Hill Walking Holidays in Glencoe
Embrace the spirit of adventure and escape to the Scottish Highlands with a stay at either of our two Glencoe cottages, the quintessential base for your hill walking holiday in Glencoe. With a captivating landscape of rugged peaks, serene lochs, and sweeping valleys, Glencoe is a paradise for hill walkers, and Little Dunire is your gateway to it all.
Set amidst the awe-inspiring beauty of Glencoe, Little Dunire offers up to six guests, and Kentra sleeping 2 guests, are both comfortable and cosy bases to return to after a day of exploring. But it’s the location that truly sets our cottages apart. Renowned for its stunning hill walking routes, Glencoe offers trails to suit all abilities, from gentle loch-side strolls to challenging climbs.
If you’re looking for an easy start, the Glencoe Lochan trails, located just a short distance from the cottages, provide beautiful forest walks with outstanding views over the loch and the Pap of Glencoe. For a moderate challenge, the Glencoe Orbital Track circles the village offering stunning panoramas of the Glencoe mountains.
More experienced mountaineers might want to tackle the *Aonach Eagach ridge, known as the narrowest ridge on the British mainland, or the Ballachulish Horseshoe, both offering thrilling climbs and breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
The famous West Highland Way, Scotland’s premier long-distance trail, passes nearby, providing an opportunity for an unforgettable day walk or even a multi-day hiking adventure.
For winter enthusiasts, the Glencoe Mountain Resort and Nevis Range, easily accessible from the cottage, are perfect for exploring snow-covered trails and frost-kissed landscapes.
*Above all we want you to have an amazing time when staying at the cottages wether out on the hill or relaxing at the cottages. With that in mind, if your are at all unsure about your capability in the hills and mountains, please seek the advice of a trained mountain leader – just ask us and we can put you in contact with some fantastic guides.
Inside Little Dunire, comfort is paramount. Each of our rooms is ensuite, offering each guest their own private space. Our flexible ‘zip and link’ beds ensure a restful night’s sleep whether you’re travelling as singles or couples. A cosy, inviting living area complete with a warming wood-burning stove offers the ideal space for relaxation and recounting the day’s adventures. Meanwhile, Kentra Cottage, with its spacious open-plan layout and underfloor heating, provides an inviting retreat for couples or solo travellers. The gigantic super king-size oak bed is regularly praised for its comfort, ensuring a refreshing night’s sleep after a day of hill walking.
In both cottages, you’ll find a cosy and inviting living area. Little Dunire boasts a warming wood-burning stove, the perfect setting for relaxation and recounting the day’s adventures. In Kentra, the unique character and charm of the cottage, with its open wooden roof beams and bespoke hardwood furniture, creates a tranquil atmosphere, ideal for unwinding. Both spaces are meticulously designed to offer you a place of comfort and relaxation amidst your Highland adventures.
We bring the magic of the Highlands to your doorstep, providing an unforgettable base for your hill walking holiday. Discover the exhilarating trails, experience the Scottish wilderness, and then return home to the warm, inviting embrace of either of our cottages – truly a hill walker’s haven.
For more tips and walking routes head over to Walkhighlands
