Stob Dubh from Sròn an Fhorsair
An 884 m Corbett in Glen Coe, climbed from Sròn an Fhorsair over largely pathless ground.
- Distance
- 5.8 km
- Ascent
- 800 m
- Time
- 2.5–3.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 884 m
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About this walk
Stob Dubh from Sròn an Fhorsair is a moderate 5.8 km out-and-back walk with 800 m of ascent, taking 2.5 to 3.5 hours. It starts at Sròn an Fhorsair, Glen Etive Road (grid reference NN 178 510). It climbs Stob Dubh (884 m), a Corbett.
Stob Dubh rises to 884 m in Glen Coe, 4 km south-west of Stob na Broige, high enough to be a Corbett.
From Sròn an Fhorsair, Glen Etive Road, much of the way is over open hillside with no path: pick your line with a map and compass.
Route
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The approach
From Sròn an Fhorsair, head across the hillside towards Stob Dubh.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of Stob Dubh.
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Return
Come back down the way you came.
Summit
884 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Stob Dubh from Sròn an Fhorsair take?
- Most walkers take 2.5–3.5 hours for the 5.8 km route, which has 800 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 Sròn an Fhorsair, Glen Etive Road (grid reference NN 178 510). 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 moderate. Largely pathless hillside: rough, steep and boggy in places.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Stob Dubh (884 m, Corbett).
- 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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