Name: Hidden Glencoe - hillwalking weekend
Start: 2025-05-03T09:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-05-03T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Glencoe,Glencoe,PH49 4HN,GB

Escape the crowds on this weekend of guided hillwalking on lesser-known summits of Glencoe
Two days of guided hillwalking amongst the beautiful, rugged mountains of the Glencoe National Nature Reserve - with local mountain leaders. We can't confirm the weather but we can guarantee that you'll escape the crowds with our Hidden Glencoe itinerary; two tough and less-frequented summits which are always worth the effort:
Day 1: Sgòr na h- Ulaidh is also known as the hidden or forgotten Munro of Glencoe, being out of sight for from the main road through the glen. Set-back towards Glen Creran, this summit is also a tough hike - but worth it for the views into Argyll and over the back of the Bidean nam Bian massif.
Day 2: Garbh - bheinn , is a Corbett at 808m, tucked behind the infamous Aonach Eagach ridge. Despite being a relatively short walk from the road, this peak puts up quite the battle for its worthwhile summit views!
Overcome the low-level bogs and hold onto your morale for the loose path on gravel and scree to pass through boulders - finally you will reach a spectacular viewpoint. Look ahead over Rannoch Moor to Schiehallion, and back over your shoulder down Loch Leven to admire the outline of the Pap of Glencoe with Loch Linnhe beyond.
These are not easy hikes are they are pathless in places too. You will require a good level of hill fitness to get the most from this weekend. The exact routes taken will depend on the weather but all will enjoy the impressive scenery, as we take the 'trail less traveled' over the quieter mountains of Glencoe.
Our ethos is friendly and supportive and walking pace will be relaxed and sociable. To find out more about what's involved visit: www.girlsonhills.com/faqs
Founders of Girls on Hills, Keri and Nancy, both live in Glencoe and have been guiding groups in these mountains for over 8 years. As a local mountain leader, Keri also has experience as a Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team volunteer and Nancy is also a volunteer who has lived in the village and explored these hills for over 35 years. We are proud to call Glencoe our home and enjoy sharing its beauty and history with likeminded women.
Two days of guided hillwalking with our local team of guides
Group evening meal on the Saturday night (optional), cost not incl.
We can sometimes offer a shuttle service for those travelling by public transport and are committed to making your logistics work. We will also encourage lift-sharing whilst in Glencoe, to reduce environmental impact and pressure on busy parking areas.
We pride ourselves on being 'approachable and relatable' so please do get in touch with any concerns or queries you might have now or nearer to the event. We look forward to having some fun and showing you some incredible mountains hidden in our back garden!
For our standard T&Cs please visit: www.girlsonhills.com/terms-and-conditions
** Guiding and instruction will be with a Summer Mountain Leader qualified guide. Please note that Girls on Hills guides will amend our intinerary according to the weather and may need to shorten the day if conditions are poor.