Lairig Gartain is the long valley separating the Buachaille Etives Beag and Mòr. The trail through the floor of the valley connects Glen Coe with Glen Etive and can also be used to access both Buachailles too. The River Coupall chuckles alongside the path on its way down to meet the River Etive below the iconic pyramid of Stob Dearg.

Ian Baines

June 10, 2024

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The Lairig Gartain is a deep valley dividing the two Buachailles, Mòr and Beag. It is also where the River Coupall rises before flowing around Buachaille Etive Mòr and descending down Glen Etive. Often wet, it is a good walking route through from Glen Etive to Glencoe and most walkers climbing Buachaille Etive Mòr will descend into it on their return.

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1. Buachaille Etive Mòr, Stob Dearg and Stob na Bròige loop

14.6km

07:03

950m

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2. Munros of Buachaille Etive Mor loop via Stob Dearg, Stob na Broige, Stob Dubh, Stob Coire Raineach — Glencoe National Nature Reserve

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10:23

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3. View of Glen Nevis – Lairig Gartain Valley loop from Stob nan Cabar

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06:00

600m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Location: Glencoe And Glen Etive, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Lairig Gartain Valley

1. Buachaille Etive Mòr, Stob Dearg and Stob na Bròige loop

2. Munros of Buachaille Etive Mor loop via Stob Dearg, Stob na Broige, Stob Dubh, Stob Coire Raineach — Glencoe National Nature Reserve

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