Fersit via Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin up Stob Coire Easain: route map, distance and time
1,115 m · Highland
Stob Coire Easain is a 1115m Munro above Loch Treig, climbed with its twin Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin from Fersit.
Up the north-east ridge over Meall Cian Dearg to Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin, then along the stony ridge to Stob Coire Easain.
Fersit via Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin at a glance
| Distance | 8.8 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 1,027 m |
| Time up | 3h 30m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 5h 15m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Fersit, at the end of the minor road from the Loch Laggan road |
| Start grid reference | NN 352 781 |
| Summit grid reference | NN 308 730 |
Fersit via Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin 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 Fersit via Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 50m | 4h 20m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 3h 30m | 5h 15m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 4h 15m | 6h 25m |
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 07:20, sunset 16:45. Start by 10:30 to be down before dark, allowing 5h 15m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:22, sunset 16:43. Start by 10:28 to be down before dark, allowing 5h 15m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Stob Coire Easain summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Stob Coire Easain right now. The main Stob Coire Easain page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Stob Coire Easain forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS West Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · SAIS Lochaber avalanche report.
About Stob Coire Easain
Stob Coire Easain is a 1115m Munro above Loch Treig, climbed with its twin Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin from Fersit. More about Stob Coire Easain, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin (1,105 m), 1 km north-east
- Sgurr Innse (809 m), 2.5 km north-west
Challenges that include Stob Coire Easain
More walks from Fersit, at the end of the minor road from the Loch Laggan road
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Fersit round up Chno Dearg
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NN 352 781, the summit at NN 308 730), 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.
Fersit via Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin: questions and answers
How far is Fersit via Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin?
Fersit via Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin is 8.8 km one way to the summit of Stob Coire Easain, with 1,027 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 17.6 km.
How long does Fersit via Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin take?
About 3h 30m to the summit of Stob Coire Easain and 5h 15m 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 6h 25m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Fersit via Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin?
Fersit via Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin starts from Fersit, at the end of the minor road from the Loch Laggan road. The grid reference is NN 352 781.
Is Fersit via Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin 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 Fersit via Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin today?
By 10:30 at the latest. Sunset on Stob Coire Easain today is 16:45, Fersit via Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin takes about 5h 15m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Fersit via Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).