Stob Coire Sgriodain and Chno Dearg
Two Munros east of Fersit, with a rocky climb to Stob Coire Sgriodain and views along Loch Treig.
- Distance
- 15.1 km
- Ascent
- 970 m
- Time
- 5–7 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 1048 m
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About this walk
Stob Coire Sgriodain and Chno Dearg is a hard 15.1 km circular walk with 970 m of ascent, taking 5 to 7 hours. It starts at Fersit (grid reference NN 352 781). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Chno Dearg at 1,048 m. The start can be reached by public transport.
From Fersit, the route climbs the rocky north ridge of Stob Coire Sgriodain, looking straight down Loch Treig. A broad ridge with small lochans leads south-east to Chno Dearg.
The return descends Chno Dearg's broad north slopes back towards Fersit.
Route
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1
Stob Coire Sgriodain
Climb the rocky north ridge to the summit.
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2
Chno Dearg
Follow the broad ridge south-east to Chno Dearg.
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3
Back to Fersit
Descend the north slopes back to Fersit.
Summits
979 m
1048 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Stob Coire Sgriodain and Chno Dearg take?
- Most walkers take 5–7 hours for the 15.1 km route, which has 970 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 Fersit (grid reference NN 352 781). Car park near the end of the Fersit road.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Tulloch station is about 3 km away. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Boggy lower slopes; rocky ridge on Stob Coire Sgriodain; broad grassy slopes on Chno Dearg.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Chno Dearg (1048 m, Munro); Stob Coire Sgriodain (979 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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