Scotland
Stob an Eas
732M
2402FT
About Stob an Eas
Tucked away at the head of Glen Fyne near Cairndow, this rugged Graham offers a quieter alternative to the busy Munros of the Arrochar Alps. It is a steep, grassy hill with rocky outcrops, providing a raw sense of isolation and commanding views down the long reach of the sea loch.
Key Statistics
Rank
8th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Arran
Prominence
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248m
Nearest Town
Cairndow
Geology
You are walking on ancient layers of hardened mud and sand, which are sliced through by narrow veins of once-molten rock.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN185074
Latitude
56.2244°N
Longitude
4.9286°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as 'Peak of the Waterfall', a reference to the steep burns that cascade down its southern slopes toward the River Fyne.
- •While often overlooked in favour of the neighbouring Munros, the summit provides an exceptional perspective of the jagged Arrochar Alps to the east and the distinctive silhouette of Beinn Bhuidhe to the north.
- •It is frequently climbed via the long approach from the head of Loch Fyne, often by walkers seeking a quieter day away from the more popular 'Arrochar Alps' trails.
- •The hill sits on the high ridge separating Glen Fyne from Glen Shira, overlooking historic territory used for centuries as cattle drove routes toward the lowlands.
- •The 'waterfall' in its name is less of a singular scenic landmark and more of a general warning; the lower slopes are consistently and unapologetically saturated.