Routes up
Stob a' Choin routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · from InverlochlarigModerate
The standard route to Stob a' Choin starts from Inverlochlarig, it involves a steep ascent with some pathless sections, offering stunning views of the surrounding hills.
South RidgeHiking · 10km · from InverlochlarigModerate
This route follows the south ridge of Stob a' Choin, providing a more direct ascent with some scrambling sections near the summit.
North-East RidgeScrambling · 12km · from InverlochlarigModerate
The North-East Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with Grade 1 scrambling, requiring careful navigation and a good head for heights.
West Face DirectScrambling · 9km · from InverlochlarigDifficult
This route tackles the steep west face directly, involving Grade 2 scrambling and is suitable for experienced scramblers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Stob a' Choin today?
Stob a' Choin today (updated 00:33, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 53 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 13 mph.
Stob a' Choin weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 53 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Stob a' Choin weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 39 mph, 69% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Stob a' Choin weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 21 mph, 41% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Stob a' Choin summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Poor | 6°/3° | -2° | 43/53 | 100% |
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| TomorrowModerate drizzle | Marginal | 7°/5° | 1° | 31/39 | 69% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 8°/5° | 1° | 38/47 | 63% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 7°/3° | 1° | 16/21 | 41% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 6°/-2° | -5° | 13/16 | 12% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Good | 4°/-4° | -7° | 10/13 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 4°/-4° | -7° | 11/14 | 2% |
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Stob a' Choin 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 4°/1° | 0° | 11/14 | 4% |
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| Thu 5Light drizzle | Good | 4°/0° | -3° | 7/9 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Light drizzle | Good | 3°/-3° | -4° | 7/10 | 10% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 2°/-4° | -6° | 11/14 | 14% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 3°/-1° | -3° | 16/20 | 21% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 3°/-2° | -4° | 14/18 | 27% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Good | 1°/-2° | -5° | 18/22 | 29% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Stob a' Choin each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 867m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Stob a' Choin each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:17, sunset 16:46
9h 28m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:13 and starts 15:49. From the summit you see the sun 07:10 to 16:52.
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About Stob a' Choin
Stob a' Choin is 867 m (2,845 ft) high with 478 m of prominence. It is in Loch Lomond to Strathyre, Scotland. OS grid reference NN417159. It is the 3rd highest of the 36 summits Peakify lists in Loch Lomond to Strathyre. The nearest summits are Meall Reamhar North Top (0.5 km), Meall Reamhar (0.9 km) and Creag na h-Iolaire (1.2 km).
How high is Stob a' Choin?
Stob a' Choin is 867 metres high with 478 metres of prominence.
Where is Stob a' Choin?
Stob a' Choin is listed in Loch Lomond to Strathyre, Scotland.
Are there routes for Stob a' Choin?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Stob a' Choin, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Stob a' Choin today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What is the weather on Stob a' Choin tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 39 mph, 69% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Stob a' Choin this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 21 mph, 41% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Stob a' Choin?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
