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Stob Ban routes: 6 ways to the top
West Ridge RouteScrambling · 8km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 5m · from AchriabhachGrade 1
This route ascends Stob Ban via its west ridge, offering a mix of hiking and easy scrambling, with stunning views of Glen Nevis.
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 9km · 920 m ascent · ~3h 20m · from AchriabhachGrade 1
The East Ridge Route provides a straightforward scramble, with excellent views of the surrounding peaks and valleys.
South Ridge RouteScrambling · 12km · from AchriabhachGrade 3
This is a more technical scramble up the south ridge, recommended for experienced scramblers due to its exposure and difficulty.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · from Polldubh CragsClimbing
The north face presents a technical climbing challenge, suitable for experienced climbers with appropriate gear
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 10km · 950 m ascent · ~3h 35m · from AchriabhachGrade 2
The North Ridge Route is a more challenging scramble, requiring careful navigation and offering a rewarding climb to the summit.
Coire a' Mhusgain RouteHiking · 14km · from AchriabhachHiking
The Coire a' Mhusgain Route is a popular hiking path, offering a scenic ascent through the corrie to the summit.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Stob Ban today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Stob Ban each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 977m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Stob Ban 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 Ban
Stob Ban is 977 m (3,205 ft) high with 174 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 196th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Stob Choire Claurigh (1.6 km), Stob Choire Claurigh North Top (1.9 km) and Stob Coire na Ceannain (2.2 km).
How high is Stob Ban?
Stob Ban is 977 metres high with 174 metres of prominence.
Where is Stob Ban?
Stob Ban is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Stob Ban?
Peakify lists 6 routes for Stob Ban, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Stob Ban 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 weather information is shown for Stob Ban?
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.
