Inverlochlarig via the south ridge up Stob Binnein: route map, distance and time
1,165 m · Loch Lomond and The Trossachs
Stob Binnein is the pointed Munro beside Ben More above Crianlarich, climbed from Inverlochlarig or with Ben More from Benmore Farm.
You climb the long south ridge over Stob Coire an Lochain to the summit.
Inverlochlarig via the south ridge at a glance
| Distance | 5.8 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 1,039 m |
| Time up | 2h 55m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 4h 5m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Inverlochlarig, Balquhidder Glen |
| Start grid reference | NN 437 181 |
| Summit grid reference | NN 434 227 |
Inverlochlarig via the south ridge 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 the Inverlochlarig via the south ridge takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 20m | 3h 20m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 55m | 4h 5m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 3h 30m | 5h 0m |
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 07:17, sunset 16:45. Start by 11:40 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 5m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:20, sunset 16:43. Start by 11:38 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 5m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Stob Binnein summit weather for this route
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Poor Today Wednesday 28 October
Moderate rain, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 54 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor. Sunrise 07:17, sunset 16:45.
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Marginal Tomorrow Thursday 29 October
Moderate drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 32 mph gusting 41 mph, 43% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 07:20, sunset 16:43.
Best day of the next seven for the Inverlochlarig via the south ridge: Tuesday 3 November, with summit gusts around 23 mph and a 4% chance of rain.
Hour-by-hour Stob Binnein forecast · 14-day forecast · Is it safe to climb Stob Binnein?
Before you go, also check: MWIS West Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
What to take today
- An insulated jacket, hat and warm gloves: it feels like -5°C on top.
- Waterproof jacket and overtrousers: 100% chance of rain.
- A windproof layer, and poles for balance in gusts to 54 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 Binnein
Stob Binnein is the pointed Munro beside Ben More above Crianlarich, climbed from Inverlochlarig or with Ben More from Benmore Farm. More about Stob Binnein, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Stob Coire an Lochain (1,067 m), 0.8 km south-east
- Meall na Dige (966 m), 1.6 km east
- Ben More (1,174 m), 1.7 km north
- Stob Garbh (958 m), 2.4 km west
- Cruach Ardrain (1,046 m), 3 km south-west
Challenges that include Stob Binnein
More walks from Inverlochlarig, Balquhidder Glen
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Inverlochlarig via Beinn Tulaichean up Cruach Ardrain
Other routes up Stob Binnein
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benmore Farm with Ben More | 5.2 km one way | 1,294 m | 3h 10m | Hard |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NN 437 181, the summit at NN 434 227), 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.
Inverlochlarig via the south ridge: questions and answers
How far is the Inverlochlarig via the south ridge?
The Inverlochlarig via the south ridge is 5.8 km one way to the summit of Stob Binnein, with 1,039 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 11.6 km.
How long does the Inverlochlarig via the south ridge take?
About 2h 55m to the summit of Stob Binnein and 4h 5m 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 5h 0m for the round trip.
Where do you park for the Inverlochlarig via the south ridge?
The Inverlochlarig via the south ridge starts from Inverlochlarig, Balquhidder Glen. The grid reference is NN 437 181.
Is the Inverlochlarig via the south ridge 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 the Inverlochlarig via the south ridge today?
By 11:40 at the latest. Sunset on Stob Binnein today is 16:45, The Inverlochlarig via the south ridge takes about 4h 5m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for the Inverlochlarig via the south ridge?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).