Munro · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Buachaille Etive Mor - Stob na Broige
Stob na Bròige (953m) — "peak of the shoe" — is the southern Munro of Buachaille Etive Mòr (the great herdsman of Etive), the iconic Glen Coe pyramid. Less famous than its northern neighbour Stob Dearg but reached on the same long ridge traverse, Stob na Bròige gives commanding views down Glen Etive and across to the Black Mount. Promoted to Munro status in the 1997 revision; the full Buachaille traverse covers both Munros over the long undulating crest.
Gaelic: “big, pointed peak, of the” · Pronunciation: buachaille etive more stob na broige
Quick facts
- Height
- 953.4m/ 3128ft
- Prominence
- 135 m
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 839 m
- Time
- 5–8 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN190525
- Parking
- NN221563
- Nearest city
- Fort William· 23km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).
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Standard route
Coire na Tulaich approach 30% · Main ridge 50% · Summit 20%
See Stob Dearg for the standard Coire na Tulaich approach from Altnafeadh. From the Stob Dearg summit, traverse the long undulating ridge south-west over Stob na Doire (Top), Stob Coire Altruim (Top) and finally Stob na Bròige at the southern end. Descend the south-east shoulder via the Lairig Gartain back to the A82, or continue the long Coupall Gully to Glen Etive. Around 11km with 1100m of cumulative ascent for the full pair.
Terrain
The connecting ridge between Stob Dearg and Stob na Bròige is broad rocky ground with several Tops along the way — easy walking with one short rocky scramble at Stob Coire Altruim. The summit of Stob na Bròige is a small rocky platform with a rock cairn. The descent off the south-east shoulder via the Lairig Gartain is firm path. The Coupall Gully descent to Glen Etive is steep loose scree.
In winter
A serious Glencoe winter ridge. The full Buachaille traverse in winter is a sustained undertaking with the connecting ridge holding cornicing on both sides. The Lairig Gartain bealach is wind-loaded after westerly storms. The A82 corridor at Altnafeadh stays gritted; SAIS Glencoe applies. Phone signal absent above 800m on the Buachaille ridge.
This hill is in the Glen Coe SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 2m
- Edinburgh3h 49m
OS maps: OS Landranger 41
Mobile signal: No bars above 800m on the Buachaille ridge. The A82 at the Kings House has occasional coverage. Download maps ahead of crossing Rannoch Moor.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:03
- Sunset
- 21:49
- Civil dawn
- 04:09
- Civil dusk
- 22:44
NOAA Solar Calculator · 23 July 2026
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Curated multi-hill combinations from Buachaille Etive Mor - Stob na Broige.
On a long-distance route
Buachaille Etive Mor - Stob na Broige sits within 5km of these named long-distance walks — useful for trail-pack rest days or section extensions.
Around Buachaille Etive Mor - Stob na Broige on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Bridge of Orchy station
Black Mount; Beinn Dorain, Beinn an Dothaidh, Beinn Achaladair, Beinn a Chreachain
17km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Fort William
Ben Nevis base, West Highland Line, gateway to Lochaber
23km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Ben Nevis Distillery
Fort William — Lochaber distillery at the foot of the Ben; long-aged Japanese-owned classics
24km from the hill
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Buachaille Etive Mor - Stob na Broige — common questions
- Is Buachaille Etive Mor - Stob na Broige a hard climb?
- Buachaille Etive Mor - Stob na Broige is rated 4/5 (challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 16km with 839m of ascent and takes most walkers 5-8 hours. Underfoot: The connecting ridge between Stob Dearg and Stob na Bròige is broad rocky ground with several Tops along the way — easy walking with one short rocky scramble at Stob Coire Altruim.
- What is Buachaille Etive Mor - Stob na Broige's prominence?
- 135m of prominence. That's the vertical drop from the summit to the col that links Buachaille Etive Mor - Stob na Broige to the next higher ground.
- Where do I park for Buachaille Etive Mor - Stob na Broige?
- Most walkers start from NN221563. Verify the grid reference on an OS map before you set off — space is tight on busy summer weekends.
- When is the best time to climb Buachaille Etive Mor - Stob na Broige?
- May, June, July, August, September, October give the most reliable conditions on Buachaille Etive Mor - Stob na Broige. Beyond that window the high ground turns wintry: carry full mountain kit, be confident navigating, and check the SAIS avalanche forecast for the area.
- Is Buachaille Etive Mor - Stob na Broige dog-friendly?
- 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 Buachaille Etive Mor - Stob na Broige?
- No bars above 800m on the Buachaille ridge. The A82 at the Kings House has occasional coverage. Download maps ahead of crossing Rannoch Moor.
- Is Buachaille Etive Mor - Stob na Broige safe in winter?
- A serious Glencoe winter ridge. The full Buachaille traverse in winter is a sustained undertaking with the connecting ridge holding cornicing on both sides. The Lairig Gartain bealach is wind-loaded after westerly storms. The A82 corridor at Altnafeadh stays gritted; SAIS Glencoe applies. Phone signal absent above 800m on the Buachaille ridge.
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