Munro · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Stob Ban
Stob Bàn (977m) — "white peak" — is the south-western Munro of the Grey Corries chain (not to be confused with the Mamores Stob Bàn at 999m). The hill takes its name, like its Mamores namesake, from the pale quartzite scree on its summit cone. It sits on the long curving ridge above the south side of upper Glen Spean, and is most often climbed alongside the other Grey Corries Munros (Stob Choire Claurigh, Stob Coire an Laoigh, Sgùrr Choinnich Mòr) on a long ridge traverse from Corriechoille.
Gaelic: “pointed peak, fair” · Pronunciation: stob bahn
Quick facts
- Height
- 977m/ 3205ft
- Prominence
- 174 m
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 860 m
- Time
- 5–8 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN266723
- Parking
- NN255807
- Nearest city
- Fort William· 16km
- 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
Forestry track 30% · Open ridge 40% · Quartzite summit 30%
The classic line is the full Grey Corries traverse from Corriechoille farm near Spean Bridge. Take the long forestry track and Lairig Leacach path south to the bothy, then climb the steep east ridge of Stob Bàn directly. From here continue north-east over the long ridge taking in Stob Coire Claurigh, Stob a' Choire Leith, Stob Coire Cath na Sine and the rest. Stob Bàn alone direct from Corriechoille is 18km return with 860m of climb.
Terrain
The Lairig Leacach approach track is firm forestry surface for the lower section. The Lairig Leacach itself is rough boggy ground; Lairig Leacach bothy is small and basic. The east ridge of Stob Bàn is sustained steep grass and quartzite scree — slippery on the wet quartzite near the summit. The summit cone is a small cairn on a small rocky platform. The connecting ridge to Stob Choire Claurigh is broad mossy turf with rocky outcrops.
In winter
A serious Grey Corries winter Munro. Verglas readily glazes the quartzite scree, slowest on the descent. East-facing slopes wind-load with snow under westerly storms. The Lairig Leacach approach is sheltered from west winds. The full Grey Corries traverse in winter is committing — full kit and competence essential. SAIS Lochaber applies. Phone signal absent above 800m.
This hill is in the Glen Coe SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 23m
- Edinburgh3h 58m
OS maps: OS Landranger 41
Mobile signal: Signal gone above 800m on the Mamore ridge. The forestry approaches from Achriabhach have poor coverage in the trees. Plan your route before leaving Fort William.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:02
- Sunset
- 21:50
- Civil dawn
- 04:07
- Civil dusk
- 22:45
NOAA Solar Calculator · 23 July 2026
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Around Stob Ban on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Roy Bridge station
Glen Roy; Grey Corries (Stob Choire Claurigh, Sgurr Choinnich Mor)
9km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Fort William
Ben Nevis base, West Highland Line, gateway to Lochaber
16km 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
15km from the hill
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Stob Ban — common questions
- How hard is Stob Ban?
- We grade Stob Ban at 4/5, which puts it in challenging territory. The usual route is around 17km with 860m of climbing; allow 5-8 hours. Terrain: The Lairig Leacach approach track is firm forestry surface for the lower section.
- How prominent is Stob Ban?
- Stob Ban has 174m of topographic prominence — the height of its summit above the highest col connecting it to higher ground.
- Where should I park to climb Stob Ban?
- Standard parking is at NN255807. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
- When should I climb Stob Ban?
- The standard good-weather months for Stob Ban are 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 Ban?
- On a lead only — the route crosses ground with livestock or nesting-bird interest.
- What's mobile reception like on Stob Ban?
- Signal gone above 800m on the Mamore ridge. The forestry approaches from Achriabhach have poor coverage in the trees. Plan your route before leaving Fort William.
- Is Stob Ban safe in winter?
- A serious Grey Corries winter Munro. Verglas readily glazes the quartzite scree, slowest on the descent. East-facing slopes wind-load with snow under westerly storms. The Lairig Leacach approach is sheltered from west winds. The full Grey Corries traverse in winter is committing — full kit and competence essential. SAIS Lochaber applies. Phone signal absent above 800m.
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