Walking Britain 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 |
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The Lost Valley, Glen Coe
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Bidean nam Bian via Stob Coire nan Lochan, Glencoe
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WHW - Day 6 -Kinlocheven to Fort William
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Binnein Mor from Kinlochleven
Grade - mod/hard
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Am Bodach and Stob Coire a' Chairn from Kinlochleven
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Buachaille Etive Beag, Glen Coe
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Mamores Ridge - Stob Ban, Am Bodach and Sgurr an Iubhair
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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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