Stob Ghabhar and Stob a' Choire Odhair
Two Munros of the Black Mount above Loch Tulla, with a narrow ridge to Stob Ghabhar.
- Distance
- 18.7 km
- Ascent
- 1240 m
- Time
- 6.5–8.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 1089 m
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About this walk
Stob Ghabhar and Stob a' Choire Odhair is a hard 18.7 km circular walk with 1,240 m of ascent, taking 6.5 to 8.5 hours. It starts at Victoria Bridge, near Forest Lodge (grid reference NN 283 442). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Stob Ghabhar at 1,089 m.
These two Munros are part of the Black Mount, rising above Loch Tulla and the start of Rannoch Moor. From Victoria Bridge, the route follows the river past an old schoolhouse and climbs the path up Stob a' Choire Odhair.
From there a ridge leads west, past the narrow Aonach Eagach (not the Glen Coe one), to Stob Ghabhar's summit above a fine corrie. The route returns to the schoolhouse by Stob Ghabhar's south-east ridge.
Route
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1
Along the river
Cross Victoria Bridge and follow the track west beside the river to the old schoolhouse.
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2
Stob a' Choire Odhair
Climb the stalkers' path north to Stob a' Choire Odhair.
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3
Stob Ghabhar
Follow the ridge west to Stob Ghabhar, then descend its south-east ridge back to the track.
Summits
945 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Stob Ghabhar and Stob a' Choire Odhair take?
- Most walkers take 6.5–8.5 hours for the 18.7 km route, which has 1,240 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 Victoria Bridge, near Forest Lodge (grid reference NN 283 442). Car park near Victoria Bridge at the end of the public road.
- 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. Track, then a good stalkers' path; rocky ridge, narrow in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Stob Ghabhar (1089 m, Munro); Stob a' Choire Odhair (945 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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