Despite the name, the Glencoe Ski Club’s lodge is at Bridge of Orchy, tucked into the woods just west of the River Orchy. It’s a big, impressive wooden building, so there’s lots of room to spread out, with rooms of various sizes. Downstairs there’s a well-equipped kitchen, a large communal area and showers, which makes it a great spot for a sociable weekend.
Bridge of Orchy is Munro-bagging heaven, and the classic outing is the horseshoe over Beinn an Dothaidh and Beinn Dorain, which starts almost from the village. Further along the glen, Beinn Achaladair and Beinn a’ Chreachain make a longer, remoter day, while Stob Ghabhar and Stob a’ Choire Odhair above Victoria Bridge are within easy reach. Glen Etive and the mighty Ben Starav are a short drive away, and Ben Lui isn’t far south either. The West Highland Way passes the door if you’d rather have a gentler day. August means long evenings and good weather but also midges, so a head net is worth packing.
Contact: Caroline
Upcoming weekend meets
Saturday, 5 December Corran – 5-7 Dec Friday, 22 January Muir Burns Supper – Sat 23rd Jan Friday, 12 February Black Rock, Glencoe – 12-14 Feb 2027