Bidean nam Bian and Stob Coire Sgreamhach
The highest mountain in Argyll: up Coire nan Lochan, round the rim and down the Lost Valley.
- Distance
- 13.7 km
- Ascent
- 1220 m
- Time
- 5.5–7 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 1149 m
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About this walk
Bidean nam Bian and Stob Coire Sgreamhach is a hard 13.7 km circular walk with 1,220 m of ascent, taking 5.5 to 7 hours. It starts at Three Sisters car parks, A82 Glen Coe (grid reference NN 159 570). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Bidean nam Bian at 1,149 m.
Bidean nam Bian is the highest point in Argyll, a complex mountain hidden behind the Three Sisters of Glen Coe. The route climbs into Coire nan Lochan, between Gearr Aonach and Aonach Dubh, and up onto the rim of the corrie.
From Bidean the ridge leads to Stob Coire Sgreamhach, then the route drops steeply from the Bealach Dearg into Coire Gabhail, the Lost Valley, where the MacDonalds hid their cattle. The headwall descent is steep and loose, and the ridges are exposed. This is serious ground in winter.
Route
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1
Coire nan Lochan
Cross the river and climb the path into Coire nan Lochan.
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2
Bidean nam Bian
Climb onto the corrie rim and follow the ridge to Bidean nam Bian's summit.
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3
The Lost Valley
Continue to Stob Coire Sgreamhach, then descend steeply from the Bealach Dearg into Coire Gabhail and back down to the road.
Summits
1072 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Bidean nam Bian and Stob Coire Sgreamhach take?
- Most walkers take 5.5–7 hours for the 13.7 km route, which has 1,220 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Three Sisters car parks, A82 Glen Coe (grid reference NN 159 570). Large lay-by car parks on the A82; very busy in summer.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Citylink buses run through Glen Coe; ask the driver about stopping. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Rough, rocky paths; steep scree and exposed ridges; a steep, loose descent into Coire Gabhail.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Bidean nam Bian (1149 m, Munro); Stob Coire Sgreamhach (1072 m, Munro).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Glen Coe is cared for by the National Trust for Scotland. Avalanche risk in winter: check the Scottish Avalanche Information Service.
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