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Glencoe Lochan
 

The woodland was planted by Lord Strathcona in the nineteenth century in an attempt to recreate the Pacific NorthWest for his homesick native-American wife. A lochan nestles in the centre of the wood surrounded by majestic conifers and rugged mountains

How to get there:

Glencoe is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NN1059

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Turn off the A82(T) at Glencoe village. Pass through the village and over the River Coe bridge. The entrance to the woodland is signposted on your left a short distance later.

Start your visit from:

Glencoe Lochan car park

Other places to go in Glencoe

HOSPITAL LOCHAN IN AUTUMN COLOUR WITH THE MAMORE HILLS BEHIND

Facilities:

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Activities:

WalkingFishingPicnic

Contact:

Helen Wilson
Recreation Support
01631 566155
e-mail: helen.wilson@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


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