Routes up
Stob Coire an Lochain routes: 6 ways to the top
Coire nan Lochan RouteScrambling · 8km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 5m · from Glencoe Visitor CentreGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the rocky ridge of Coire nan Lochan, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
North Ridge RouteHiking · 10km · 950 m ascent · ~3h 35m · from Glencoe VillageHiking
The North Ridge Route is a challenging hike that takes you up the northern slopes of the mountain, providing a rewarding ascent.
Lost Valley RouteScrambling · 12km · 1,100 m ascent · ~4h 15m · from Lost Valley Car ParkGrade 2 Scramble
This route ascends via the Lost Valley, requiring some scrambling over rocky terrain and offering dramatic views.
Coire Gabhail RouteHiking · 9km · 1,000 m ascent · ~3h 30m · from Glencoe Visitor CentreHiking
A scenic hike through Coire Gabhail, known as the Hidden Valley, leading to the summit with panoramic views.
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 6km · 850 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Glencoe VillageGrade 2
A more challenging scrambling route that tackles the east ridge, requiring good route-finding skills and a head for heights
Central Buttress RouteClimbing · 4km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Glencoe VillageGrade 3
A technical climbing route on the central buttress of Stob Coire an Lochain, suitable for experienced climbers with proper equipment
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Stob Coire an Lochain today?
Stob Coire an Lochain today (updated 12:11, 28 Oct): up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -8°C, summit wind 44 mph gusting 55 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Tuesday, summit gusts 21 mph.
Stob Coire an Lochain weather today
Slight rain, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -8°C, summit wind 44 mph gusting 55 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Stob Coire an Lochain weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 38 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Stob Coire an Lochain weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 20 mph gusting 25 mph, 29% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 2°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -8°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Stob Coire an Lochain summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Poor | 3°/-1° | -8° | 44/55 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 4°/3° | -3° | 31/38 | 2% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 6°/2° | -6° | 39/49 | 3% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 4°/-3° | -6° | 20/25 | 29% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Marginal | 2°/-4° | -8° | 17/21 | 14% |
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| Mon 2Overcast | Marginal | 3°/-4° | -8° | 17/22 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 4°/-4° | -7° | 17/21 | 0% |
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Stob Coire an Lochain 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 | 1°/-4° | -7° | 12/15 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Marginal | 0°/-5° | -8° | 9/17 | 0% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 1°/-2° | -5° | 11/18 | 7% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 1°/-1° | -4° | 13/21 | 13% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Marginal | 2°/-4° | -7° | 27/33 | 20% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Poor | 5°/2° | -2° | 40/50 | 32% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain | Poor | 6°/1° | -2° | 55+/75+ | 31% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Stob Coire an Lochain each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1235m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Stob Coire an Lochain 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 07:16, sunset 16:40
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:42. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:48.
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About Stob Coire an Lochain
Stob Coire an Lochain is 1,235 m (4,052 ft) high with 11 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 9th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Carn na Criche (1.5 km), Braeriach (1.3 km) and Sgor an Lochain Uaine (2.5 km).
How high is Stob Coire an Lochain?
Stob Coire an Lochain is 1,235 metres high with 11 metres of prominence.
Where is Stob Coire an Lochain?
Stob Coire an Lochain is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Stob Coire an Lochain?
Peakify lists 6 routes for Stob Coire an Lochain, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Stob Coire an Lochain 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 Coire an Lochain tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 38 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Stob Coire an Lochain this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 20 mph gusting 25 mph, 29% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 2°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -8°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What weather information is shown for Stob Coire an Lochain?
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.
