Ballachulish Slate Quarry – Slate Miners' Ruins loop from Ballachulish

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Ballachulish Slate Quarry – Slate Miners' Ruins loop from Ballachulish

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Ballachulish Slate Quarry – Slate Miners' Ruins loop from Ballachulish

01:26

4.74km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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853 m

Ballachulish Slate Quarry

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The Ballachulish Slate Quarry was established in 1692 and produced tons of material for roofs in the area. The peak was in the 18th century, but quarrying stopped in 1955 …

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1.37 km

View of Ballachulish Slate Quarries and Loch Leven from Brecklet Path

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The Brecklet Path is a waymarked trail that climbs high above the old Ballachulish Slate Quarries. It gives stunning views out over Lock Leven and the surrounding countryside. The path …

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1.62 km

View of Ballachulish and Loch Leven

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alone among the mountains a man can have dignity - marak

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1.95 km

View of Ballachulish and Loch Leven

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It's a clear path, but not sure I'd call it "easy" - it's pretty steep up from the quarry. Really worth it for a great view at a spot with …

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2.80 km

Slate Miners' Ruins

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Not sure what this was, but dwellings for slate miners is a good guess. Completely taken over by moss now.

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4.74 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.49 km

695 m

483 m

Surfaces

2.81 km

695 m

680 m

483 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

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Comments

August 27, 2025,Ballachulish Slate Quarry

Slate from the East Laroch quarries has been used for centuries to roof large parts of the Edinburgh and Glasgow skyline. In 1955, the quarries closed, and the population became impoverished. Today, tourism is bringing prosperity once again. The short hike took me into the breathtaking quarry basin and then up to a hill. Unfortunately, I had to cut the …

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