Scotland
The Stob
754M
2472FT
About 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.
Key Statistics
Rank
99th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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229m
Nearest Town
Strathyre
Geology
You are walking on hardened sandstone created from ancient volcanic debris. This durable rock belongs to the Loch Katrine Volcaniclastic Formation.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN491231
Latitude
56.3760°N
Longitude
4.4451°W
Did You Know?
- •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.