Stob an Aonaich Mhoir
Stretching for around half of Loch Ericht's length, a long ridge overlooks the eastern shoreline, on which Stob an Aonaich Mhòir is the highest point.
Stob an Aonaich Mhoir
| Height | 855m |
| Prominence | 230m |
| Meaning | peak of the big crest |
| Lists | Corbetts, 88 |
| Location | West of Drumochter, Glen Garry to Loch Rannoch |
| Grid Ref | NN537694 |
| Lat/Lon | 56.79329, -4.39609 |
Stob an Aonaich Mhòir is the highest point on a long and wide ridge travelling above the eastern shores of the southern half of Loch Ericht. The mountain is grass-covered in the main, with steep west facing slopes that drop 500m to the loch below.
The nearest roadside, as the crow flies, to Stob an Aonaich Mhòir is the A9 by the Pass of Drumochter. However, as no tracks or paths head to Stob an Aonaich Mhòir from this direction, the easiest route actually begins from Loch Rannoch to the south, where an excellent estate track travels to Corrievarkie Lodge on the banks of Loch Ericht. Most hillwalkers will opt to cycle up this road to its highest point, leaving a hike of just over 1km to Stob an Aonaich Mhòir's summit.
Routes up Stob an Aonaich Mhoir
Stob an Aonaich Mhòir from Loch Rannoch | |
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Biking and hiking route up Stob an Aonaich Mhòir from Loch Rannoch. Cycle a hydro road then hike just over 1km on grass and heather to the summit. Peaks : 1 Corbett
Ascent : 690m (2260ft) Distance : 30km (19m) Time : 3:10hr |
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