Scotland
Stob a' Chuir
717M
2352FT
About Stob a' Chuir
Located on the rugged Isle of Mull, this steep-sided Tump sits on the dramatic ridge system extending north-east from Ben More. It offers a quieter alternative to the island's only Munro, providing challenging underfoot terrain and an exceptional vantage point over the wild interior and the deep waters of Loch na Keal.
Key Statistics
Rank
45th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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66m
Nearest Town
Glenfinnan
Geology
You’re walking on ancient sands and muds transformed by heat and pressure into tough, striped rocks, mixed with veins of granite that cooled deep underground.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NM903718
Latitude
56.7905°N
Longitude
5.4338°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, with 'Stob' meaning a pointed hill and 'a' Chuir' likely derived from 'cor' or 'cur', meaning a turn or twist, which reflects the hill's position at a prominent bend in the ridge line.
- •From the summit, walkers gain a spectacular perspective of the narrow, rocky arête of A’ Chioch and the massive basaltic terraces that define the northern face of Ben More.
- •It is most frequently climbed as part of a high-level circuit connecting the main Ben More massif with Beinn Fhada, a route that requires careful navigation through complex outcrops and steep, grassy rakes.
- •While the crowds head for the Munro status of its neighbour, Stob a' Chuir remains a place where you can actually hear yourself think, provided the Atlantic wind isn't currently roaring in your ears.