Graham · Argyll & Bute
Stob an Eas
A pointed Graham at the head of Hell's Glen and Glen Croe, looking across to the Cobbler. The summit cone gives a textbook view of the Arrochar Alps from an angle most walkers never see.
Quick facts
- Height
- 732m/ 2402ft
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 600 m
- Time
- 4–6 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN185074
- Parking
- NN209084
- Nearest city
- Oban
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
glen track 25% · heather hillside 45% · grassy upper slopes 20% · summit area 10%
Park at Lochgoilhead and walk up the minor road through Hell's Glen. Take the stalkers' path north-west into Coire Lochain, then climb the south-east ridge directly to the cone. Return by the same route or extend west to A' Chrois.
Terrain
Tarmac and forest tracks for the first kilometre, then a clear stalkers' path. The summit cone is steep heather with small outcrops — easy hands-on work near the top.
In winter
The eastern corrie holds snow well and the summit cone gets blasted by westerlies straight off Loch Long. A reasonable winter outing in good conditions but the cone in poor visibility is unforgiving.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow1h 23m
- Edinburgh2h 23m
OS maps: OS Landranger 56
Mobile signal: Reception at Lochgoilhead; gone above the treeline
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:42
- Sunset
- 21:53
- Civil dawn
- 03:44
- Civil dusk
- 22:51
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 2026
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Stob an Eas — common questions
- How hard is Stob an Eas?
- Stob an Eas is rated 3/5 (moderately challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 14km with 600m of ascent and takes most walkers 4-6 hours. Terrain: Tarmac and forest tracks for the first kilometre, then a clear stalkers' path.
- Where do I park for Stob an Eas?
- Standard parking is at NN209084 near Oban. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
- When is the best time to climb Stob an Eas?
- The standard good-weather months for Stob an Eas are April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Stob an Eas?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal on Stob an Eas?
- Reception at Lochgoilhead; gone above the treeline
- Is Stob an Eas safe in winter?
- The eastern corrie holds snow well and the summit cone gets blasted by westerlies straight off Loch Long. A reasonable winter outing in good conditions but the cone in poor visibility is unforgiving.