Glen Coe Lochan
Glen Coe Lochan
Click on each Nature Connection Activity icon to see details and a 360º view of the surroundings.
Starting Point
Nature Connection Activity
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Useful Extra Directions
The loop above, including the furthest nature connection activity on the left, is just over a mile. The paths are mainly smooth gravel with some slightly uneven sections, and includes a small number of short gentle gradients. The loop around the Lochan is wheelchair friendly and all the nature connection activities can be engaged in from the main path.
Click on each Nature Connection Activity icon to see details and a 360º view of the surroundings.
About Glen Coe Lochan
Glencoe Lochan includes a stunning woodland surrounding the lochan (a small loch) which is located in a truly idyllic setting, just north of the village of Glencoe. The woodland around Glencoe Lochan was planted in 1895 by Lord Strathcona, who was born in Scotland but emigrated to Canada at the age of 18. He returned several years later with his Canadian wife, Isabella, and they acquired the Glencoe Estate, but Isabella became increasingly homesick for her ancestral lands in Canada. In an attempt to reduce his wife's depression, Lord Strathcona had this forest painstakingly planted with trees native to North America to remind his wife of her homeland, and he granted it to her as a private refuge.
Getting Here
From the A82 head north east through Glencoe village and over the hump-back bridge. The gateway to Glencoe Lochan is on your left and signposted. A little way up turn right through the barrier and proceed to the car park.
The nearest postcode is PH49 4HT.
Forestry and Land Scotland have recently introduced charging for parking in many of their car parks.
The charges to park at this forest car park are:
£1 for up to 1 hour for all vehicles
£3 for all day for a car with up to 7 seats
Blue badge holders park free, but please display your Blue Badge clearly.
Public Transport
Both local and national bus services stop at or near Glencoe village. It is then a 15 to 20 minute walk to Glencoe Lochan. You can plan your journey at Traveline Scotland.
This interactive nature connection map was funded with grants from
Think Health Think Nature and The Highlands and Islands Climate Hub.
