Conquering the Devil’s Staircase: Hiking Rugged Glen Coe

Join us for a solo self-guided journey along Scotland’s iconic West Highland Way with host Arlette Godges in this episode of The Self-Guided Travel Podcast. After fueling up on a Scottish breakfast of haggis, tattie scones, and square sausage with Laura from The Kingshouse Hotel, Arlette hikes through the rugged Glen Coe scenery made famous by the James Bond movies. Layer up to brave the wind and the rain as Arlette takes on a steep solo ascent of the Devil’s Staircase in the penultimate leg of her self-guided Macs Adventure. Distance : 9 miles Duration : 5:0 hr Ascent / Descent : 339 m / 581 m Summary : Climb the Devil's Staircase and catch a glimpse of Ben Nevis (Scotland's highest mountain) on this section of the West Highland Way between Glencoe and Kinlochleven. Highlights Include: 01’40 Breakfast at The Kingshouse Hotel - including tasting haggis - and chatting to Laura who works at the hotel. 07’15 Tackling The Devil’s Staircase! Insights into self-guided hiking tours and the joys of exploring Scotland’s dramatic landscapes at your own pace. Whether you're dreaming of hiking Scotland's West Highland Way, exploring Scotland walking tours, or planning your next self-guided hiking adventure, this episode has it all. Discover tips, local insights, and the magic of solo hiking through one of the world's most famous trails. Start planning your adventure today with Macs Adventure, the experts in self-guided travel. Discover the largest selection of hiking and biking routes in Scotland, Europe and beyond, all designed to help you explore spectacular destinations at your own pace. Book your next Self-Guided Travel adventure at macsadventure.com Produced by: The Big Light