Munro · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Stob Coir' an Albannaich
Stob Coir' an Albannaich (1044m) — "peak of the corrie of the Scotsman" — is the northern Munro of the upper Glen Etive four, sitting between Ben Starav to the south-west and Glas Bheinn Mhòr to the south. The hill has a distinctive flat-topped summit cairn perched above huge, broken granite slabs falling to Coire Glas. Most parties tackle it as part of a four-Munro Glen Etive round including Glas Bheinn Mhòr and Meall nan Eun, or as a pair with Glas Bheinn Mhòr.
Quick facts
- Height
- 1044.9m/ 3428ft
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 920 m
- Time
- 6–9 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN169443
- Parking
- NN137468
- Nearest city
- Fort William
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
Glen road start 20% · Open hillside 45% · Rocky summit 35%
Park near the bridge at Coileitir towards the head of Loch Etive. Cross over the river by the footbridge then follow the Allt Mheuran stalkers' path north-east into Glen Ceitlein. Branch left out of the glen and climb the south-west ridge of Stob Coir' an Albannaich — a long sustained pull on grass and broken rock. From the summit, drop south-east to a deep bealach and climb Meall nan Eun, then return via Glen Ceitlein. Around 17km with 1300m of ascent for the pair.
Terrain
The footbridge over the river is sound; the boggy flats beyond can be wet. The Allt Mheuran path is faint stalkers' track; the climb up the south-west ridge follows a rough line through grass and broken granite slabs. The summit area is a small flat plateau with the distinctive flat-topped cairn. The descent eastward to the bealach for Meall nan Eun is steep grass with one rocky step. Glen Ceitlein return is wet underfoot.
In winter
A serious Glen Etive winter day. The granite slabs on the south-west ridge glaze quickly and offer little hold; the corrie slopes north of the summit hold avalanche-prone snow after westerly storms. The bealach to Meall nan Eun is exposed and drifts deeply. The single-track Glen Etive road can drift closed. Phone signal absent throughout the glen. SAIS Glencoe applies.
This hill is in the Glen Coe SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 54m
- Edinburgh3h 45m
OS maps: OS Landranger 50
Mobile signal: No signal above 700m in Glen Etive. The glen road is out of range. Download maps before the long drive down Glen Etive.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:33
- Sunset
- 22:05
- Civil dawn
- 03:30
- Civil dusk
- 23:07
NOAA Solar Calculator · 7 June 2026
Around Stob Coir' an Albannaich 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
14km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Fort William
Ben Nevis base, West Highland Line, gateway to Lochaber
30km from the hill
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Stob Coir' an Albannaich — common questions
- How hard is Stob Coir' an Albannaich?
- Stob Coir' an Albannaich is rated 4/5 (challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 18km with 920m of ascent and takes most walkers 6-9 hours. Terrain: The footbridge over the river is sound; the boggy flats beyond can be wet.
- Where do I park for Stob Coir' an Albannaich?
- Standard parking is at NN137468 near Fort William. 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 Coir' an Albannaich?
- The standard good-weather months for Stob Coir' an Albannaich 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 Coir' an Albannaich?
- 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 Coir' an Albannaich?
- No signal above 700m in Glen Etive. The glen road is out of range. Download maps before the long drive down Glen Etive.
- Is Stob Coir' an Albannaich safe in winter?
- A serious Glen Etive winter day. The granite slabs on the south-west ridge glaze quickly and offer little hold; the corrie slopes north of the summit hold avalanche-prone snow after westerly storms. The bealach to Meall nan Eun is exposed and drifts deeply. The single-track Glen Etive road can drift closed. Phone signal absent throughout the glen. SAIS Glencoe applies.
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