Stob an t-Sluichd

About Stob an t-Sluichd

This rugged Munro Top marks the dramatic northern edge of the Beinn a’ Bhuird plateau. Unlike the sprawling, flat interior of the mountain, it offers a sharp, rocky character. Standing here provides a dizzying perspective into the depths of the Dubh Ghleann and the sheer cliffs of the great northern corries.

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• •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Stob an t-Sluichd', meaning 'peak of the hollow' or 'peak of the ditch'. This refers to the Slochd Mòr, the massive, steep-sided cleft that carves into the mountain's northern flank.
• •The summit offers an exceptional profile view of the massive granite tors on Ben Avon, particularly the Leabaidh an Daimh Bhuidhe, seen across the deep pass known as The Sneck.
• •While the main summit of Beinn a’ Bhuird is a relatively featureless expanse of high-altitude tundra, Stob an t-Sluichd sits on the very rim of the plateau, providing a much more dramatic sense of exposure and scale.
• •Looking north-east from the summit, the eye follows the remote Dubh Ghleann as it winds toward the River Gairn, one of the most secluded corners of the Cairngorm National Park.
• •Reaching this peak requires such a substantial trek from the Linn of Quoich or Invercauld that by the time you arrive, any distinction between a 'Munro' and a 'Munro Top' feels entirely academic to your legs.