Stob Dubh from Lairig Eilde car park
A 957 m Munro in Glen Coe, climbed from Lairig Eilde car park.
- Distance
- 6.3 km
- Ascent
- 880 m
- Time
- 3–4 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 957 m
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About this walk
Stob Dubh from Lairig Eilde car park is a hard 6.3 km out-and-back walk with 880 m of ascent, taking 3 to 4 hours. It starts at Lairig Eilde car park (grid reference NN 182 563). It climbs Stob Dubh (Buachaille Etive Beag) (957 m), a Munro.
Stob Dubh is a 957 m Munro in Glen Coe, 2 km north-west of Stob na Broige.
This route starts from Lairig Eilde car park and follows paths and tracks for most of the way, with rougher ground near the top.
Route
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1
The approach
From Lairig Eilde car park, follow the path and tracks towards Stob Dubh.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of Stob Dubh.
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3
Return
Retrace your steps to the start.
Summit
Stob Dubh (Buachaille Etive Beag)
957 m
Other routes up Buachaille Etive Beag - Stob Dubh
Questions about this walk
- How long does Stob Dubh from Lairig Eilde car park take?
- Most walkers take 3–4 hours for the 6.3 km route, which has 880 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 Lairig Eilde car park (grid reference NN 182 563). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- 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. Paths and tracks for most of the way, then rough hill ground near the summit.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Stob Dubh (Buachaille Etive Beag) (957 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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