Lairig Eilde to the bealach up Buachaille Etive Beag - Stob Dubh: route map, distance and time
958 m · Highland
Stob Dubh is the 958m Munro summit of Buachaille Etive Beag, a short ridge between Glen Etive and the Lairig Eilde above Glen Coe.
Path up to the bealach between the two summits, then along the stony ridge south-west to Stob Dubh.
Lairig Eilde to the bealach at a glance
| Distance | 5.3 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 648 m |
| Time up | 2h 10m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 10m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Car park at the Lairig Eilde, Glen Coe |
| Start grid reference | NN 170 539 |
| Summit grid reference | NN 179 535 |
Lairig Eilde to the bealach map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
How long Lairig Eilde to the bealach takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 45m | 2h 40m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 10m | 3h 10m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 35m | 3h 55m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:20, sunset 16:46. Start by 12:36 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 10m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:22, sunset 16:44. Start by 12:34 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 10m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Buachaille Etive Beag - Stob Dubh summit weather for this route
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Before you go, also check: MWIS West Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · SAIS Glen Coe avalanche report.
About Buachaille Etive Beag - Stob Dubh
Stob Dubh is the 958m Munro summit of Buachaille Etive Beag, a short ridge between Glen Etive and the Lairig Eilde above Glen Coe. More about Buachaille Etive Beag - Stob Dubh, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Buachaille Etive Mor - Stob na Broige (953 m), 1.5 km south-east
- Beinn Fhada NE Top (931 m), 1.7 km north-west
- Buachaille Etive Beag - Stob Coire Raineach (925 m), 1.8 km north-east
- Stob Coire Altruim (939 m), 1.9 km east
- Beinn Fhada (952 m), 2 km west
- Stob Coire Sgreamhach (1,072 m), 2.4 km west
Challenges that include Buachaille Etive Beag - Stob Dubh
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NN 170 539, the summit at NN 179 535), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Lairig Eilde to the bealach: questions and answers
How far is Lairig Eilde to the bealach?
Lairig Eilde to the bealach is 5.3 km one way to the summit of Buachaille Etive Beag - Stob Dubh, with 648 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 10.6 km.
How long does Lairig Eilde to the bealach take?
About 2h 10m to the summit of Buachaille Etive Beag - Stob Dubh and 3h 10m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 3h 55m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Lairig Eilde to the bealach?
Lairig Eilde to the bealach starts from Car park at the Lairig Eilde, Glen Coe. The grid reference is NN 170 539.
Is Lairig Eilde to the bealach suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers on a clear day. Peakify grades it Moderate: a long climb on a made path, but the top is high, exposed and colder than the start. Turn back if the cloud comes down and you can't navigate.
What time should I start Lairig Eilde to the bealach today?
By 12:36 at the latest. Sunset on Buachaille Etive Beag - Stob Dubh today is 16:46, Lairig Eilde to the bealach takes about 3h 10m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Lairig Eilde to the bealach?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).