Scotland
Stob a' Choin Duibh
543M
1781FT
About Stob a' Choin Duibh
Rising above the indented coastline of Knapdale, this rugged summit offers a wild perspective on mid-Argyll. Its terrain is quintessential West Highland heath—boggy, pathless, and decorated with metamorphic outcrops. Reaching the top rewards walkers with a clear view across Loch Sween toward the distinct Paps of Jura.
Key Statistics
Rank
371st Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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27
Nearest Town
Cashell
Geology
You are trekking across the Ben Ledi Grit Formation. This rugged landscape is made of hardened sandstone, a tough rock compressed by intense heat and pressure.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NS427961
Latitude
56.1322°N
Longitude
4.5323°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Stob a' Choin Duibh, meaning the 'Peak of the Black Dog.' In Highland nomenclature, such names often refer to old hunting grounds or local legends of ghostly hounds.
- •From the summit, the view stretches across the 'knaps' and 'dales' of the Knapdale forest toward the site of Castle Sween, one of the earliest stone fortifications in Scotland.
- •Looking west over the Sound of Jura, the three distinct peaks of the Paps of Jura dominate the horizon, providing a sharp contrast to the rolling, wooded hills of the mainland.
- •Navigating the pathless, undulating terrain of the Knapdale ridges often feels like walking across a giant, mossy egg box, making this modest ascent surprisingly taxing on the legs.