Scotland
Stoban Dubha
596M
1955FT
About Stoban Dubha
Rising above the remote reaches of Glen Kinglass, this rugged Argyll hill offers a quiet alternative to the busier Munros nearby. At 596 metres, its rocky character and dark slopes provide a challenging, pathless ascent for those seeking solitude and a closer look at the wild interior of the Etive mountains.
Key Statistics
Rank
298th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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28
Nearest Town
Glenfyne
Geology
The ground here is the Beinn Bheula Schist. This foundation is made of ancient sand and mud layers that were squeezed and hardened into the tough rock underfoot.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN251125
Latitude
56.2730°N
Longitude
4.8247°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic Stobán Dubha, meaning 'little dark peaks' or 'little black stumps,' likely referring to the rocky, heathery outcrops that punctuate its slopes.
- •Often bypassed in favour of the neighbouring Munro, Beinn nan Aighenan, it serves as a prominent landmark for walkers navigating the long, wild approach through Glen Kinglass from Victoria Bridge.
- •The summit offers a particularly intimate perspective of the massive granite slabs on the southern flanks of Beinn Starav and the deep, glacial trench of Loch Etive to the southwest.
- •Its modest height ensures it remains blissfully ignored by most list-ticking hikers, meaning the only company you are likely to encounter at the top is a startled red deer or a very lost sheep.