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Buachaille Etive Mor, Argyll and Bute - The Great Herdsman

Summary

Circular walk in the Glen Coe Area with superb views of Scotland’s most rugged region and a state-of-the-art visitor centre. Rough paths, heavily eroded in places, over often steep, high and exposed ground. Serious high mountains. Risky in winter.
Difficulty:
Technical
Distance:
8.1 miles (13.1 km)
Walking time:
06h 00m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Altnafeadh, on the A86

lat: 56.6647091

lon: -4.9049751

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