Walking and Climbing
There are countless walks in the area, starting with gentle and sheltered low level terrain at Glencoe Lochan and Signal Rock. Glencoe Lochan is signposted just before Glencoe Village and offers three waymarked trails through the woods and around the Lochan itself. Wonderful views can be had of the Pap of Glencoe and across Ballachulish to Beinn a’ Bheithir. Signal Rock is situated just before the Clachaig Inn with waymarked trails winding their way through the woods.
The Lost Valley (2 hours round trip) offers a short sharp ascent, a stream crossing and lots of rock! The views in the valley itself are very atmospheric, even on a dreich and misty day. The Pap of Glencoe (allow 4 hours) provides a tremendous 360 degree panorama at the top stretching across to the Mamores, Ben Nevis, Glencoe and Lochs Leven and Linnhe.
At the ‘top’ end of the scale you have the Aonach Eagach (6-8 hours) ridge which is not for the faint hearted or inexperienced. The views and scrambling are fantastic, and my preference is for a cloudy day when you can’t see the drops! Slightly further afield you have the Mamores and the Glen Etive peaks.
More information can be found on the excellent Walk Highlands website.