Pap of Glencoe from Glencoe Village (Route B)
Introduction to Walk 1234
County/Area - Highland
Author - Andy Smith
Length - 5.0 miles / 8.1 km
Ascent - 2460 feet / 745 metres
Time - 5 hours 0 minutes
Grade - mod/hard
The Pap of Glencoe is a relatively straightforward walk from the village of Glen Coe. This Scottish hill overlooks the infamous Glen Coe and also provides excellent views across the surrounding mountains and lochs.
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Ordnance Survey Explorer 384 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
Anquet OS Explorer 384 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
Ordnance Survey Landranger 41 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY |
Anquet OS Landranger 41 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. |
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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
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