Stob Bàn and Mullach nan Coirean
The western Mamores: a pale quartzite peak and a fine ridge above Glen Nevis.
- Distance
- 13.8 km
- Ascent
- 1190 m
- Time
- 5–7 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 1000 m
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About this walk
Stob Bàn and Mullach nan Coirean is a hard 13.8 km circular walk with 1,190 m of ascent, taking 5 to 7 hours. It starts at Achriabhach, Glen Nevis (grid reference NN 142 684). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Stob Ban at 1,000 m.
Stob Bàn, 'the white peak', is capped with pale quartzite that makes it look snow-covered even in summer. The route climbs from Achriabhach in Glen Nevis up the path beside the Allt Coire a' Mhusgain to the col below Stob Bàn.
From Stob Bàn the ridge leads west to Mullach nan Coirean, and the route descends its north-east ridge through the forest back to Glen Nevis.
Route
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1
Coire a' Mhusgain
Follow the path south up the Allt Coire a' Mhusgain to the col.
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2
Stob Bàn
Climb the rocky slopes to Stob Bàn.
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3
Mullach nan Coirean
Follow the ridge west to Mullach nan Coirean, then descend through the forest to Glen Nevis.
Summits
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Stob Bàn and Mullach nan Coirean take?
- Most walkers take 5–7 hours for the 13.8 km route, which has 1,190 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Achriabhach, Glen Nevis (grid reference NN 142 684). Car park at the lower falls, Achriabhach.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Good path up the corrie; rocky ridge with quartzite scree; forest tracks on the descent.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Stob Ban (1000 m, Munro); Mullach nan Coirean (939 m, Munro).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Deer stalking takes place on these hills from mid-August to October. Stick to the main paths and check Heading for the Scottish Hills before you go.
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