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Pap of Glencoe
Scottish Gaelic: Sgorr na Cìche
Pap of glencoe.jpg
The Pap, seen from across Loch Leven
Highest point
Elevation 742 m (2,434 ft)
Prominence 156 m (512 ft)
Listing Graham, Marilyn,
Naming
Language of name Gaelic
Geography
Location Glen Coe, Scotland
OS grid NN125594
Topo map OS Landranger 41

The Pap of Glencoe (Scottish Gaelic: Sgorr na Cìche) is a mountain on the northern side of Glen Coe, in the Highlands of Scotland. It lies at the western end of the Aonach Eagach ridge, directly above the point where the River Coe enters Loch Leven.

The simplest route of ascent starts from the unclassified road between Glencoe village and the Clachaig Inn. A pebble path leaves the road about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi)west of the youth hostel, and passes a white house on the left, reaching the bealach between the Pap and Sgor nam Fiannaidh, from where the Pap may be climbed. The final stretch up to the bealach forms a pathway by small gully; this section is often extremely muddy and boggy. The final 100 metres (330 ft) of ascent require some easy scrambling, and care is needed under winter conditions.

The Pap may also be climbed from the Kinlochleven side, though this is far less common.

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