The Stob

Rising steeply above the village of Strathyre, this Graham offers a quieter alternative to the nearby Munros. Its grassy slopes and occasionally boggy ridges lead to a summit with expansive views over the Trossachs, notably toward the jagged peaks of the Crianlarich hills and the deep waters of Loch Lubnaig.

• •The name derives from the Gaelic 'Stob', meaning a stake or a point; in Scottish topography, it usually refers to a peak with a sharp or distinct profile.
• •From the summit, the view west looks across the remote Glen Finglas towards Ben Venue, while the massive forms of Ben More and Stob Binnein dominate the northern skyline.
• •The hill is frequently climbed as part of a horseshoe route taking in the neighbouring peak of An t-Sithean, traversing the high, wild moorland between Strathyre and Glen Buckie.
• •Despite the name suggesting a singular point, the summit ridge contains just enough false tops to make the final approach feel significantly longer than a quick glance at the map implies.