Resort guide · United Kingdom

Glencoe Mountain: Our Ski Guide

Scotland’s first commercial ski area, on Meall a’ Bhuiridh above Rannoch Moor: 8 lifts, 20 runs, the longest and steepest runs in the country and lodges at the foot of the lifts. Scottish skiing depends entirely on the snow and the wind: seasons are short and change from day to day, so check the operator’s mountain report before you set off.

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The back story

Season: Starts when the snow arrives and ends when it disappears (operator); 2026/27 prices published · Ski area: 8 lifts and 20 runs over more than 200 hectares on Meall a’ Bhuiridh · History: Scotland’s first commercial ski area; first overhead lift 1956 · Lift pass: Adult midweek day £35, weekend/holiday £40 (operator, 2026/27) · Distances: 26 miles from Fort William, 74 miles from Glasgow (operator)

The back story

Glencoe Mountain: the back story

Glencoe Mountain·In depth

Scotland’s first commercial ski area, on Meall a’ Bhuiridh above Rannoch Moor: the longest and steepest runs in the country, a famous snow-holding record and lodges at the foot of the lifts.

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Lift passes, ski schools and hire

2026/27 prices published

Glencoe Mountain lift pass

Glencoe Mountain·Lift pass·€€

An adult midweek day pass costs £35 and a weekend or holiday day £40 in 2026/27; pre-book online.

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Lessons for adults and children

Glencoe Mountain Snowsports School

Glencoe Mountain·Ski and snowboard school·€€

The resort’s own school, for first-timers and improvers; the 2026/27 lesson calendar goes on sale in November 2026, with a two-day pre-season weekend in November.

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Pass, lesson and hire together

Glencoe Megadeals for beginners

Glencoe Mountain·Beginner package·€€

Beginner packages that bundle a lift ticket, instruction and equipment hire: from £85 for an adult at weekends with a two-hour lesson (2026/27).

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Pre-book 24 hours ahead

Glencoe Mountain equipment hire

Glencoe Mountain·Ski and snowboard hire·€€

Ski or snowboard packages at £35 a day for adults and £28 for juniors in 2026/27, plus jacket and salopette hire.

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Where to stay, every budget

Who it suits. On a budget: A microlodge at the foot of the lifts, a £35 midweek day pass and a beginner Megadeal with lesson and hire. Mid-range: The Clachaig Inn or Kingshouse, with the White Corries Cafe for lunch and malts by the fire in the evening. Luxury: A suite at Glencoe House, the former home of Lord Strathcona, at the western end of the glen.

At the foot of the lifts

Glencoe Mountain lodges and campsite

Glencoe Mountain·Microlodges and eco lodges·€

Microlodges for four or six, new en-suite eco lodges for 2026, tent pitches and hook-ups, with showers, drying rooms and the café on site.

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At the head of the glen · In depth

Kingshouse Hotel

Glencoe Mountain·Hotel and bunkhouse·€€€

A hotel and bunkhouse at the head of Glencoe, at the foot of Buachaille Etive Mòr, with Signature rooms with balconies, a restaurant of estate venison, the Climbers Bar with open fires and the Way Inn from the 1750s.

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Lord Strathcona’s mansion · In depth

Glencoe House

Glencoe Mountain·Luxury suites·€€€€

Lord Strathcona’s 1896 Highland residence in ten acres, with eight suites of 80–148 m² over Loch Leven, three with private hot tub terraces, six Strathcona Lodges with their own hot tubs and dinner served in your suite.

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In the heart of Glencoe

Clachaig Inn

Glencoe Mountain·Inn·€€

A three-star inn in the heart of the glen, with 23 en-suite rooms, self-catering chalets and cottages, and food served daily from noon to 9pm.

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Alpine-style, in the glen

Glencoe Youth Hostel

Glencoe Mountain·Youth hostel·€

An alpine-style hostel popular with walkers and climbers: private rooms, dorms, a glamping pod and one of the best drying rooms in the Highlands.

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On Loch Linnhe

The Ballachulish Hotel

Glencoe Mountain·Lochside hotel·€€

A hotel on the shores of Loch Linnhe at the mouth of Glencoe, known for its Scottish seafood.

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Restaurants and mountain huts

Open until 8pm

White Corries Cafe

Glencoe Mountain·Base café and bar·€

The resort’s licensed log-cabin café at the base: home-cooked food from 8am, hot food until 7pm.

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Beside the sledging slope

Plateau Cafe

Glencoe Mountain·Mountain café·€

Hot food and warm drinks on the plateau, 10am to 3pm, when sledging or snowsports are running.

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Across from the bunkhouse

The Way Inn at Kingshouse

Glencoe Mountain·Inn restaurant and bar·€€

Kingshouse’s bar and dining room, with breakfast from 7:30am, locally sourced food, local beers and single malts.

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Food from noon to 9pm

Clachaig Inn kitchen

Glencoe Mountain·Inn restaurant·€€

An extensive, imaginative menu served throughout the day, from light snacks to hearty meals.

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Après-ski and bars

365 malts and live music

Boots Bar at the Clachaig Inn

Glencoe Mountain·Climbers’ bar·€€

The Clachaig’s bars: Scottish craft ales, more than 365 malt whiskies and over 100 Scottish gins, with live music and log fires.

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Shops

Ski workshop, 26 miles away

Ellis Brigham Fort William

Glencoe Mountain·Mountain sports shop·€€€

Ski equipment and clothing from September to April, touring and mountaineering hire and a ski workshop, in the centre of Fort William.

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Getting there

Glasgow is 90 minutes by road

Glasgow Airport (GLA)

Glencoe Mountain·Airport·€

Glasgow is 74 miles, about 90 minutes, from Glencoe Mountain along the A82 by Loch Lomond and Rannoch Moor.

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Bridge of Orchy and Fort William

By train and coach to Glencoe

Glencoe Mountain·Rail and coach·€

The nearest stations are Bridge of Orchy and Fort William, both on the sleeper route; Scottish Citylink coaches between Glasgow and Fort William stop at the resort.

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Fall asleep in London, wake in the Highlands

Caledonian Sleeper from London

Glencoe Mountain·Overnight train·€€

The overnight Caledonian Sleeper links London with Scotland; for this resort, the nearest stops are Bridge of Orchy and Fort William.

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On the A82

Driving to Glencoe Mountain

Glencoe Mountain·By road·€

On the A82, 26 miles (45 minutes) south of Fort William and 23 miles north of Crianlarich.

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Property: the neighbourhoods

At the mouth of the glen

Glencoe village and Ballachulish

Glencoe Mountain·Neighbourhood

The villages at the western end of the glen, on Loch Leven and Loch Linnhe, with inns, hotels and cottages.

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At the foot of the lifts

Kingshouse and Rannoch Moor

Glencoe Mountain·Neighbourhood

The wild, open edge of Rannoch Moor beneath Buachaille Etive Mòr, with the resort’s own lodges and the Kingshouse Hotel.

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