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Glencoe Gathering Pub – Ballachulish Slate Arch loop from Ballachulish

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United Kingdom
Scotland
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Ballachulish

Glencoe Gathering Pub – Ballachulish Slate Arch loop from Ballachulish

Hard

5.0

(2)

29

runners

Glencoe Gathering Pub – Ballachulish Slate Arch loop from Ballachulish

01:38

12.1km

450m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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852 m

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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2.18 km

The view into the valley toward Glencoe National Nature Reserve is breathtaking, showcasing the dramatic landscape of the Scottish Highlands. It's surrounded by towering peaks and steep mountain slopes, and often shrouded in mist, adding to its mystical atmosphere.

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7.01 km

4

9.31 km

Glencoe Gathering Pub

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Nice place for a pint or two 😊

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5

10.6 km

Ballachulish Slate Arch

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The slate arch is a relic of a clever system that was built in 1822 to transport the slate from the nearby quarry to Loch Leven. There was another quarry inclined plane which is gone.

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10.8 km

7

11.1 km

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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12.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.42 km

2.31 km

1.53 km

582 m

234 m

Surfaces

4.44 km

2.52 km

2.19 km

1.33 km

1.24 km

347 m

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Tuesday 13 October

14°C

6°C

98 %

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