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.

• •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.