Munro · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Stob Coire Easain
Stob Coire Easain is the 1115m Munro above the north shore of Loch Treig, the higher of the two "Easains" — its smaller twin Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin lies 1km north along the connecting ridge. The pair sits in the quiet country between the Grey Corries and Loch Treig, with the long water of the loch dropping 800m straight down from the summit ridge. With 611m of prominence the hill stands clear of its Grey Corries neighbours via a deep bealach.
Gaelic: “pointed peak, corrie” · Pronunciation: stob kor-a easain
Quick facts
- Height
- 1115m/ 3658ft
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 981 m
- Time
- 6–9 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN308730
- Parking
- NN350782
- Nearest city
- Fort William
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
Loch-side track 30% · Open hillside 35% · Ridge walk 35%
The classic line is from Fersit on the back road into Tulloch, climbing the north ridge of Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin then traversing south to Stob Coire Easain. Around 17km return with 981m of ascent for the pair. The Corrour Station approach from the south is feasible but logistically complex (rail-dependent). Both Easains in one day is the standard outing.
Terrain
The Fersit approach track is firm initially then degrades to rough heather and wet ground beside the Allt Laire. The north ridge of Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin is steep grass and rock; the connecting ridge to Stob Coire Easain is broad grassy walking with no exposure. The summit cairn sits on a small platform with the east face dropping steeply to Loch Treig.
In winter
The east face above Loch Treig holds Grade III-V winter routes. Cornicing on the east edge is consistent. The Fersit track is gritted as far as the road end; the upper ground is exposed to easterly weather. SAIS Lochaber applies. Phone signal absent above the road.
This hill is in the Glen Coe SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 22m
- Edinburgh3h 55m
OS maps: OS Landranger 41
Mobile signal: No signal on the ridge above Loch Treig. Tulloch station car park has intermittent signal. The Corrour approach from Fersit is remote with no coverage at all above 600m.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:30
- Sunset
- 22:06
- Civil dawn
- 03:26
- Civil dusk
- 23:10
NOAA Solar Calculator · 7 June 2026
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Around Stob Coire Easain on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Tulloch station
Loch Treig; Beinn na Lap; Stob Coire Easain / Stob a Choire Mheadhoin approach
6km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Fort William
Ben Nevis base, West Highland Line, gateway to Lochaber
20km 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
19km from the hill
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Stob Coire Easain — common questions
- How hard is Stob Coire Easain?
- Stob Coire Easain is rated 3/5 (moderately challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 18km with 981m of ascent and takes most walkers 6-9 hours. Terrain: The Fersit approach track is firm initially then degrades to rough heather and wet ground beside the Allt Laire.
- Where do I park for Stob Coire Easain?
- Standard parking is at NN350782 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 Coire Easain?
- The standard good-weather months for Stob Coire Easain 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 Coire Easain?
- 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 Coire Easain?
- No signal on the ridge above Loch Treig. Tulloch station car park has intermittent signal. The Corrour approach from Fersit is remote with no coverage at all above 600m.
- Is Stob Coire Easain safe in winter?
- The east face above Loch Treig holds Grade III-V winter routes. Cornicing on the east edge is consistent. The Fersit track is gritted as far as the road end; the upper ground is exposed to easterly weather. SAIS Lochaber applies. Phone signal absent above the road.
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