Scotland
Stob an Duine Ruaidh
918M
3012FT
About Stob an Duine Ruaidh
Situated in the Monadh Liath range of the Grampians, this rounded Munro Top marks a southern protrusion of the A' Chailleach massif. It offers a remote feel typical of these high, heathery plateaus, with expansive views across the upper River Calder towards the bulky western flanks of the Cairngorms.
Key Statistics
Rank
54th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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66m
Nearest Town
Glenkinglass Lodge
Geology
You are walking on granite-like rock from the Starav Intrusion. It formed when molten magma cooled and hardened deep underground to create this landscape.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN124409
Latitude
56.5235°N
Longitude
5.0503°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Peak of the Red-haired Man'. While the specific identity of this individual is lost to history, it suggests a long-standing association with a local figure or perhaps a metaphorical reference to the russet-coloured grasses that cover the hill in autumn.
- •Standing at 918 metres, the summit sits just four metres above the threshold for 3,000ft status, making it one of the lower-ranking Munro Tops in the region.
- •The hill is usually climbed as an extension to the circuit of A' Chailleach, providing a fine vantage point over the Allt a' Chaorainn glen before the final descent toward the Spey Valley.
- •From the summit cairn, there is a specific, commanding view south across the Strathspey towards the distinctive flat-topped massif of Creag Meagaidh and the remote peaks of the Ben Alder forest.
- •In the Monadh Liath, a 'summit' is often defined less by a sharp peak and more by the point where the ground stops going up and the peat hags simply become slightly more level.