Scotland
Stob Glas
711M
2331FT
About Stob Glas
Rising above the head of Glen Falloch, this rugged spur forms part of the complex southern approach to Cruach Ardrain. Though lacking official classification, it offers a fine, rocky character typical of the Crianlarich hills, providing a quieter perspective on the dramatic south-facing crags of its higher neighbours.
Key Statistics
Rank
141st Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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31m
Nearest Town
Glen Falloch
Geology
You are walking on ancient layers of hardened sandstone and mudstone, cut by narrow bands of dark rock that cooled inside deep cracks.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN365200
Latitude
56.3442°N
Longitude
4.6459°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Stob Glas is Gaelic for 'Grey Peak' or 'Green Peak', likely referring to the distinctive colour of the mica-schist rock and sparse vegetation that coats the higher ridges of the Glen Falloch hills.
- •The summit offers a particularly clear view across the deep trench of the River Falloch towards the shapely peaks of Beinn Chabhair and the distant, jagged silhouette of the Arrochar Alps.
- •While often ignored by those rushing toward the Munros, the ridge here provides a direct, head-on look at the complex, undulating summit plateau of Beinn a’ Chroin to the east.
- •It serves as a useful psychological marker for walkers climbing from the glen; reaching this rocky vantage point usually signifies that you have successfully navigated the notoriously saturated peat hags of the lower slopes.