Gearr Aonach, Glencoe. June 2008

Glencoe is a wonderful area for walking, scrambling or climbing and just half an hour drive from Fort William. Ill famed for the dreadful massacre but really it's the beautiful, striking mountains that make a lasting impression as they suddenly and spectacularly come into view as you drive across Rannoch Moor on the A82. There are numerous mountains and hills to choose from for a days hiking in the glen. Bidean nam Bian is the highest peak in the area. Close by are famous and well known mountains such as the Aonach Eagach and Buachaille Etive Mor amongst many other hills of Munro stature.

Scrambling on Stob Dearg, May 2010

Buachaille Etive Mor is the most striking mountain in Glencoe. The famous image of this typical mountain shape guards the entrance to Glencoe as you drive up from the south on the A82. The actual peak is Stob Dearg, 'The Buachaille' is a long ridge walk consisting of three summits, two of which are Munros. As well as the walking route up Corrie an Tullach, there is other spectacular scrambling routes onto the summit. The views form the top are quite spectacular looking down onto Rannoch Moor.

Stob Dearg, Feb 2003

It's fantastic in winter too!

Aonach Eagach, June 2008

The Aonach Eagach ridge is a spectacular ridge that requires scrambling skills and a head for heights! Ranked as the most difficult Munros on the Scottish mainland. he two Munros are at either end of the long ridge and to get from one Munro to the other involves scrambling across an airy ridge. The two Munros can be tackled more easily omitting the ridge and pinnacle if desired, but that misses all the fun.

Sgoor Fiannaidh, Aonach Eagach. March 2010

A great walk, summer or winter to the western summit, Sgorr Fiannaidh with majestic views.

Bidean nam Bian. Aug 2006

Nearing the summit of Bidean nam Bian. The highest summit south of Ben Nevis and the highest point in Argyll. Great views back to Aonach Eagach and out to the West toward Ardgour. There are many options for routes to the top, one of the most popular is aia 'The lost valley'.

Scrambling on Beinn a' Bheithir, Sept 2008

There are some great scrambling opportunities on many of the Glencoe hills. Beinn a' Bheithir is a grand horseshoe ridge hike above the village of Ballachulish. Some folk name it the Ballachuilish Horseshoe. Terrific views down onto Loch Leven and out west to Loch Linnhe.

Coire Gabhail, May 2010

Stob Coire Gabhail or more commonly known as 'The Lost Valley' takes less than  one hour to reach from the car park in Glencoe. A beautiful spot to rest before embarking on a variety of routes up onto the ridges of Bidean nam Bian.