Stob Glas

About Stob Glas

Perched on the southern ridge of Stob Binnein, Stob Glas is the rugged underdog that most hikers breeze past on their way to the bigger names. It offers a quieter, rockier sanctuary for those who prefer their views without the communal queueing found on its more famous neighbors.

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• •The peak’s name translates from Gaelic as 'Grey Hill' or 'Green Peak.' This ambiguity is likely because the hill is obscured by grey mist for approximately 360 days of the year.
• •Geologically, it sits as a prominent shoulder on the long descent toward Inverlochlarig. It provides a stunning, dizzying perspective over the deep trench of Loch Voil and the surrounding Braes of Balquhidder.
• •While the main Munros nearby have paths resembling motorways, the routes around Stob Glas are decidedly 'off-piste.' You will spend a significant amount of time negotiating crags and wondering if the local sheep are mocking your navigation.
• •It is currently classified as a Graham Top, meaning it’s a specific delight for hill-walking completists. These are people who have already finished the Munros and are now looking for increasingly obscure ways to ruin their weekends.
• •Opting to include this peak on a circuit of Stob Binnein ensures your knees will be screaming by the final descent. It is the perfect place to sit and watch other hikers ignore you as they rush toward the 'real' summits.