Scotland
Stob a' Ghlais Choire
996M
3266FT
About Stob a' Ghlais Choire
Overlooking the dramatic cliffs of Coire Ardair, this high Munro Top forms a vital part of the Creag Meagaidh skyline. Its rocky, tapering ridge provides a contrasting perspective of the massif's famous Post Face, making it a worthwhile detour for those traversing the high plateau above the Moy Corrie.
Key Statistics
Rank
25th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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25.8m
Nearest Town
Black Corries Lodge
Geology
You are walking over ancient lava flows and volcanic debris. These are sliced by vertical bands of hardened magma that formed within the mountain.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN239516
Latitude
56.6233°N
Longitude
4.8704°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Stob a' Ghlais Choire', meaning 'Peak of the Grey Corrie'. This refers to the stony, scree-laden hollow of the Glais Choire that sits on its northern flank, which drains into the Allt Coire Ardair.
- •It is most frequently visited as part of the classic Creag Meagaidh circuit, reached by a short detour from the main plateau. Standing here provides a perpendicular view of the 'Post Face' of Creag Meagaidh, which is widely considered one of the finest winter climbing arenas in the Highlands.
- •From the summit, walkers gain a specific, plunging view down into Lochan a' Choire, framed by the serrated edges of the 'Window' bealach and the steep eastern face of the mountain.
- •Though it stands significantly higher than many Munros at nearly 1,000 metres, it is officially classified as a Munro Top of Creag Meagaidh, meaning it lacks the independence required to be its own mountain in the Munro tables.
- •While its height would grant it mountain stardom in almost any other part of the UK, here it is frequently treated as a mere waypoint, often skipped by those whose knees are already complaining about the descent to Spean Bridge.