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Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 14km · 1,000 m ascent · ~4h 30m · from FersitModerate
A popular hiking route starting from Fersit, it follows a well-trodden path to the summit, providing panoramic views of the Grey Corries and beyond.
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 12km · 950 m ascent · ~4h 0m · from Achallader FarmGrade 1
A classic scrambling route that ascends the east ridge of Stob a Choire Mheadhoin, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks, suitable for experienced scramblers.
West Ridge RouteScrambling · 10km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 30m · from Loch TreigGrade 2
This route involves a more challenging scramble up the west ridge, requiring good navigation skills and a head for heights.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin today?
Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin today (updated 11:20, 28 Oct): up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 48 mph gusting 60 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Saturday, summit gusts 18 mph.
Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin weather today
Moderate rain, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 48 mph gusting 60 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 42 mph gusting 53 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 18 mph, 35% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 19 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Poor | 4°/1° | -5° | 48/60 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Poor | 5°/4° | -3° | 42/53 | 4% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Poor | 6°/3° | -4° | 46/58 | 24% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 5°/-3° | -6° | 14/18 | 35% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 3°/-4° | -7° | 15/19 | 4% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 16/20 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 1°/-3° | -4° | 17/21 | 2% |
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Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin 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 | 2°/-4° | -7° | 12/15 | 0% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Marginal | 1°/-6° | -8° | 14/17 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 1°/-3° | -6° | 14/17 | 7% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 2°/-3° | -6° | 14/17 | 14% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Marginal | 2°/-2° | -5° | 28/35 | 35% |
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| Mon 9Moderate drizzle | Poor | 5°/1° | -2° | 42/52 | 39% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain showers | Poor | 6°/1° | -2° | 49/62 | 31% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1105m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin 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 07:20, sunset 16:45
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:17 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:52.
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About Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin
Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin is 1,105 m (3,625 ft) high with 140 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 40th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Stob Coire Easain (1.0 km), Creagan a' Chaise (2.9 km) and Cnap Cruinn South Top (3.8 km).
How high is Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin?
Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin is 1,105 metres high with 140 metres of prominence.
Where is Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin?
Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (14km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin 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' Choire Mheadhoin tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 42 mph gusting 53 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
What is the weather on Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 18 mph, 35% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 19 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin?
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.
