Scotland
Stob an Fhainne
654M
2147FT
About Stob an Fhainne
Rising above the northern shores of Loch Katrine, this rugged Tump offers a quieter alternative to the busier Arrochar peaks. Its pathless, heathery slopes provide a steady climb from Inversnaid, rewarded at the summit by a clear, linear view down the length of the water toward Ben Venue and the bulk of Ben Lomond.
Key Statistics
Rank
217th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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68.2m
Nearest Town
Inversnaid
Geology
You are walking on the Ben Ledi Grit Formation. This rugged landscape is built from ancient, compressed layers of sandy and silty rock.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN358110
Latitude
56.2630°N
Longitude
4.6527°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Stob an Fhàinne', meaning 'Peak of the Ring', likely referencing the distinctive circular profile of the summit or the shape of the surrounding slopes.
- •Walkers often pair this hill with its higher neighbour, the Corbett Stob a' Choin, via a rough ridge walk that overlooks the remote glens north of Loch Katrine.
- •The summit offers a commanding view of the 'S' bend at the head of Loch Katrine, a perspective often missed by those sticking to the popular lower-level lochside paths.
- •Navigating the lower slopes requires a certain fondness for pathless heather and the occasional deceptive peat hag, which the local terrain provides in generous quantities.