Stob a' Choin

About Stob a' Choin

Tucked away in the rugged heart of the Trossachs, this steep-sided Corbett offers a wilder experience than its more famous Munro neighbours. Characterised by rocky outcrops and a sharp summit ridge, the ascent from Inverlochlarig is a bracing climb that rewards walkers with a spectacular, intimate perspective of the Crianlarich peaks and Ben Lomond.

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• •The name Stob a' Choin translates from Gaelic as the 'Peak of the Dog.' While the specific legend has faded, it likely refers to a hunting hound or a localized folk story associated with the high ground between Loch Katrine and Balquhidder.
• •The summit offers a unique vantage point directly down the length of Loch Katrine to the south, while the northern horizon is dominated by the massive, triple-peaked bulk of Cruach Ardrain and the unmistakable pyramid of Ben More.
• •Despite falling short of Munro status by less than 50 metres, the mountain’s complex, broken ground and exceptionally steep southern face give it a much more mountaineering character than many of its higher, more rounded neighbours.
• •The hill is frequently approached from the road-end at Inverlochlarig, a route that involves a relentless direct ascent of the Fiarach ridge, gaining over 600 metres of height in a very short horizontal distance.
• •The mountain provides a textbook example of Highland perspective; from the valley floor it looks entirely insurmountable, but once you begin the climb, you realize it is merely very steep and slightly inconvenienced by your presence.