Gorges · Scottish Highlands
Glen Coe
In or near Ballachulish.
Glen Coe — a gorge in scotland highlands.
Richard Sutcliffe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British gorge — a narrow, steep-sided valley typically carved by a river through resistant limestone or sandstone country.
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Place summary
Glen Coe is a prominent gorge located in the Scottish Highlands. Known for its dramatic landscapes, it features steep-sided valleys and rugged mountains. The area is significant for its natural beauty and geological formations, attracting walkers and climbers. Glen Coe is also historically relevant, being the site of notable events in Scottish history.
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- Coordinates
- 56.6667, -5.0833
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH49 4LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- manual: geonames-2652652 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
NTS Glencoe Turf and Creel House
Manor houses · 0.4 km
Glencoe Camping & Caravanning Club
Campsites · 0.7 km
Glencoe Independent Hostel
Hostels · 0.8 km
Red Squirrel Campsite
Campsites · 0.8 km
Glencoe Youth Hostel
Hostels · 0.8 km
Tom a' Ghrianain
Natural landmarks · 1.0 km
Meall Mor
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Meall Mòr
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
An Torr
Viewpoints · 1.4 km
Hagrid's Hut Viewing Point
Viewpoints · 1.4 km
Clachaig Inn
Historic pubs · 1.5 km
Signal rock
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Nearby
📷 3Manor houses · Scottish Highlands
NTS Glencoe Turf and Creel House
NTS Glencoe Turf and Creel House — a manor in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Glencoe Camping & Caravanning Club
Glencoe Camping & Caravanning Club — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Glencoe Independent Hostel
Glencoe Independent Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Red Squirrel Campsite
Red Squirrel Campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Glencoe Youth Hostel
Glencoe Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Tom a' Ghrianain
Tom a' Ghrianain — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Glen Coe
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Glencoe Camping & Caravanning Club
Glencoe Camping & Caravanning Club — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Glencoe Independent Hostel
Glencoe Independent Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Red Squirrel Campsite
Red Squirrel Campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Glencoe Youth Hostel
Glencoe Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Invercoe Caravan & Camping Park
Invercoe Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Caolasnacon Caravan & Camping Park
Caolasnacon Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 4Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Clachaig Inn
Clachaig Inn in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glen Coe?
- Glen Coe is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH49 4LA).
- What is Glen Coe?
- Glen Coe — a gorge in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Glen Coe?
- Drivers can use postcode PH49 4LA.
- How do I get to Glen Coe?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PH49 4LA. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.