Scotland
Stob Coire Dheirg
1028M
3372FT
About Stob Coire Dheirg
Sitting prominently at the eastern end of a jagged ridge, this rugged Munro Top is a highlight of the Black Mount range. Reached via the sharp crest from Stob Ghabhar, its shattered quartzite terrain offers an exposed, high-altitude feel with dramatic, plunging views over the vast, watery expanse of Rannoch Moor.
Key Statistics
Rank
16th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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13m
Nearest Town
Glenkinglass Lodge
Geology
The ground beneath you is a hard granite formed by the Starav Intrusion. This rock was once molten magma that cooled slowly deep underground.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN131426
Latitude
56.5387°N
Longitude
5.0407°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'Peak of the Red Corrie', likely referencing the reddish hue of the shattered rock and scree that characterises its steep eastern flanks.
- •It marks the end of a dramatic, narrow ridge known as the 'Upper Aonach Eagach', which connects the peak to its parent Munro, Stob Ghabhar.
- •The summit provides a spectacular grandstand view across the desolate bog-lands of Rannoch Moor towards the distant, symmetrical cone of Schiehallion.
- •Despite standing at over 1,000 metres—higher than many standalone Munros—its lack of topographic prominence means it is classified as a Munro Top.
- •The 'Upper Aonach Eagach' ridge provides just enough exposure to remind you why you brought sturdy boots, without the sustained terror often associated with its more famous namesake in Glencoe.