The Bidean dominates Glencoe, a superb mountain massif boasting two Munro summits and a number of spectacular subsidiary tops. Hikes to Stob Coire Nan Lochan take you to a top that is arguably even more dramatically situated than the two Munros.

An incredible maze of ridges, peaks and corries, many find the Bidean’s huge presence daunting on first acquaintance. There’s a lifetime of adventure to discover here, though the going can be challenging.

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

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1. Bidean nam Bian and Stop Coire Sgreamhach loop — Glencoe National Nature Reserve

11.6km

05:12

1,150m

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2. Bidean nam Bian massif loop — Glencoe National Nature Reserve

15.2km

06:40

1,130m

1,140m

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3. View of Glencoe – View of Stob Coire nan Lochan loop from Kentallen

8.55km

05:07

970m

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Wongy

September 14, 2021

From Bidean nam Bian, which stands at 3,773 feet (1,150 m), you descend down to a rocky path. Sometimes, it's obscured and we took a route around the red rocks instead, which seemed slightly safer. It's then a climb to the next summit of Stob Coire nan Lochan, which stands at 3,658 feet (1,115 m). It's joyful on the legs after ascending all of that way.

The summit of Stob Coire nan Lochan seems to attract some larger flies than our midge friends, not sure why. We didn’t spend too long at this summit and descended to get away from them.

It certainly feels like you are on top of the world when you come around to this section, you can see where you have come from and the amazing views of every other distant peak you could wish to tackle. We will definitely be back again soon.

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

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1. Bidean nam Bian and Stop Coire Sgreamhach loop — Glencoe National Nature Reserve

2. Bidean nam Bian massif loop — Glencoe National Nature Reserve

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