How hard is Stob Breac?

Stob Breac is rated 3/5 (moderately challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 13km with 563m of ascent and takes most walkers 3-6 hours. Terrain: Estate track, then a sharp grassy ascent on cropped turf.

Where do I park for Stob Breac?

Standard parking is at NN438143 near Stirling. 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 Breac?

The standard good-weather months for Stob Breac are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. 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 Breac?

Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.

How hard is Stob Breac?

Stob Breac is rated 3/5 (moderately challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 13km with 563m of ascent and takes most walkers 3-6 hours. Terrain: Estate track, then a sharp grassy ascent on cropped turf.

Where do I park for Stob Breac?

Standard parking is at NN438143 near Stirling. 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 Breac?

The standard good-weather months for Stob Breac are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. 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 Breac?

Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.

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Stob Breac

Stob Breac (686m) — the speckled peak — is a steep schist cone in the upper reaches of Glen Falloch, set in the NN41 square between Crianlarich and Balquhidder. Its mottled appearance from old quartzite veins in the schist gave the name. The summit shares a long ridge with the Munro An Caisteal and gives an unusual angle on Beinn Tulaichean and Cruach Ardrain.

Quick facts

Height: 686.4m/ 2252ft
Distance: 13 km
Ascent: 563 m
Time: 3–6 hrs
Difficulty: 3 / 5Strenuous
Grid ref: NN447166
Parking: NN438143
Nearest city: Stirling
Dogs: Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗

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Standard route

heather moorland 55% · bog and rushes 30% · grassy summit 15%

13km · 563m ascent · 3.5 hrs

From the parking near Inverlochlarig at the end of the Balquhidder road follow the estate track west for 2km. Strike north up the steep grassy south flank to gain the long east ridge. The ridge is narrow and pleasant, leading to the small summit cairn after one steep pull through a schist band.

Terrain

Estate track, then a sharp grassy ascent on cropped turf. The east ridge is narrow and rocky in places, with one short schist band easily climbed in dry conditions. The summit area is a small turfy platform.

In winter

The southern Highlands catch heavy wet snow that ices the schist quickly. Stob Breac's narrow east ridge becomes a Grade I winter route in good cover. Avalanche risk on the steep north flank is real after fresh fall. SAIS Southern Cairngorms forecasts give the best read.

This hill is in the Lochaber SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).

Best time of year

Best OK Avoid

Getting there

Glasgow1h 16m
Edinburgh2h 57m

Parking: NN438143

OS maps: OS Landranger 57

Mobile signal: Poor. Remote Loch Treig area; limited coverage on most networks.

Current conditions

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19h 09mwalking daylight

Sunrise: 04:39
Sunset: 21:52
Civil dawn: 03:41
Civil dusk: 22:50

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Around Stob Breac on the SCOT network

Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.

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station

Getting there: Crianlarich station

Crianlarich Munros — Ben More, Stob Binnein, Ben Lui, Cruach Ardrain

11km from the hill

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On TripSCOT

town

Base yourself in Callander

Trossachs gateway — Ben Ledi, Stuc a Chroin, Rob Roy Way

20km from the hill

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Stob Breac — common questions

How hard is Stob Breac?: Stob Breac is rated 3/5 (moderately challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 13km with 563m of ascent and takes most walkers 3-6 hours. Terrain: Estate track, then a sharp grassy ascent on cropped turf.
Where do I park for Stob Breac?: Standard parking is at NN438143 near Stirling. 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 Breac?: The standard good-weather months for Stob Breac are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. 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 Breac?: 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 Breac?: Poor. Remote Loch Treig area; limited coverage on most networks.
Is Stob Breac safe in winter?: The southern Highlands catch heavy wet snow that ices the schist quickly. Stob Breac's narrow east ridge becomes a Grade I winter route in good cover. Avalanche risk on the steep north flank is real after fresh fall. SAIS Southern Cairngorms forecasts give the best read.