Scotland
Stob Coire Sgriodain
979M
3212FT
About Stob Coire Sgriodain
Overlooking the deep trough of Loch Treig, this Munro is defined by the sharp contrast between its steep, rocky western face and the rolling plateau to the east. The summit provides a grandstand view across the water to the Easain peaks and the distant, jagged profile of the Grey Corries.
Key Statistics
Rank
49th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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90m
Nearest Town
Fort William
Geology
You are walking over ancient, hardened mudstone and quartzite. These rocks are crossed by bands of speckled, crystalline rock formed from molten liquid cooling deep underground.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN356743
Latitude
56.8310°N
Longitude
4.6960°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Stob Coire Sgriodain', translating as the 'peak of the corrie of the stony slope'. This refers to the extensive scree and shattered rock found on the mountain’s western flanks above Loch Treig.
- •It is typically climbed as part of a pair with its eastern neighbour, Chno Dearg. While Chno Dearg is a high, rounded dome, the ridge of Stob Coire Sgriodain provides a far more interesting walking experience with superior views into the surrounding glens.
- •The summit offers a spectacular perspective of Loch Treig, looking directly across the water to the steep, parallel slopes of Stob Coire Easain and Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin.
- •To the west, the hill drops nearly 700 metres in less than a kilometre to reach the shore of Loch Treig, creating one of the most impressive examples of a glaciated trench in the Lochaber region.
- •Success on the mountain is often measured less by the 979-metre ascent and more by the ability to navigate the notorious peat bogs near Fersit without leaving a boot behind.