Scotland with children | Glencoe | The Lost Valley

As soon as I heard the name of this place, I knew immediately that we must see this place. The Lost Valley ... it sounds so mysterious and inviting. This place is only 2 hours and 40 minutes from Edinburgh, the entire route to Glencoe is beautiful, you won't be bored. I always sit all the way with my nose stuck to the glass and admire these unique views.

History of The Lost Valley in Glencoe


According to Discover Glencoe, The Lost Valley was where the Macdonalds (farmers I’m guessing) were supposed to hide the cattle they had stolen from their neighbours. According to geologists, The Lost Valley was formed by the weight of ice that could not escape from the valley as the huge ice cap flowed down to the sea through the pass of Glencoe. As the gorge is deep and a brief scramble is required, the Discover Glencoe asks that visitors contemplate on how the Macdonalds could get their cattle up there in the first place? I suppose, that will always remain a mystery.

DIRECTIONS TO THE LOST VALLEY WALK IN GLENCOE


  • Distance: 4 km/ 2.5 miles
  • Time: 2-3 hours ((4 hours if you count the picnic and soaking in the river 😉 )
  • Ascent: 335m
  • Level of difficulty: Moderate
  • Parking: Along the A82 – there is a large carpark ( Three Sisters carpark) on the right side of the road if coming from Edinburgh.
  • Path: Mostly rocky, along the stream.
  • Children: I think older children can handle this tour. The path is uphill, but it is interesting and not monotonous, which makes it a great adventure for children. There are some rocks that I would consider dangerous and part of the path that is right on the cliff so take care of yourself and your kids
  • Dogs must be reasonably fit and watch the dog carefully closer to the cliffs.
Dramatic mountain landscape in Scottish highlands with green slopes and rocky peaks.
Children playing on stone wall along hiking trail in Scottish highlands.
Person examining something while hiking rocky mountain trail with others in background.
Looking down metal grating stairs on mountain hiking trail surrounded by greenery.
People walking across wooden footbridge on forest hiking trail.
Hikers climbing steep rocky path with wooden handrail in dense forest.
Hikers navigate a steep woodland trail through dense foliage on a rugged mountain path.
A hiker climbs over rocky terrain while exploring a mountain trail.
A weathered wooden boardwalk path extends through natural grassland.
Adventurous hikers climb steep rocky terrain on a challenging mountain trail.
Hikers trek through a forested trail with sunlight filtering through the trees.
A dog accompanies hikers as they traverse rocky terrain near a stream.
Hikers traverse a steep mountain trail surrounded by lush ferns and rocky outcrops.
A border collie stands proudly on a rocky outcrop against a cloudy sky.
Rock climbers carefully navigate steep terrain on a challenging mountain face.

That is the rocks that I would consider dangerous, it was a dry day and still very slippery

A hiker climbs steep mountain terrain with dramatic valley views in the background.
Hiker ascending steep rocky terrain on mountain trail surrounded by trees on overcast day.
Hiker traversing rocky mountain path with dramatic peaks and valleys in background.
Two hikers walking distant mountain trail with snow-capped peaks and valley views.
Hikers in vast mountain valley with dramatic peaks and patches of snow under cloudy sky.
Two adventurers taking a break on grassy mountainside during hiking expedition.
Group resting on hillside overlooking dramatic mountain valley with snow patches.
Close-up shot of hands holding a sandwich against blurred mountain background.
Small bird perched among grass and rocks in natural mountain habitat.
Hikers enjoying playful moment on grassy mountain slope with valley views.
Dramatic mountain landscape with deep valley and peaks under blue sky with white clouds.
A couple enjoys a piggyback ride while hiking in the mountains with snow-capped peaks visible in the background.
People relaxing on a large rock formation in a mountainous landscape under cloudy skies.
Two children sitting together on a rock with a scenic mountain valley behind them.
A border collie and children sit on rocky outcrop with mountains in the background.
Dramatic mountain valley landscape with patches of snow and green slopes under cloudy skies.
A black and white border collie sits alert in the grass with mountains in the background.
Hikers on a mountain trail overlooking a dramatic valley landscape.
Two people climbing rocks near a scenic waterfall on a sunny day.
Person exploring a rocky stream bed in a mountainous setting.
Someone crouches by a mountain stream among rocks on a sunny day.
Adventurer climbing on large boulders in a wooded mountain setting.
Adventure seeker sitting on large rocks near a waterfall wearing casual outdoor attire.

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