Pap of Glencoe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pap of Glencoe |
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| Scottish Gaelic: Sgorr na Cìche | |
The Pap, seen from across Loch Leven
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 742 m (2,434 ft) |
| Prominence | 156 m (512 ft) |
| Listing | Graham, Marilyn, |
| Naming | |
| Language of name | Gaelic |
| Geography | |
| Location | Glen Coe, Scotland |
| OS grid | NN125594 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 41 |
The Pap of Glencoe (Scottish Gaelic: Sgorr na Cìche) is a mountain on the northern side of Glen Coe, in the Highlands of Scotland. It lies at the western end of the Aonach Eagach ridge, directly above the point where the River Coe enters Loch Leven.
The simplest route of ascent starts from the unclassified road between Glencoe village and the Clachaig Inn. A pebble path leaves the road about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi)west of the youth hostel, and passes a white house on the left, reaching the bealach between the Pap and Sgor nam Fiannaidh, from where the Pap may be climbed. The final stretch up to the bealach forms a pathway by small gully; this section is often extremely muddy and boggy. The final 100 metres (330 ft) of ascent require some easy scrambling, and care is needed under winter conditions.
The Pap may also be climbed from the Kinlochleven side, though this is far less common.
