Devil's Staircase (West Highland Way)

Devil's Staircase (West Highland Way)

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Devil's Staircase (West Highland Way)

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Location: Kinlochleven, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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September 5, 2018

Hiking

The Devil's Staircase is a difficult path up and over the Aonach Eagach ridge, taking you from Glen Coe to Kinlochleven. It was both built and named by British soldiers …

Caro "LadyOutdoors"

June 22, 2018

Hiking

A strenuous but achievable climb. The view is worthwhile, especially in good weather, a trip to the nearby summit Stob Mhic Mhartuin is worthwhile.

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Andrew

September 29, 2021

Hiking

Easier that made out to be. If you've been up any small hills then this is no different. Loose and gravel path but nothing difficult.

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Elevation 540 m

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Location: Kinlochleven, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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