Achriabhach via Coire a' Mhusgain up Stob Ban: route map, distance and time
1,000 m · Highland
Stob Ban is a 1000m Munro in the western Mamores, named for its pale quartzite cap, climbed from Glen Nevis by Coire a' Mhusgain.
A path climbs the corrie to the bealach east of Stob Ban. You then follow the rocky east ridge to the summit.
Achriabhach via Coire a' Mhusgain at a glance
| Distance | 5.6 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 936 m |
| Time up | 2h 40m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 50m, down the same way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Achriabhach (Glen Nevis lower falls) |
| Start grid reference | NN 142 683 |
| Summit grid reference | NN 147 654 |
Achriabhach via Coire a' Mhusgain 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 Achriabhach via Coire a' Mhusgain takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 10m | 3h 5m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 40m | 3h 50m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 3h 15m | 4h 40m |
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 08:01, sunset 18:08. Start by 13:18 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 08:03, sunset 18:06. Start by 13:16 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Stob Ban summit weather for this route
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Marginal Today Monday 19 October
Light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 32 mph gusting 40 mph, 21% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 08:01, sunset 18:08.
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Marginal Tomorrow Tuesday 20 October
Slight rain, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 32 mph gusting 40 mph, 94% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 08:03, sunset 18:06.
Best day of the next seven for Achriabhach via Coire a' Mhusgain: Thursday 22 October, with summit gusts around 22 mph and a 69% chance of rain.
Cloud inversion tomorrow morning: 1% (Low), best around 06:00. 7-day inversion outlook.
Hour-by-hour Stob Ban forecast · 14-day forecast · Is it safe to climb Stob Ban?
Before you go, also check: MWIS West Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · SAIS Lochaber avalanche report.
What to take today
- An insulated jacket, hat and warm gloves: it feels like -4°C on top.
- A waterproof jacket. It can rain on the tops in any forecast.
- A windproof layer, and poles for balance in gusts to 40 mph.
- Map and compass, and the skills to use them. A phone is a backup, not a plan.
- A head torch, food, water, a charged phone and a small first aid kit.
About Stob Ban
Stob Ban is a 1000m Munro in the western Mamores, named for its pale quartzite cap, climbed from Glen Nevis by Coire a' Mhusgain. More about Stob Ban, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Mullach nan Coirean East Top (917 m), 1.1 km west
- Stob Choire a Mhail (990 m), 1.6 km east
- Mullach nan Coirean SE Top (918 m), 1.6 km west
- Stob Choire a' Mhail (990 m), 1.6 km east
- Sgurr an Iubhair (1,000 m), 1.7 km east
- Sgurr a Mhaim (1,099 m), 2.1 km north-east
More walks from Achriabhach
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Achriabhach via the north-west ridge up Sgurr a' Mhaim
- Devil's Ridge from Sgurr an Iubhair up Sgurr a' Mhaim
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NN 142 683, the summit at NN 147 654), 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.
Achriabhach via Coire a' Mhusgain: questions and answers
How far is Achriabhach via Coire a' Mhusgain?
Achriabhach via Coire a' Mhusgain is 5.6 km one way to the summit of Stob Ban, with 936 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 11.2 km.
How long does Achriabhach via Coire a' Mhusgain take?
About 2h 40m to the summit of Stob Ban and 3h 50m 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 4h 40m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Achriabhach via Coire a' Mhusgain?
Achriabhach via Coire a' Mhusgain starts from Achriabhach (Glen Nevis lower falls). The grid reference is NN 142 683.
Is Achriabhach via Coire a' Mhusgain suitable for beginners?
Not as a first mountain. Peakify grades it Hard: steep, rough ground where a slip matters. Build up on an easier route first.
What time should I start Achriabhach via Coire a' Mhusgain today?
By 13:18 at the latest. Sunset on Stob Ban today is 18:08, Achriabhach via Coire a' Mhusgain takes about 3h 50m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Achriabhach via Coire a' Mhusgain?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).