Stob a' Choire Odhair

About Stob a' Choire Odhair

Rising above the head of Glen Orchy, this Munro offers a relatively straightforward ascent via its broad south ridge. While its western slopes are grassy and unassuming, the eastern face drops away steeply into the dramatic corrie that gives the mountain its name, providing a rugged contrast for those peering over the edge.

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• •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'peak of the dun-coloured corrie,' referring to the muted yellowish-brown tints of the grasses and scree found in the hollow beneath the summit.
• •It is almost always climbed as part of a pair with its western neighbour, Stob Ghabhar; the two are linked by a high col that offers easy walking with expansive views down into the wild Upper Glen Etive.
• •The summit provides an exceptional perspective on the Great Moss of Rannoch to the east, allowing walkers to see the full scale of this desolate peat bog, punctuated by the silver glint of Loch Laidon.
• •Looking north across the gulf of the Black Mount, the distinctive line of the West Highland Way can be seen snaking its way over the hills toward the Kingshouse Hotel and the entrance to Glencoe.
• •The broad, rounded nature of the upper slopes means that in thick mist, the summit cairn can be notoriously elusive, proving that even a 'straightforward' Munro requires careful navigation.