Ballachulish
Take a wander through pretty Ballachulish
Slate from Ballachulish once kept the rain out of many houses in Glasgow and Edinburgh. The quarry was active from 1692 to 1955 – now it’s the start of a route through mature forest, with great views of Loch Leven and its islands.
Need a break?
There are several places to eat in Ballachulish, as well as public toilets.
Walking trails
Brecklet Path
Climb up past the slate quarries for great views of Loch Leven and Beinn a' Bheithir, then lose yourself in the atmospheric forest beyond.
Long steep slopes for up to half a mile. Firm but uneven gravel surface throughout. Includes three gates.
1 ¾ miles / 2.7 km Allow 1 hour
How to get here
Park at the Visitor Information Centre in Ballachulish and cross the road to the old quarry. The trail through the forest starts from here. The car park is at grid reference NN 083 584.
Using SatNav?
PH49 4JB is the nearest postcode.
Public transport
You’ll find details of public transport to Ballachulish at Traveline Scotland.
Nearby places
There are more trails at Glencoe Lochan, and some great hill routes from Ballachulish, just down the road. Download our guide map for details, and for more fabulous forests to explore along the Great Glen between Ballachulish and Inverness.
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