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Ballachulish Slate Quarry – Slate Miners' Ruins loop from Ballachulish

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Ballachulish Slate Quarry – Slate Miners' Ruins loop from Ballachulish

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Ballachulish Slate Quarry – Slate Miners' Ruins loop from Ballachulish

01:59

6.91km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.42 km

Bridge of Laroch

Highlight • Bridge

2

2.22 km

Ballachulish Slate Quarry

Highlight • Natural

The Ballachulish Slate Quarry was established in 1692 and produced tons of material for roofs in the area. The peak was in the 18th century, but quarrying stopped in 1955 …

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3

2.74 km

View of Ballachulish Slate Quarries and Loch Leven from Brecklet Path

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The Brecklet Path is a waymarked trail that climbs high above the old Ballachulish Slate Quarries. It gives stunning views out over Lock Leven and the surrounding countryside. The path …

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4

2.99 km

View of Ballachulish and Loch Leven

Highlight • Viewpoint

alone among the mountains a man can have dignity - marak

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5

3.95 km

Slate Miners' Ruins

Highlight • Structure

Not sure what this was, but dwellings for slate miners is a good guess. Completely taken over by moss now.

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6

4.05 km

Fairy Village in the Forest

Highlight • Forest

A group of fairies have obviously set up a village here among the trees.

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7

4.22 km

Forest Stream

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8

4.71 km

Enchanted Forest

Highlight • Forest

B

6.91 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.31 km

2.30 km

1.71 km

585 m

Surfaces

3.73 km

2.04 km

476 m

433 m

234 m

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Highest point (130 m)

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Friday 8 May

11°C

-1°C

21 %

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