Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Glencoe SYHA£
(
08155-811219;
www.syha.org.uk
; dm £21; )
Very popular with hikers, though
the atmosphere can be a little institutional. It's a 1.5-mile walk from the village along the
minor road on the northern side of the river.
HOSTEL
Invercoe Caravan & Camping Park£
(
01855-811210;
www.invercoe.co.uk
; tent sites per person £8, campervan site £21)
Our favourite official campground in Glencoe, this place has great views of the surround-
ing mountains and is equipped with antimidge machines and a covered area for campers
to cook in.
CAMPSITE
Eating
Glencoe Café£
(
01855-811168;
www.glencoecafe.com
; mains £4-7; 10am-5pm)
This friendly cafe
is the hub of Glencoe village, serving breakfast fry-ups till 11.30am, light lunches based
around local produce (think Cullen skink, smoked salmon quiche, venison burgers), and
the best cappuccino in the glen.
CAFE
Crafts & Things£
(
01855-811325;
www.craftsandthings.co.uk
; Annat; mains £3-6; 9.30am-5pm Mon-
Fri, to 5.30pm Sat & Sun; )
Just off the main road between Glencoe village and Bal-
lachulish, the coffee shop in this craft shop is a good spot for a lunch of homemade lentil
soup with crusty rolls, ciabatta sandwiches, or just coffee and carrot cake. There are tables
outdoors, and a box of toys to keep the little ones occupied.
CAFE
Getting There & Away
Scottish Citylink (
Click here
)
buses run between Fort William and Glencoe (£7.50, 30
minutes, eight daily) and from Glencoe to Glasgow (£20, 2½ hours, eight daily). Buses
stop at Glencoe village, Glencoe Visitor Centre and Glencoe Mountain Resort.
Stagecoach (
Click here
)
bus 44 links Glencoe village with Fort William (35 minutes,
hourly Monday to Saturday, three on Sunday) and Kinlochleven (25 minutes).