Landscape context for the route used by delayed government reinforcements.
Why this place matters
Landscape context for the route used by delayed government reinforcements.
The story on the ground
A verified Glencoe story stop and historic route: government reinforcements travelled this way during the 1692 operation. Present it as a substantial wild hillwalk, not a quick roadside photo stop.
What the evidence supports
A verified historic route, but a substantial exposed hillwalk rather than a roadside stop.
Before you go
- Start at the Altnafeadh lay-by on the A82 (grid reference NN 220 563). The signed West Highland Way climbs on a clear old military road. Allow roughly 1½–2 hours for an out-and-back visit to the pass; the full one-way route to Kinlochleven is about 9 km / 3 hours and requires return transport.
- Altnafeadh A82 lay-by, grid reference NN 220 563. Cross carefully to the signed West Highland Way path and return by the same route unless onward transport from Kinlochleven is arranged.
- Limited roadside lay-by beside the busy A82. Cross with extreme care. The path rises to about 550 m and is exposed to rapidly changing mountain weather; wear proper footwear and carry suitable clothing. No toilets or facilities on the route.