Moors, Mountains & Open Space

Glencoe → Crianlarich

Where the mountains loosen their grip and the road meets vast open moorland on the way to the village crossroads
  • Distance

~24 miles

Approximately 39 km
  • Drive time

1hr

(Direct)

  • Time needed

Half day to 1 day

Do not rush this section; Rannoch Moor and the mountain scenery make it one of the most powerful stretches of the WC300 Core Route.
  • Best for
Best for iconic Highland scenery, with towering mountains, open moorland, atmospheric weather and some of the most dramatic driving on the WC300 Core Route.
  • Key stops
Glencoe, Buachaille Etive Mòr viewpoint, Rannoch Moor, Bridge of Orchy, Tyndrum, Crianlarich
Bike Hire, Glencoe
A bold “Bike Hire” sign points the way beneath snow-draped peaks in Glencoe, where the Highlands quietly test your enthusiasm for two wheels
Rannoch Station
Rannoch Station stands in remarkable isolation on the West Highland Line, surrounded by the vast openness of Rannoch Moor
Snowfall on Rannoch Moor
Snow blankets Rannoch Moor in near silence, turning one of the Highlands’ wildest crossings into a vast white expanse beneath a pale winter sky
Sunset over Loch Tulla
The sun sinks behind the Highland ridges as Loch Tulla mirrors the last blaze of colour across the sky
Bridge of Orchy
The historic stone bridge crosses the River Orchy at Bridge of Orchy, framed by sweeping Highland slopes and shifting cloud
West Highland Way Stop in Tyndrum
A hiker rests in Tyndrum on the West Highland Way, where a simple fish and chips stop becomes part of the long journey north through the Highlands
West Highland Line beneath Beinn Dorain
The West Highland Line curves below Beinn Dorain near Bridge of Orchy, a stretch shared quietly with the nearby West Highland Way

WC300 Weather

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Glencoe → Crianlarich
Mid-route Heavy rain 12°C
Rain
93%
Wind
20 mph S

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Last updated: 2026-06-27 14:03:14 Powered by Met Office data

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Glencoe → Crianlarich