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Glen Creran

Gleann Creurann
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Visitor information

Facilities

  • Viewpoint
  • Mountain access
  • Trails
  • Parking

The nearest public toilets, shop and cafe can be found at Port Appin.

Getting here

Our car park in Glen Creran is at the end of an unclassified road leading off the A828 at Creagan, between Oban and Ballachulish.

At the roundabout just east of Creagan, follow the sign for Invercreran. After about 2 miles, bear left onto a single track road and continue up the glen for about another 2½ miles. The car park is at the end of the public road.

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PA38 4BJ is the nearest postcode.

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Parking information

There is no charge to park in this car park.

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