h50min drive from Edinburgh and a 2h drive from Glasgow
  • From the town, take the main road towards the forest, turn left after the bridge and then right until you reach the parking. There are a few signs indicating Glencoe Lochan Forest Walks
  • The GPS coordinates and location on a practical map are available on both Travel Guide eBooks: The Road Trip Guide Scotland and The Road Trip Guide: Edinburgh to Skye

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    Glencoe Lochan Walk - Difficulty

    After reading around the Internet, I decided not to do the mountain trail as most people explained that because of the trees the views were really limited (as of 2016).

    There is absolutely no way to get lost... Path is well maintained and indicated with wooden poles with colors.

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    Arriving at the little Glencoe lake

    As I arrived at the lake towards the end of the afternoon, I was lucky to be treated with amazing reflections. The Lake is surrounded by trees and above you can see some of the mountains peeking through the clouds.

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    Walking around Glencoe Lochan

    The path goes under the trees as you discover the shore of the lake. Other peaks appear above the trees. The place is really peaceful.

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    If I am not mistaken, the pointy summit below is the Pap of Glencoe, culminating at 741 meters.

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    Reaching the other end

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    An environment that brings serenity

    Every angle of the lake has interesting features. Ducks started following us for quite some times to make sure we were not approaching the babies (which we were not... but the ducks did not trust us... or maybe they don't speak English or French)

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    And one more photo of Glencoe Lochan...

    And even though I had taken many pictures as I arrived at the lake, when we finished the loop I took some more... Simply stunning!

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    Where to stay near Glencoe Lochan

    You can stay in Glencoe Village or Kinlochleven with amazing views of Loch Leven and the mountains.

    Below are some suggestions if you want to stay in Glencoe :

    • the Glencoe House in a historic building - check out pictures and prices
    • the Beechwood cottage B&B for a homy feeling - check out pictures and prices
    • the Boathouse, right by the lake - check out pictures and prices
    • Or You can check the best customer-rated Glencoe accommodations

    Personally, I drove all the way to Kinlochleven and really enjoyed my stay at the the Allengrange B&B where I enjoyed beautiful views and a delicious breakfast. Check out latest prices

    Glencoe Accommodation

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