West Highland Way: Kinlochleven to Lundavra
Our view
From here to Lundavra the route is still on the line of the old military road, and of the long-established right of way, the Lairig Mor, which means ‘the big pass’. Follow the road out of Kinlochleven towards the north side of Loch Leven. At the village edge, the WH Way's wide path turns up to the right, marked by a large waymarker and an old green signpost indicating the right-of-way to Fort William. The path climbs steadily through shady birchwoods, crossing the road up to Mamore Lodge.
Emerging from the trees, the path zigzags on up among white quartzite rock slabs to reach a contouring track. The way follows this, high above Loch Leven, with grand mountain views across it to the Aonach Eagach, or 'notched ridge', and the Pap of Glencoe. The track runs into the wide valley between the pointed Mam na Gualainn and the high Mamores range: this gap is the actual Great Pass (Lairig Mor). It can be a dreich place indeed in rain or mist.
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Nearby places to stay
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- Launderette
- Ice pack facility
- Picnic Area
- Shop onsite
