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Ballachulish Slate Quarry – View of the Mountain loop from Ballachulish

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Ballachulish Slate Quarry – View of the Mountain loop from Ballachulish

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Ballachulish Slate Quarry – View of the Mountain loop from Ballachulish

03:37

11.4km

400m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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441 m

Ballachulish Slate Quarry

Highlight • Natural

The Ballachulish Slate Quarry was established in 1692 and produced tons of material for roofs in the area. The peak was in the 18th century, but quarrying stopped in 1955 for good. Today you can stroll and hike through a nice park.

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904 m

View of Ballachulish Slate Quarries and Loch Leven from Brecklet Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Brecklet Path is a waymarked trail that climbs high above the old Ballachulish Slate Quarries. It gives stunning views out over Lock Leven and the surrounding countryside. The path is well defined on a circular 2.9 kilometre (1.8-mile) route that starts at the Tourist Information Centre car park in Ballachulish.

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1.29 km

View of Ballachulish and Loch Leven

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's a clear path, but not sure I'd call it "easy" - it's pretty steep up from the quarry. Really worth it for a great view at a spot with a picnic table. Just as you hit the treeline, there's a gate - go through it. It looks like you can continue on the downhill side of the fence, but the bench and rest of the trail are on the other side, so go through the gate.

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2.62 km

View of the Glencoe Valley and Loch Leven

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view into the valley toward Glencoe National Nature Reserve is breathtaking, showcasing the dramatic landscape of the Scottish Highlands. It's surrounded by towering peaks and steep mountain slopes, and often shrouded in mist, adding to its mystical atmosphere.

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6.27 km

Small Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

7.40 km

View of the Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.01 km

Inverrigan

Highlight • Forest

beautiful walk at Glencoe

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10.9 km

Ballachulish Slate Arch

Highlight • Monument

The slate arch is a relic of a clever system that was built in 1822 to transport the slate from the nearby quarry to Loch Leven. There was another quarry inclined plane which is gone.

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11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.45 km

2.62 km

693 m

612 m

Surfaces

4.43 km

2.60 km

1.75 km

1.53 km

909 m

158 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

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Weather

Friday 26 June

21°C

14°C

96 %

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Ballachulish Slate Quarry – View of the Mountain loop from Ballachulish

Ballachulish Slate Quarry

View of Ballachulish Slate Quarries and Loch Leven from Brecklet Path

View of Ballachulish and Loch Leven

View of the Glencoe Valley and Loch Leven

Small Waterfall

View of the Mountain

Inverrigan

Ballachulish Slate Arch

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