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Stob Coire a' Chairn routes: 6 ways to the top
Devil's Ridge CircuitHiking · 12km · from Glen NevisModerate
This circular route includes the Devil's Ridge and offers a challenging hike with spectacular views of the Mamores range.
North Ridge AscentHiking · 6km · 800 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from KinlochlevenModerate
The North Ridge ascent is a straightforward hike starting from Kinlochleven, it provides a direct route to the summit with panoramic views.
Coire na Ba AscentHiking · 7km · 850 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from Glen NevisModerate
This route ascends through Coire na Ba and is less frequented, it offers a quieter path with beautiful scenery.
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 12km · from KinlochlevenModerate
This route starts from Kinlochleven and follows a well-trodden path through the Mamores range, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
An Gearanach to Stob Coire a' Chairn RidgeScrambling · 5.5km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from KinlochlevenGrade 1
This route involves a scramble along the ridge from An Gearanach to Stob Coire a' Chairn, it offers stunning views and requires careful navigation.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 8km · from KinlochlevenGrade 3 Climb
This climbing route tackles the steep north face of Stob Coire a' Chairn, suitable for experienced climbers with technical skills.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Stob Coire a' Chairn each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 981m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Stob Coire a' Chairn 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 16:46
9h 26m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:17 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 07:13 to 16:53.
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About Stob Coire a' Chairn
Stob Coire a' Chairn is 981 m (3,219 ft) high with 125 m of prominence. It is in Fort William to Loch Treig & Loch Leven, Scotland. OS grid reference NN185660. It is the 3rd highest of the 23 summits Peakify lists in Fort William to Loch Treig & Loch Leven. The nearest summits are An Garbhanach (0.6 km), Stob Coire a' Chairn South Top (0.6 km) and An Gearanach (1.0 km).
How high is Stob Coire a' Chairn?
Stob Coire a' Chairn is 981 metres high with 125 metres of prominence.
Where is Stob Coire a' Chairn?
Stob Coire a' Chairn is listed in Fort William to Loch Treig & Loch Leven, Scotland.
Are there routes for Stob Coire a' Chairn?
Peakify lists 6 routes for Stob Coire a' Chairn, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Devil's Ridge Circuit (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Stob Coire a' Chairn 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.
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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.
