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Loch Achtriochtan Climb via Old Glencoe Road

Glencoe And Glen Etive

Loch Achtriochtan Climb via Old Glencoe Road

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Loch Achtriochtan Climb via Old Glencoe Road

Name: Loch Achtriochtan Climb via Old Glencoe Road
Rating: 2

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

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Best Road Cycling Rides to Loch Achtriochtan Climb via Old Glencoe Road

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1. View of Castle Stalker – Oban Waterfront loop from Kentallen

131km

07:09

1,150m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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2. View of Sgorr na Ciche – Glen Etive loop from Ballachulish

80.6km

04:05

820m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Ballachulish Bridge – Peaceful Spot at the River Coe loop from Onich

29.1km

01:17

220m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Paul_C

April 10, 2025

The Loch Achtriochtan climb via Old Glencoe Road is a challenging and picturesque ascent, averaging 7% with steeper sections pushing up to 15%. The narrow, winding road climbs steadily through the dramatic landscape of Glencoe. The road surface is generally good, though damp patches and loose gravel can be tricky. The true experience is feeling dwarfed by the surrounding giants like the Three Sisters. Be prepared for exposure to strong winds funnelling through the glen. Reaching the top, you’re rewarded with stunning views over Loch Achtriochtan and surrounding peaks.

Gorgon Zola

August 5, 2025

nicer route than the A82

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Distance 4.07 km

Uphill 100 m

Downhill 30 m

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

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Loch Achtriochtan Climb via Old Glencoe Road

1. View of Castle Stalker – Oban Waterfront loop from Kentallen

2. View of Sgorr na Ciche – Glen Etive loop from Ballachulish

3. Ballachulish Bridge – Peaceful Spot at the River Coe loop from Onich

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