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Ballachulish Slate Quarries and Loch Leven

Ballachulish

This is really a combination of two very short and easy but contrasting walks. The first is a visit to the old Ballachulish slate quarries which supplied most of Scotland with slates for generations; after this look at industrial heritage the second part of the walk is a delightfully scenic stroll around the peninsula behind the Isles of Glencoe Hotel.

Terrain - Extremely easy walk, mostly flat terrain on prepared paths.

Grade 1

Distance 2km (1.2 miles)

Ascent 17m (56ft)