Winter climbing in Glencoe - Coire Nan Lochan

coire nan lochan

I had only been winter climbing in Scotland once when this section was initially written, and the guide recommended below is one which myself and Al found to be a good general guide for the region. There are more detailed, specific guides availible, but I had not used these at the time. At some stage I will update this section with more winter routes.

Recommended guides
Name Author Publisher Year
Scotish Winter Climbs Nisbet & Anderson Scottish Mountaineering Club 1996

As you are going down the pass of Glencoe towards Loch Leven and the Vilage of Glencoe, you will find two parking regions as you descent towards Loch Achtriochtan. Directly opposite the second of these is the valley leading to Coire Nan Lochan.

Stob Coire Nan Lochan

SC Gully Andy
Al on SC Gully (III) Andy at Coire Nan Lochan (Photo: Al)

NC Gully - Coire Nan Lochan

Al Andy
Al at the top of NC Gully (II) Andy near the top of NC Gully (II) (Photo: Al)
Andy Al
Andy near the top of NC Gully (II) (Photo: Al) Al on NC Gully (II)

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