Victoria Bridge via the south-east ridge up Stob Ghabhar: route map, distance and time
1,089 m · Highland
Stob Ghabhar is a big Munro of the Blackmount hills above Loch Tulla, climbed from Victoria Bridge by a ridge with a fine corrie edge.
A track up the glen of the Allt Toaig, then paths up the south-east ridge to the summit.
Victoria Bridge via the south-east ridge at a glance
| Distance | 7.7 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 908 m |
| Time up | 3h 5m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 4h 35m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Victoria Bridge car park, near Inveroran |
| Start grid reference | NN 270 421 |
| Summit grid reference | NN 230 455 |
Victoria Bridge via the south-east ridge 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
Near the start
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long the Victoria Bridge via the south-east ridge takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 30m | 3h 45m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 3h 5m | 4h 35m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 3h 45m | 5h 40m |
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 07:19, sunset 16:46. Start by 11:11 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 35m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:22, sunset 16:44. Start by 11:09 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 35m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Stob Ghabhar summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Stob Ghabhar right now. The main Stob Ghabhar page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Stob Ghabhar forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS West Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · SAIS Glen Coe avalanche report.
About Stob Ghabhar
Stob Ghabhar is a big Munro of the Blackmount hills above Loch Tulla, climbed from Victoria Bridge by a ridge with a fine corrie edge. More about Stob Ghabhar, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Sron a Ghearrain (990 m), 0.9 km west
- Sron a' Ghearrain (990 m), 0.9 km west
- Stob a Bhruaich Leith (942 m), 2.2 km west
- Stob a' Bhruaich Leith (942 m), 2.2 km west
- Stob a Choire Odhair (945 m), 2.7 km east
Challenges that include Stob Ghabhar
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NN 270 421, the summit at NN 230 455), 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.
Victoria Bridge via the south-east ridge: questions and answers
How far is the Victoria Bridge via the south-east ridge?
The Victoria Bridge via the south-east ridge is 7.7 km one way to the summit of Stob Ghabhar, with 908 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 15.4 km.
How long does the Victoria Bridge via the south-east ridge take?
About 3h 5m to the summit of Stob Ghabhar and 4h 35m 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 5h 40m for the round trip.
Where do you park for the Victoria Bridge via the south-east ridge?
The Victoria Bridge via the south-east ridge starts from Victoria Bridge car park, near Inveroran. The grid reference is NN 270 421.
Is the Victoria Bridge via the south-east ridge 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 the Victoria Bridge via the south-east ridge today?
By 11:11 at the latest. Sunset on Stob Ghabhar today is 16:46, The Victoria Bridge via the south-east ridge takes about 4h 35m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for the Victoria Bridge via the south-east ridge?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).