Glen Coe

''Note: This article is about the valley and mountains of Glen Coe. The village is Glencoe·'' Glen Coe is spectacular, the mountains here thrust out from the ground steeply into narrow ridges, alpine corries and shapely peaks with deep ravines and the best pub in Scotland. It can't be stressed too much how grand it is and it is justifiably popular. The mountains can be split into three sections:- Glen Coe, Rannoch Moor and Glen Etive. Glen Coe lies just south of the The Mamores



The area covered by these pages is enormous - about the size of the Lake District and the summits are all densely packed. With the exception of Rannoch Moor and Loch Linnhe, there are relatively few places where you can find wide open spaces. The destination is a popular place for weekenders from Glasgow being only two hours by coach to reach rannoch Moor at the top of Glen Coe. It has also been a favourite location for hiking club members and rightly so.

Areas and routes of Glen Coe

 * The Rannoch Moor Mountains - to the east
 * The Glen Coe Mountains - central Glen Coe
 * The Glen Etive Mountains - to the south

Recent Club Trips

 * Hogmanay 2006/07
 * January 2000

Accommodation
Inchree Bunkhouse Tel:- 01855 821287. This bunkhouse is quite basic in its standards but all the essentials for living are provided including fully equipped kitchen and television. Currently there is one bunkhouse which sleeps people in two bunkrooms and one big alpine sleeping platform. The Sleeping platform is also in a common room used for eating and there is also a TV. The heating is very good with a wood burning stove. A second, newer bunkhouse sleeps up to 22 persons in x 3 bedrooms, all ensuite. Centrally heated and carpeted throughout. 2, eight-bedded rooms. (Bunkbeds.) Each room has large fitted area for hanging clothing and storing luggage. Adjoining foyer area with x 2 toilets, x 2 wash-basins and a shower.1, six-bedded room (Bunkbeds.)Room has large fitted area for hanging clothing and storing luggage. Adjoining foyer area with toilet, x 2 wash-basins and a shower. It also has a very efficient drying room. Hiking Club members will rejoice in the fact that the bunkhouse is right next to the pub! And quite a nice pub it is too, with open fire and wood paneled interior!

Glen Coe Youth Hostel: It's certainly a very warm youth hostel with a good drying room (when someone turns on the dehumidifier anyway!).The kitchen is well equipped and the facilities are generally very good. Personal space can be a problem though as there is a chance that one ends up in the big dormitory.

Other accommodation:
 * Glencoe Independent Hostel, Glen Coe, Tel:- 01855 811906.
 * West Highland Lodge, Kinlochleven, Tel:- 01855 831471

Eating and Drinking
The Clachaig Inn is regarded by many as the best pub in Scotland. There are two bars in the Inn itself, the walkers bar, and the lounge bar. The lounge bar is for those with no boots on and it has a comfy soft spring to the carpet; add some excellent framed photos of Himalayan peaks on the walls all around and you have an excellent pub. The Kingshouse hotel on Rannoch Moor is also worth visiting; they also provide free camping. There are other pubs and eating establishments worth visiting around Loch Leven.

Travel
Four coaches a day from Glasgow to Fort William stop at the White Corries Ski Centre, Glen Coe, Ballachulish and Onich. Details are provided by Scottish Citylink. 

Trip Reports
Glencoe 2/5/07-5/5/07

New Year Onich trip 29/12/06-3/1/07