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Glen Coe – landscape photo of brown mountains📷 Photo by Malcolm Lightbody on Unsplash
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Glen Coe

Glencoe, United Kingdom

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A dramatic Highland glen on the A82, with waterfalls and walks from almost every lay-by.

Nearest town
Glencoe, United Kingdom
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
56.6826, -5.0180
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.

Nearby

Sun setting on Commando Memorial© Jock in Northumberland · CC BY-SA 4.0
History

Commando Memorial

Spean Bridge, United Kingdom
Glenfinnan Viaduct at Loch Shiel 2© Paul Stümke · CC BY-SA 4.0
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History

Glenfinnan Viaduct

Glenfinnan, United Kingdom
Duart Castle on Mull - panoramio (1)© Lobster1 · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Duart Castle

Craignure, United Kingdom
Inveraray Castle – a large castle like building surrounded by treesPhoto by Ray Harrington on Unsplash
History

Inveraray Castle

Inveraray, United Kingdom

Campsites nearby

  • Red Squirrel CampsiteCampsite
    4 km from Glen Coe
    TentsCaravansToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Glencoe Camping & Caravanning ClubCampsite
    4 km from Glen Coe
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Glencoe Mountain ResortCampsite
    13 km from Glen Coe
    TentsDrinking waterShowersDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping ParkCampsite
    14 km from Glen Coe · 190 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Ben Nevis Holiday ParkMotorhome stopover
    18 km from Glen Coe
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Linnhe Lochside Holiday ParkCampsite
    20 km from Glen Coe
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Glen Coe?

Glen Coe is in Glencoe, United Kingdom, at GPS 56.6826, -5.0180. It is about 16 km from Fort William.

Can you camp near Glen Coe?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Caolasnacon Caravan & Camping Park, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 25 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

What is there to see near Glen Coe?

Places worth a stop nearby: Commando Memorial (24 km), Glenfinnan Viaduct (33 km), Duart Castle (46 km) and Inveraray Castle (50 km).

When is the best time to visit Glen Coe?

Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)