Pap of Glencoe

The Pap of Glencoe stands on the northern side of Glen Coe in the Highlands. It is a mountain with a distinctive conical shape that resembles a female breast, giving it the name ‘Pap’. The mountain lies at the western end of the Aonach Eagach ridge, above where the River Coe flows into Loch Leven. Its striking form creates part of the classic view when entering Glen Coe from the west. The mountain is also known by its Gaelic name, Sgorr na Cìche.

The Pap is worth the journey for its dramatic profile and the views it offers. The simplest route to the summit starts from the road between Glencoe village and the Clachaig Inn. Walkers follow a pebble path that passes a white house before reaching a bealach between the Pap and Sgor nam Fiannaidh. The final climb involves a short scramble up a gully, which can be very muddy. From the summit, the view stretches across Glen Coe and the surrounding peaks.

Visitors find a narrow ridge leading to the summit with some easy scrambling required near the top. The path from the west is the most common, though the Kinlochleven side offers a less frequented alternative. The white house along the route is a notable landmark before the climb steepens. The summit itself is small but provides a fine outlook over the glen. The surrounding landscape includes steep slopes and rocky outcrops typical of the Highlands.