Scotland
Stob an Duibhe
726M
2381FT
About Stob an Duibhe
Perched high above the remote northeastern reaches of Loch Lomond, this rugged Tump offers a wilder alternative to the popular peaks nearby. The ascent from Inversnaid involves a steep pull through pathless heather and crags, rewarded by a direct, uncrowded line of sight toward the jagged peaks of the Arrochar Alps.
Key Statistics
Rank
123rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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80m
Nearest Town
Portnellan
Geology
You’re trekking across the Ben Ledi Grit Formation, a sturdy foundation made of ancient, hardened sandy and muddy rocks.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN396154
Latitude
56.3038°N
Longitude
4.5941°W
Did You Know?
- •In Scottish Gaelic, the name translates as "Peak of the Darkness" or "Peak of the Blackness." This likely describes the shadowed northern aspects of the ridge or the dark, wet appearance of the local mica-schist rock during a typical Highland downpour.
- •From the summit, the view west across Loch Lomond is exceptional, offering a head-on perspective of the Arrochar Alps, specifically the distinctive triple-peaked silhouette of Ben Arthur (The Cobbler) and the sprawling shoulders of Beinn Narnain.
- •The hill lies within the historical heartland of Clan MacGregor; the nearby Garrison of Inversnaid was originally built by the government in 1718 specifically to suppress the activities of Rob Roy MacGregor and his kinsmen.
- •While the height might suggest a modest stroll, the lack of established paths means you will spend as much time negotiating waist-high heather and hidden peat hags as you will actually walking.