Scotland
Stob Garbh SE Top
924M
3030FT
About Stob Garbh SE Top
Perched on the southern arm of the Crianlarich hills, this Munro Top is the quieter, slightly lower sibling to the craggy Stob Garbh. It offers a strategic vantage point over the Balquhidder glens, ideal for hikers who find the main summits far too crowded for their liking.
Key Statistics
Rank
29th Highest in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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16.8m
Nearest Town
Crianlarich
Geology
Silurian Slates & Gritstone
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN412217
Latitude
56.3609°N
Longitude
4.5720°W
Did You Know?
- •At 923.5 meters, this peak sneaks into the Munro Top category by less than ten meters of clearance above the 3,000-foot threshold.
- •The peak is part of the ridge connecting the mighty Cruach Ardrain to Beinn Tulaichean, forming a high-altitude horseshoe that is a favorite for local hillwalkers.
- •The name 'Stob Garbh' translates from Gaelic as 'Rough Peak,' a fitting description for the fractured schist and rocky outcrops that define the local geology.
- •It sits within the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, providing a vital nesting habitat for several species of hardy upland birds that enjoy the solitude.
- •Navigation here in a thick mist is a true test of character; it is remarkably easy to convince yourself you've reached the main summit, only for the clouds to part and reveal the real peak laughing at you from further up the ridge.