PART SIXTEEN - Glencoe and the Hidden Valley.

 

GLENCOE AND 

THE CLACHAIG INN.

Another move, this time to Invercoe caravan and motorhome park, just outside Glencoe village, for another two night stop.

The view was - well, see for yourself 😍

That little island in Loch Leven has the unusual name of 'Discussion island'.

This front part of the site was a bit 'car park' and utilitarian, but the view more that made up for it. The pitches behind us on the main site were prettier.

We wanted to go to the famous Clachaig Inn in Glencoe. We've both been there before, and were keen to revisit. There's a path to it right from the site, up behind these houses and through the woods.


The riverside walk is very pleasant, BUT I can imagine it's alive with midges in the season. There were only an odd few knocking about now though (thankfully).


As expected, views to die for all around.


Here's the happy lady - right where she belongs - in the mountains.


I've walked the West Highland Way four times now. It's probably my favourite walk. One time, my brother and I walked the Aonach Egach ridge and, running out of time, were forced to descend via the so-called 'emergency route', which drops right off that big lump on the right, and into the Clachaig - result!


A welcome sight - The Clachaing Inn


The lounge bar.

The busy Boots bar, with a superb selection of great food, beers, and of course, lots of Scotch.

The shady path back to Invercoe.


This is one of my favourite pictures from the whole holiday.

Peace and serenity personified.



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