Stob Coire a' Chairn

Height	981.3m
Prominence	124m
Meaning	peak of the coire of the cairn
Lists	Munro, 168
Location	Loch Leven and Mamores, Loch Linnhie to Loch Ericht
Grid Ref	NN185661
Lat/Lon	56.75075, -4.96951

Sitting in the heart of the Mamores, Stob Coire a' Chairn is a rugged Munro peak. What it lacks in drama compared to other nearby mountains in the range, it makes up for in views from the summit - Am Bodach, Na Gruagaichean and Sgurr a'Mhaim with its Devil's Ridge are all well displayed.

The most direct line of ascent up Stob Coire a'Chairn starts from Kinlochleven or Mamore Lodge and follows a stalkers path up to the bealach between Stob Coire a'Chairn and Na Gruagaichean.

Because of the mountain's proximity to other Munro peaks, most people will opt to include other summits. The finest route taking in Stob Coire a'Chairn is the famed 'Ring of Steall', a classic ridge traverse in the centre of the Mamores range - a fabulous hillwalking route !

For fit hikers and hill-runners, here is also the option of bagging Stob Coire a'Chairn as part of a complete Mamores traverse (or even a longer Tranter's Round or Ramsay's Round).

Routes up Stob Coire a' Chairn

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Ring of Steall hiking route
	The middle section of the Mamores mountain range is often referred to as 'The Ring o' Steall'. Some easy rock-scrambling is enjoyed while bagging 4 Munros including Sgurr a' Mhaim and An Gearanach. Peaks : 4 Munros Ascent : 1750m (5740ft) Distance : 15km (9m) Time : 6:45hr

Mamores range hillwalking route
	The Mamores is one of the finest mountain ranges in Scotland, with 10 Munro summits scattered over crests and ridges between Glen Nevis and Glencoe. This route bags them all in one outing ! Peaks : 10 Munros Ascent : 3400m (11150ft) Distance : 34km (21m) Time : 14hr

Nearby hills and mountains

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