Munro · Arrochar & Trossachs
Stob Binnein
Stob Binnein is the 1165m Munro twin of Ben More, joined to it by the high Bealach-eadar-dha-Bheinn 1km north. At only nine metres lower than its better-known sibling, Stob Binnein is a more shapely pyramid in profile — the textbook conical mountain seen from Strathfillan and Loch Earn. The summit cairn perches at the apex of a long south ridge that runs down to Inverlochlarig and the head of Loch Voil. Almost always done in tandem with Ben More on the same day.
Quick facts
- Height
- 1164.8m/ 3822ft
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 1025 m
- Time
- 6–9 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN434227
- Parking
- NN414258
- Nearest city
- Stirling
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
Path / open hillside 30% · Steep hillside 40% · Summit cone 30%
The standard line is the Ben More / Stob Binnein round from Benmore Farm on the A85. After Ben More, descend south to the deep Bealach-eadar-dha-Bheinn (1164m), then climb the long grass-and-rock north ridge to the Stob Binnein cairn. Around 12-14km return with 1025m of ascent for the pair. An alternative is the south approach from Inverlochlarig at the head of Loch Voil — longer but with the gentler grass south ridge, useful in bad weather.
Terrain
The Benmore Farm path is firm on the Ben More side. The bealach itself is broad grass and easy walking. The north ridge of Stob Binnein is sustained grass and rocky steps, no scrambling required but careful footwork on the steeper sections. The summit is a small cairn on a narrow grassy crest. The south ridge to Inverlochlarig is gentler — useful for descent options.
In winter
A serious winter Munro with the same risk profile as Ben More next door. The bealach is exposed to wind; the north face holds avalanche-prone snow after westerly storms. Cornices form on the east edge of the summit ridge. The Inverlochlarig road can be closed by drifting snow. SAIS Southern Cairngorms gives a regional indicator.
This hill is in the Southern Highlands SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow1h 25m
- Edinburgh2h 2m
OS maps: OS Landranger 51
Mobile signal: Moderate signal at Benmore Farm car park. Signal usually absent from mid-slope upward. Part of the Ben More/Stob Binnein circuit.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:32
- Sunset
- 22:02
- Civil dawn
- 03:31
- Civil dusk
- 23:03
NOAA Solar Calculator · 7 June 2026
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Stob Binnein — common questions
- How hard is Stob Binnein?
- Stob Binnein is rated 3/5 (moderately challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 19km with 1025m of ascent and takes most walkers 6-9 hours. Terrain: The Benmore Farm path is firm on the Ben More side.
- Where do I park for Stob Binnein?
- Standard parking is at NN414258 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 Binnein?
- The standard good-weather months for Stob Binnein 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 Binnein?
- 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 Binnein?
- Moderate signal at Benmore Farm car park. Signal usually absent from mid-slope upward. Part of the Ben More/Stob Binnein circuit.
- Is Stob Binnein safe in winter?
- A serious winter Munro with the same risk profile as Ben More next door. The bealach is exposed to wind; the north face holds avalanche-prone snow after westerly storms. Cornices form on the east edge of the summit ridge. The Inverlochlarig road can be closed by drifting snow. SAIS Southern Cairngorms gives a regional indicator.
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