Walk 2554 - The Lost Valley, Glen Coe

 
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Although this is a very short low-level walk, this large hidden valley and the approach to it is worth the visit. Legends tell of stolen cattle and marauding gangs hiding in this valley. Just one word of caution. Early into the walk there is a ravine on the left of the path. My son slipped here and we nearly had a major problem. The rest of the walk presents no exceptional problems.

The start is from the viewpoint on the road through Glencoe (Grid ref. NN171568). Proceed down to the old military road turning left then right to drop down to the footbridge that can be seen from the start. Go over this bridge, which crosses over the Allt Doir-bheith, this place is named 'The Meeting of the Three Waters'.

Then follow the well-defined path that gradually climbs up the glen by the burn named Allt Coire Gabhail. At times this burns vanishes underground. Your first site of the valley is amazing. You can continue to follow the feint path that runs through the valley to the foot of the mountains ahead or just explore the valley. It's certainly a beautiful place so don't rush back. Your return route is to retrace the path back.

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Suggested Maps

It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.

	OS Explorer	1:25,000	Sheet 384
	OS Landranger	1:50,000	Sheet 41

Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps.

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