Glencoe Mountain

Glencoe Mountain is a resort located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, and is open year round for some fantastic activities. During the winter, you can do;

• Skiing
• Snowboarding
• Sledging
• Avalanche Rescue Training

During the summer, you can continue to do fun activities such as;

• Mountain Biking
• Archery
• Orienteering
• Hiking
• Climbing

With beautiful views no matter what time of year it is, Glencoe Mountain Resort is a wonderful place to bring the family for a great trip away from it all. Glencoe Mountain resort can organise races for clubs, cater to school groups who wish to come for the day or for a residential stay. Individuals are also able to book accommodation in one of Glencoe Mountain Resorts micro lodges, hook up their campervan or caravan, or hire a spot for camping.

During the summer, Mountain Biking takes the place of skiing and snowboarding at Glencoe Mountain Resort as the thing to do. With both cross country and downhill mountain biking available, there are mountain biking routes that are available for everyone from beginners to people who have been riding for years.

For people who want to ride Glencoe Mountain Resort’s  downhill tracks, you can buy a day pass to use the chair lift as many times as you would like. If you would prefer to ride on a surfaced path, you can do this as well, with an 80 mile circuit.

For cross country riders,  there are several different rides that you can go on, from easier routes to more difficult ones. If you don’t have your own bike, you can hire downhill bikes, cross country bikes for adults and cross country bikes for children from Glencoe Mountain Resort, as well as a helmet and body armour for those who want to do the downhill tracks.

At Glencoe Mountain Resort, you can do hiking in the summer, along the same routes as the mountain bikers. With beautiful views and great fresh air to experience, you will have a very enjoyable hike. Hiking is a great low impact exercise, and it’s an activity that they whole family can enjoy.

As well as summer hiking, Glencoe Mountain Resort offers a course in  winter walking skills during the winter season. Led by qualified instructors, you will learn how to use equipment that you might need during a winter walk, as well as what to do if you get lost. You will also learn how to best choose your routes and avoid avalanches, and how to create emergency shelters if needed.

You can also do a navigation course to improve your hiking skills even more.

Archery is a great English sport, and at Glencoe Mountain Resort you can take this sport up during your summer stay. There are a few different lessons that you can do while you are staying at Glencoe Mountain Resort;

• One Hour Lesson ­– Improve your skills and learn some new ones.
• Taster Session –  Start learning this great sport, with handling and safety information. You will soon be hitting the targets in no time at all.
• Group  Lesson – Available for everyone aged 8 and up, this is a great lesson to do with your family for a fun thing to do.
• Private Lesson – For people who would like more attention, or for children under the age of 8.

If Archery is something that you would like to do during your stay at Glencoe Mountain Resort, why not contact them today and see if they can fit you in?