Devil's Staircase (West Highland Way)

The Devil's Staircase is a difficult path up and over the Aonach Eagach ridge, taking you from Glen Coe to Kinlochleven. It was both built and named by British soldiers working for General Wade during his road-building programme in the early 1700s.

The name is thought to have been disturbingly prophetic as many workers tasked with building the Blackwater Dam lost their lives here after attempting the climb with a skinful from the Kingshouse Hotel.

The path itself takes you up to the highest point on the West Highland Way, at 1,768 feet (539 m), and rewards you with seemingly endless views of the surrounding moorland and mountains.

A strenuous but achievable climb. The view is worthwhile, especially in good weather, a trip to the nearby summit Stob Mhic Mhartuin is worthwhile.

Easier that made out to be. If you've been up any small hills then this is no different. Loose and gravel path but nothing difficult.