Coire nan Lochan from Glen Coe up Stob Coire nan Lochan: route map, distance and time
1,116 m · Highland
Stob Coire nan Lochan is a Munro Top of Bidean nam Bian in Glen Coe, rising above a corrie ringed by some of the area's best winter climbing cliffs.
A steep path into Coire nan Lochan, then up the rim of the corrie to the summit.
Coire nan Lochan from Glen Coe at a glance
| Distance | 5.8 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 1,013 m |
| Time up | 2h 50m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 4h 0m, down the same way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Glen Coe car park below Gearr Aonach |
| Start grid reference | NN 149 568 |
| Summit grid reference | NN 148 548 |
Coire nan Lochan from Glen Coe 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 Coire nan Lochan from Glen Coe takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 20m | 3h 15m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 50m | 4h 0m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 3h 30m | 4h 55m |
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 07:59, sunset 18:11. Start by 13:11 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 08:01, sunset 18:08. Start by 13:08 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Stob Coire nan Lochan summit weather for this route
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Good Today Sunday 18 October
Clear sky, up to 2°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 19 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunrise 07:59, sunset 18:11.
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Marginal Tomorrow Monday 19 October
Overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 42 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 08:01, sunset 18:08.
Best day of the next seven for Coire nan Lochan from Glen Coe: Sunday 18 October, with summit gusts around 19 mph and a 0% chance of rain.
Cloud inversion tomorrow morning: 59% (Good), best around 06:00. 7-day inversion outlook.
Hour-by-hour Stob Coire nan Lochan forecast · 14-day forecast · Is it safe to climb Stob Coire nan Lochan?
Before you go, also check: MWIS West Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · SAIS Glen Coe avalanche report.
What to take today
- An insulated jacket, hat and warm gloves: it feels like -7°C on top.
- A waterproof jacket. It can rain on the tops in any forecast.
- Microspikes for icy paths. In snow, an ice axe and crampons and the skills to use them.
- 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 Coire nan Lochan
Stob Coire nan Lochan is a Munro Top of Bidean nam Bian in Glen Coe, rising above a corrie ringed by some of the area's best winter climbing cliffs. More about Stob Coire nan Lochan, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro Top, HuMP.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Bidean nam Bian (1,149 m), 0.8 km south-west
- Stob Coire nam Beith (1,107 m), 1 km west
- Stob Coire Sgreamhach (1,072 m), 1.4 km south-east
- Beinn Fhada (952 m), 1.4 km south-east
- Beinn Fhada NE Top (931 m), 1.7 km east
- Beinn Maol Chaluim (906 m), 2.6 km south-west
Challenges that include Stob Coire nan Lochan
More walks from Glen Coe car park below Gearr Aonach
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Lost Valley (Coire Gabhail) up Bidean nam Bian
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NN 149 568, the summit at NN 148 548), 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.
Coire nan Lochan from Glen Coe: questions and answers
How far is Coire nan Lochan from Glen Coe?
Coire nan Lochan from Glen Coe is 5.8 km one way to the summit of Stob Coire nan Lochan, with 1,013 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 11.6 km.
How long does Coire nan Lochan from Glen Coe take?
About 2h 50m to the summit of Stob Coire nan Lochan and 4h 0m 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 55m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Coire nan Lochan from Glen Coe?
Coire nan Lochan from Glen Coe starts from Glen Coe car park below Gearr Aonach. The grid reference is NN 149 568.
Is Coire nan Lochan from Glen Coe 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 Coire nan Lochan from Glen Coe today?
By 13:11 at the latest. Sunset on Stob Coire nan Lochan today is 18:11, Coire nan Lochan from Glen Coe takes about 4h 0m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Coire nan Lochan from Glen Coe?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).