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Overview

Join me for a circiular walk around Stob Coire Raineach ("peak of the corrie of bracken" for those who wish to learn some gaelic). Whilst this walk goes among some wild hills this remains at a relatively low level and should hopefully not be affected by harsh early spring conditions.

Sunday, 2 March 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
573m / 1880ft
Type:
circular

Terrain: Both Lairigs have generally good hill paths. There are several unbridged burn crossings which can be impassable in spate. The far end of the Lairig Gartain is boggy, and the return walk on the old Military Road in Glen Coe is extremely boggy and waterlogged.
By Car: Free parking is available the Làirig Èilde Car Park. I will be driving from Glasgow west end and can fit some people in my car (message or comment for details)
Public transport:

There is a bus that runs from Hillhead to Glencoe ski center and leaves at 06:49am and arrives at 08:54 am although there is quite a walk from this stop so this walk may not be suitable via public transport.

I've decided to increase the guest list for this event to 15 people.

This is a strenuous walk that is suitable for those with good fitness. Can be muddy very boggy in places. Please wear suitable walking boots and bring your full waterproofs. Please also make sure that you have pleanty of food and water on you.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 10091 58822
Nearest postcode:
PH49 4HZ
what3words:
polka.racing.begun
Start time:
10:00 am

Glencoe Mountain Resort Glencoe, Argyll PH49 4HZ · Glasgow

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking