sgurr na ciche glencoe

At around 500 metres altitude the terrain of fern and scatterings of small birch copses gave way to low scrub. Summary: A straightforward up and back down walk to the top of the distinctive breast shaped peak of Pap of Glencoe.

Un sommet de nom imprononçable en gaélique (Sgurr na Cìche) et imposant au-dessus de la ville de Glencoe. I passed some lovely small whitewashed crofts too, most showing admirable flower displays in their frontages and some such as Glencoe and North Leven Folk Museum displaying traditional tools and household wares at the fronts such as old stock pulled ploughs and washing mangle wringers. The mountain which rises to 742 metres above sea level is an unmissable and unmistakable landmark in the area around Ballachulish at the bottom of the Glen Coe pass and near to the village of Glencoe where the walk begins. It was 5.00pm when I passed the sign indicating a 3-4 hour walk.

I did know I had a +700 metre climb though. The first was a good walker coming down from the Pap in the company of his trusty and wiry Wolfhound. I wanted to climb faster but the going was still steep.

One, a group of four youngsters were excited though one of them was doubting whether the effort was worth it. I had met another couple of walkers easing their way off the top of the mountain just as I crested the summit. Hear pronunciation Press to hear pronunciation.

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All rights reserved. The path led me to a footbridge which led me over the flowing waters of Allt a' Mhuilinn which were on their way to stock the River Coe. A rough sign pointed the way. Let's say three hours is about right and four hours if you fancy a picnic up there.

Il offre également l’un des plus beaux panoramas d’Écosse, car il se situe au-dessus de la Loch Leven. It was tree lined and I could hear the waters of the River Coe flowing in a narrow woodland glade to my right. Sgurr na Ciche. It had been two and a half hours and though I had climbed as quickly as my 60 year old frame could and descended sharply I did spend 15 minutes up at the top. It is set in remote, wild country on the edge of Knoydart and commands a wonderful view down the length of Loch Nevis. The views are just sublime you know". I came to two more people on the path between the 500 metre and 600 metre marks.

After crossing the footbridge the serious climbing began. And with all the memories of the views milked in to my memory banks I set off on my way back down to Glencoe village. Next I came to a young lady sat down by the path and hunched to keep herself warm. I was also stopped by fresh inspirations with the views to the west in front of me. Sgorr na Ciche (pronounced: skor na keecha) sits prominently above Glencoe village at the northern most end of the Glencoe range. It said I should expect a 3-4 hrs walk. To the north and east I could see the full ribbon of Loch Leven stretching from Ballachulish Bridge to Kinlochmore and Kinlochleven, both of which I had walked through on my 1,100 mile Half the height to the Pap had been gained and I was puffing like Stephenson's Rocket.

And yes, I was in my element, despite the effort I was loving every minute of the climb. On a couple of the breaks I met other walkers making their way up the mountain. Information is provided free of charge; it is each walker's responsibility to check it and navigate And getting closer.

I enjoyed my walk from the car park and up the main street which effectively began my walk.

At least she had come this far. I did not know if it would be nearer 5.30pm or 6.30pm when I returned. You may even be hooked on walking". Oct 3, 2017 - Sgurr Na Ciche The Pap Of Glencoe Photograph by John McKinlay

I stayed for as long as I could allow myself on the top of the Pap of Glencoe. Randonnée en Ecosse dans la région de Glencoe Next time I see it I will admire it one more and with equal reverence. This small, in terms of its larger neighbours, but challenging peak is more commonly reffered to as 'The Pap of Glencoe'.