The Easains from Fersit
Two high Munros above Loch Treig, Stob Coire Easain and Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin, on a long ridge.
- Distance
- 17.4 km
- Ascent
- 1150 m
- Time
- 6–8 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 1116 m
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About this walk
The Easains from Fersit is a hard 17.4 km out-and-back walk with 1,150 m of ascent, taking 6 to 8 hours. It starts at Fersit (grid reference NN 352 781). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Stob Coire Easain at 1,116 m. The start can be reached by public transport.
The Easains are two big, shapely Munros above the west side of Loch Treig. From Fersit, the route climbs the long north-east ridge of Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin, with Loch Treig and the West Highland Line far below.
A short drop leads to Stob Coire Easain, the higher of the pair, and the route returns along the ridge.
Route
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1
The north-east ridge
Climb from Fersit onto the long ridge of Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin.
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2
Stob Coire Easain
Continue south-west to Stob Coire Easain, then return along the ridge.
Summits
1107 m
1116 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does The Easains from Fersit take?
- Most walkers take 6–8 hours for the 17.4 km route, which has 1,150 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, then a long, rocky ridge.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Stob Coire Easain (1116 m, Munro); Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin (1107 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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