Buachaille Etive Beag Hike
Key facts about the hike
- Difficulty
- Moderate Hikes are rated from very easy to very hard: my difficulty scale
- Duration
- 5h Estimated time, short breaks included (photos, water, snacks), picnic not included: how it is calculated
- Distance
- 8.5km
- out and back
- Elevation gain
- 950m
- Type of route
- Out and back
- Maximum altitude
- 958 m
- Vertiginous Five levels, depending on how exposed the route is: the levels in detail
- Slightly
- Marked
- No
- Popularity
- Moderate
- Region
- Glencoe
- Start point
- 56.66273, -4.95859
- Activity
- Hiking
Hike overview
The Buachaille Etive Beag hike, which means "little shepherd of Etive" in Gaelic, allows you to climb two Munros connected by a magnificent 3-kilometer-long ridge: Stob Coire Raineach (925 m) and Stob Dubh (958 m), the mountain's highest point.
Located in the iconic Glencoe Valley, this hike rewards you with exceptional views of Loch Etive and the surrounding peaks, including the iconic Buachaille Etive Mòr, Aonach Eagach, and Bidean nam Bian. This route is an excellent introduction to the Glencoe Valley mountains, as it is more accessible than most of its neighbors.
Map and elevation profile of the hike
Buachaille Etive Beag Hike
Difficulties of the hike
Although the trail is unmarked, it is well-trodden and easy to follow. The passage of numerous hikers has formed a clear and obvious path along the entire route. The ascent to the Mam Buidhe Pass is on a well-maintained trail maintained by the National Trust for Scotland with rocky steps that make it easier to climb. Walking along the ridge is very pleasant and offers magnificent panoramas. It is technically easy and not vertiginous.
What you'll love
- The breathtaking views from the summits: You can admire Loch Etive stretching southward, the Glencoe valley to the north, and identify the iconic peaks around you, such as Bidean nam Bian and the majestic Buachaille Etive Mòr nearby.
- The unforgettable ridge crossing between the two peaks: A panoramic walking experience in a high mountain atmosphere for about three kilometers.
- The accessibility of this hike compared to other Glencoe routes: It's an excellent choice for climbing two Munros in one day thanks to its well-maintained trail.
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