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Kinlochleven Loop

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The route begins in the Gleann a Cholais Forest car park (Forestry Commission Scotland) in South Ballachulish on the south Side of Ballachulish Bridge.

From the car park in South Ballachulish, follow the track alongside the burn down the hill to find the railway path (National Cycle Route 78). Follow the path northwards until you meet the A82 just south of the Ballachulish Bridge. Turn eastwards on the traffic free path alongside the trunk road to Ballachulish and Glencoe village.

In Ballachulish, drop into the tourist information centre and cafe to discover more about the local area, the staff are very helpful and will try answer all your questions.

Before heading towards Kinlochleven, take a look around Glencoe village and visit the Glencoe and North Lorn Folk Museum. Within the traditional, heather-thatched cottages that make up the museum, there are a variety of objects that portray the history of this remarkable area.

Having looked round Glencoe village, follow the B863 northwards and then eastwards to Kinlochleven, where you can visit the world’s largest ice climbing wall, the Aluminium Story Visitor Centre or climb up to the Grey Mare’s Tail Waterfall.

Follow the B863 to head back on the other side of the loch to North Ballachulish. Half way along, you have the option of stopping at the Loch Leven Seafood Café for refreshments and to stock up on quality West Coast seafood in the shop. the views on the return leg are stunning, make sure you have a camera.