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Stob Dearg routes: 6 ways to the top
Coire na TulaichScrambling · 5km · 900 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from SligachanGrade 1
The Coire na Tulaich route is a classic scramble up the north face of Stob Dearg, it involves a steep ascent through rocky terrain and is often used as the main route to the summit.
Curved RidgeScrambling · 4km · 850 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from AltnafeadhGrade 2
Curved Ridge is a popular and challenging scramble that offers exposure and stunning views, it requires careful navigation and is often used by experienced scramblers.
Great Gully ButtressScrambling · 3.5km · 800 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from AltnafeadhGrade 3
Great Gully Buttress is a more technical scramble with significant exposure, it is recommended for experienced climbers only.
Buachaille Etive Mor via Coire AltruimHiking · 10km · 1,000 m ascent · ~3h 40m · from AltnafeadhHiking
This hiking route ascends Stob Dearg via Coire Altruim, it is a longer but less technical route compared to the scrambles.
North ButtressScrambling · 3km · 750 m ascent · ~1h 50m · from AltnafeadhGrade 3
The North Buttress route is a serious scramble with significant exposure and technical sections, it is suitable for experienced climbers.
Lagangarbh Hut to SummitHiking · 6km · 950 m ascent · ~2h 45m · from Lagangarbh HutHiking
This is a straightforward hiking route starting from Lagangarbh Hut, it offers a direct path to the summit with stunning views of the surrounding area.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Stob Dearg each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1103m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Stob Dearg 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 16:48
9h 28m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:16 and starts 15:51. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:55.
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About Stob Dearg
Stob Dearg is 1,103 m (3,619 ft) high with 98 m of prominence. It is in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. OS grid reference NN062307. It is the 2nd highest of the 108 summits Peakify lists in Argyll and Bute. The nearest summits are Meall nan Each (0.8 km), Ben Cruachan (0.8 km) and Meall nan Each North Top (1.1 km).
How high is Stob Dearg?
Stob Dearg is 1,103 metres high with 98 metres of prominence.
Where is Stob Dearg?
Stob Dearg is listed in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
Are there routes for Stob Dearg?
Peakify lists 6 routes for Stob Dearg, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Stob Dearg 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.
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