Lairig Eilde and Lairig Gartain
Date: 16 August 2026
Leader: Jack
Grade: B
Number on walk: 9
Length: 14.1 km. Ascent: 560 m.
Hills climbed: None.
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We followed a good path alongside the Allt Lairig Eilde as we climbed gently to the highest point on the Lairig Eilde
The path crossed the Allt Lairig Eilde several times before we reached the col between Glen Coe and Glen Etive
The surrounding hills were shrouded by cloud for our entire walk and denied us a view of Ben Starav as we descended towards Glen Etive
This was the most difficult river crossing we encountered but fortunately we all crossed without any problems
We stopped for lunch with this view down Glen Etive to Loch Etive
We returned to Glen Coe via Lairig Gartain and paused briefly at the col before descending to Glen Coe
As we returned to Glen Coe the cloud lifted slightly and we could see Stob nan Cabar, the northern buttress of Buachaille Etive Beag
The final leg of the day’s walk was along the old road through Glen Coe which although gently graded was very boggy in places