Scotland
Stob Coire Chaluim
587M
1926FT
About Stob Coire Chaluim
Tucked away in the rugged landscape near Glenfinnan, this rocky summit offers a quieter alternative to the popular Munros nearby. The terrain is characteristic of the West Highlands—steep, heathery, and often pathless. Reaching the top earns you a superb, direct view down the long, wooded reaches of Loch Shiel.
Key Statistics
Rank
162nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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23
Nearest Town
Elleric
Geology
This peak is made of hardened sand and mud. These compressed, toughened rocks form the sturdy foundation you are walking on today.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NN027507
Latitude
56.6065°N
Longitude
5.2162°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic in origin, meaning 'the peak of Calum’s corrie'. While 'Stob' denotes a sharp peak, 'Coire Chaluim' refers to the bowl-shaped hollow on its slopes, likely named after a local figure or herdsman named Malcolm.
- •Its position provides a bird’s-eye view of the historic Glenfinnan Monument and the famous concrete viaduct, set against the backdrop of the 'rough bounds' of Knoydart to the north.
- •Despite its modest height of 587 metres, the hill sits in some of Scotland's most challenging terrain, where the lack of established paths requires a solid grasp of navigation.
- •The summit is an ideal spot for watching the Jacobite steam train cross the valley below, offering all the drama of the scene without the crowds found at the roadside viewpoints.
- •In this part of the Highlands, the absence of a formal classification is often a reliable indicator that you will have the boggy approach entirely to yourself.