Scotland
Stob an Fhainne
654M
2147FT
About Stob an Fhainne
Stob an Fhainne, or the 'Peak of the Ring', sits quietly overlooking the head of Loch Katrine. While Munros grab the glory, this Graham offers a solitary trek through rugged Trossachs terrain. Expect steep climbs, great views of Glen Gyle, and significantly fewer crowds than nearby Ben Lomond.
Key Statistics
Rank
217th Highest in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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68.2m
Nearest Town
Inversnaid
Geology
Silurian Slates & Gritstone
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN358110
Latitude
56.2630°N
Longitude
4.6527°W
Did You Know?
- •The peak's name translates from Gaelic as 'Peak of the Ring', likely referring to the circular shape of the summit ridge or perhaps an ancient enclosure.
- •It overlooks Glen Gyle at the head of Loch Katrine, famously known as the birthplace of the Jacobite folk hero and outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor.
- •At 654 meters, it is classified as a Graham, a Scottish hill between 2000 and 2500 feet with at least 150 meters of prominence.
- •The surrounding terrain is part of the Great Trossachs Forest project, one of the UK's largest nature restoration sites aiming to bring back native woodland.
- •While the name sounds like a lost Tolkien novel, the only 'precious' thing you'll find here is a dry patch of grass amidst the surprisingly deep and vengeful peat bogs.