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Devil's Staircase (West Highland Way)

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Devil's Staircase (West Highland Way)

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Devil's Staircase (West Highland Way)

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Location: Kinlochleven, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. The Devil's staircase to Stob Mhic Mhartuin

6.79km

02:56

400m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Devil's Staircase – Bracklinn Falls Trailhead loop from Bridge of Orchy

3.81km

01:26

260m

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. View of Buachaille Etive Mòr – Kingshouse Hotel loop from Bridge of Orchy

16.7km

05:01

490m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Chris

September 5, 2018

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.

Caro "Bandit"

June 22, 2018

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

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Andrew

September 29, 2021

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.

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Elevation 540 m

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Location: Kinlochleven, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Devil's Staircase (West Highland Way)

1. The Devil's staircase to Stob Mhic Mhartuin

2. Devil's Staircase – Bracklinn Falls Trailhead loop from Bridge of Orchy

3. View of Buachaille Etive Mòr – Kingshouse Hotel loop from Bridge of Orchy

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