After one year since we last visited Glencoe, Highlands, Scotland and went hiking over the Three Sisters, this time we explored a little bit more the area, went hiking, visited a castle and enjoyed a deep in cold water over three beautiful days.

The Glencoe area has so much to offer and we were so happy to be back in Scotland.

Day 1.

The route, Ring of Steal, sounds interesting and dangerous. I have seen a video before we went there and it looked very similar to Crib Goch in Wales but maybe more technical and difficult.

The route starts from Lower Falls car park which is free of charge. Note this car park is not for Ben Nevis and the road is quite narrow.

From the car park it’s only over a mile to the stunning Steal Waterfall and the Glen Nevis Rope Bridge.

We went there in August so midges were everywhere but we had net hats with us (always prepared for midges).

The path is rocky but not very difficult so if you have adequate walking shoes you will be fine.

The views along the Water of Nevis are spectacular even if it’s raining with poor visibility.

Once we have reached the bridge I have tried to go over but as I’m only 5’2 it was difficult to cross it over and hold the ropes as well so I have decided to go through the water which I believe was safer. I had my Altberg boots and waterproof trousers on so I didn’t get wet at all.

Going to the waterfall was easy and was so fun crossing the river, but after we started to climb it wasn’t so easy anymore.

The ascent is in zig-zag but it felt like I was climbing vertically.

No wonder it’s called Ring of Steel as the route is challenging and demanding. It took around 2 hours to first peak Binnein Mor.

The views up there are breath taking and it’s worth every effort to climb.

The rest of the walk if rocky and on the ridge so you need to be prepared with proper hiking gear.

The route is around 11 miles and I would say it’s twice harder than Ben Nevis.

It does take more than 6 hours so be prepared in terms of time and with headlights in case you need it.

Day 2

The next day we went and visited Grey Mares Waterfall, a beautiful place not far from Glencoe. The waterfall is located near Kinlochmore and there is a car park, around 1 mile from waterfall. The Grey Mares Waterfall car park has limited spaces and it’s free of charge.

The walk from the car park it’s through the forest and it’s very accessible.

There is a via ferrata route from the bottom of the waterfall all the way up to above the waterfall but it requires adequate equipment ( ropes, helmet etc). I have just admired the waterfall from the bottom and walk a little bit around it on the marked paths.

Day 3

The following day, day three, we went down to Inveraray and visited Inveraray Castle.

The castle is also connected to the tower on the hill, Dun Na Cuaiche where you can enjoy the beautiful views of the Loch and the town.

We have returned back to Glencoe Camping and Caravan club where we pitched our tent. Near the campsite there is a lovely river and we have found few spots with mini pools where we enjoyed the afternoon with lunch and swimming in the beautiful highland water.