Glencoe, United Kingdom

Glencoe

A dramatic glacial valley ringed by steep, brooding mountains.

  • Apr–Oct
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Glencoe

Day 1

  1. MorningHike the Lost Valley trail into a hidden valley where clans hid stolen cattle.
  2. AfternoonDrive the valley road and stop at the Three Sisters viewpoint and the Glencoe Visitor Centre.
  3. EveningHave dinner and a dram at the Clachaig Inn, a climbers' pub.

Day 2

Ride the Glencoe Mountain chairlift, or drive down Glen Etive.

What to eat

Haggis, neeps and tatties, and a Highland whisky.

Local tips

Make the most of Glencoe

Beat the crowds

Glencoe is busy in summer around the main viewpoints. Early mornings are quiet.

Best photo spot

The Three Sisters from the viewpoint on the A82 road through the valley.

Getting there

Drive the A82 road, or take the bus between Glasgow and Fort William.

Don't miss nearby

The Lost Valley hike, a beautiful walk into a hidden valley.

Good to know

The weather changes fast; bring waterproofs. Midges can be fierce in summer.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Glencoe

Getting there

  • Glasgow Airport (GLA)100 km away
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)135 km away
  • Glasgow105 km away
  • Edinburgh145 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeApr–Oct
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryUnited Kingdom

Questions

Glencoe: good to know

Is Glencoe worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. A dramatic glacial valley ringed by steep, brooding mountains.

How many days do you need in Glencoe?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Glencoe?

The best time to visit is Apr to Oct. Glencoe is busy in summer around the main viewpoints. Early mornings are quiet.

How do you get to Glencoe?

The nearest airport is Glasgow Airport (GLA), about 100 km away. Drive the A82 road, or take the bus between Glasgow and Fort William.

What is there to see near Glencoe?

Nearby hidden places include Eilean Donan Castle (70 km), Loch Lomond (82 km) and Pitlochry (84 km).

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