Scotland
Stob nan Clach
957M
3138FT
About Stob nan Clach
Rising above the head of Inverlochlarig, this Munro Top forms the rugged south-eastern shoulder of the mighty Stob Binnein. The terrain is characteristically steep and grassy, offering a quieter perspective on its parent peak and dramatic views down into the remote reaches of Glen Buckie and the Braes of Balquhidder.
Key Statistics
Rank
37th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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72.3m
Nearest Town
Auchtertyre
Geology
The ground beneath you consists of the Ben Lawers Schist, featuring dark, heat-altered rocks and lime-rich layers formed from ancient mud.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN387351
Latitude
56.4810°N
Longitude
4.6206°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Stob nan Clach', which translates as the 'Peak of the Stones', likely referring to the scattered boulders and rocky outcrops that break through the high grassy slopes.
- •It is most frequently climbed as part of a southern approach to Stob Binnein from Balquhidder, a route that avoids the crowds of the standard Crianlarich ascent and offers a much steeper, more direct physical challenge.
- •The summit provides an exceptional profile view of the great pyramid of Stob Binnein to the north-west, while looking south offers a clear sightline over Loch Voil towards the rounded tops of the Trossachs.
- •The southern slopes of the hill lead down to the historical lands of Rob Roy MacGregor; the infamous outlaw and folk hero lived and operated throughout these glens during the early 18th century.
- •Despite being named the 'Peak of the Stones', walkers will find that the prevailing feature of the ascent is actually an unrelenting amount of steep Highland turf.