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About Glenachulish circular route
This route climbs from the car park to explore the basin that is Glenachulish which was carved by the ice during the last ice-age. The hillsides are very steep here and the road has to double back on itself to climb sufficiently to reach the head of the glen.
Look out for the scars of a large landslip - the trees which once grew here ended up in the sea! The climb is well worth the effort with splendid views over to North Ballachulish and the Mamores. Return down the other side of the glen to the car park.
How to get there:
Glenachulish circular route can be started from Glenachulish car park in Glenachulish which is part of Glencoe. Ballachulish is the nearest town or village.
From Fort William and Ballachulish take the A828 west from the roundabout (signposted Oban). A few hundred metres past the Ballachulish Hotel turn left, signposted Glenachulish.
Follow this road for around half a mile to the car park and access to the forest and mountains.
OS Grid Reference: NN046588
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
| Glenachulish car park Facilities. |
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| Length of trail: 4 miles |
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| Open or closed: open |
| Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest. |
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| Ruari Watt Recreation Ranger 01397 702184 e-mail: ruari.watt@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
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