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Stob Coire a' Chairn

Munro
Quick Facts
This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
Altitude
981 m (3218 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.
NN18566606
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
171 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
2
Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
Meaning
Peak of the corrie of the cairn
 

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

You can click on the map name to purchase the map for £6.29 including postage which is one of the cheapest prices we have found.

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  41   Ben Nevis, Fort William & Glen Coe
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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Stob Coire a' Chairn in the heart of the Mamores is part of the Ring of Steall. The triangular summit of Stob Coire a' Chairn is located at the intersection of three narrow ridges, each with paths on their crests.

The NNW ridge connects to a An Garbhanach (975m), the SE ridge to Na Gruagaichean (1055) and the SW ridge to Am Bodach (1032m). An access path from Kinlochleven to the SE ridge leads to summit.

Hazards you may encounter on Stob Coire a' Chairn include
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 Narrow Ridges, with exposure.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
Picture Gallery for Stob Coire a' Chairn

Stob Coire a' Chairn and Sgurr a'Mhaim viewed from the east, March 07.

© Alex Bryce
Image by Alex Bryce

Stob Coire a` Chairn from Na Gruagaichean on a superb May day 5/5/08

© Colin Fridge
Image by Colin Fridge

Stob Choire a' Chairn, with An Gearanach to the left and Am Bodach to right. Taken from the start of the Devils Ridge.

© Lee Paterson
Image by Lee Paterson

Stob Corie a` Chairn from Na Gruagaichean taken on 5/5/2008. What a superb day out from Kinlochleven.

© Colin Fridge
Image by Colin Fridge
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A selection of weather forecasts local to #GetMountain.Top_Name#.

Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Nevis Range
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Nevis
by Metcheck
Stob Coire a' Chairn Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Stob Coire a' Chairn
11.1 km
Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre
Corpach, Fort William
11.2 km
Stobhan
Fassifern Road, Fort William
11.5 km
Glenaladale House B&B
Achintore Road. Fort William
11.5 km
Ashburn Guest House
Achintore Road, Fort William
12.8 km
STRATHASSYNT GUEST HOUSE
Loanfern, Ballachulish, NR. Glencoe, Highlands.
14.2 km
Seangan Croft Self Catering
Seangan Bridge Banavie Fort William Scotland
15.5 km
Glenloy Lodge
Muirshearlich, by Banavie, Fort William
15.9 km
Spean Bridge Hotel
Spean Bridge, Inverness-shire
16.3 km
Inverour Guest House
Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge
16.4 km
Birchbrae Luxury Self Catering Lodges
Birchbrae, Onich, Fort William
17.2 km
Dunhafen Bed and Breakfast
Glenspean Park, Roy Bridge, Inverness-Shire
18.8 km
Àite Cruinnichidh
1 Achluachrach, By Roy Bridge, Near Fort William, Inverness-shire
19.2 km
Glencaig self catering holiday cottage
No 6 Stronaba, Spean Bridge
22.2 km
Old School House, Tulloch (Rushyglen Ltd)
Tulloch, Roybridge
22.3 km
Torr an Daimh, Tulloch (Rushyglen Ltd)
Tulloch, Roybridge
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a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Stob Coire a' Chairn.

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  Routes that include Stob Coire a' Chairn
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1575 m 13.98 km 5.5 hrs Na Gruagaichean, Am Bodach and Stob Coire a' Chairn  A steep ascent followed by an excellent ridge walk covering three of the Mamores.  
2 1748 m 16.85 km 6.5 hrs Sgurr a' Mhaim, Am Bodach, An Gearanach and Stob Coire a' Chairn  This is "The Ring of Steall" strenuous due to steep slopes (ascent and descent) and excellent ridge walks with moderate exposure.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Stob Coire a' Chairn

  Baggers Gallery for Stob Coire a' Chairn

3rd of thr Ring of Steall, Stob Coire a' Chairn, Fabulous day.

© Pete Swales
Image by Pete Swales

Me at the top of Stob Coire a' Chairn

© Jamie Wallace
Image by Jamie Wallace

Corrie on top of Am Bodach. Great day!

© Corrie & alex Boyd
Image by Corrie & alex Boyd

Stob Coire a Chairn 25th may 2008 nearly there Binnein Beag Binnein Mor Na Gruagaichean done and ....one to go for the day

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Stob Coire a' Chairn and Am Bodach
by Jan Konstmann
An Gearanach, Stob Coire a' Chairn and Am Bodach
by Alasdair Cairns

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 Comments
 
Roger Vander Steen
wrote on
May 11, 2008
The direct path rises steeply out of Kinlochleven and eases off as it approaches the sharp bend in the Mamore Lodge track. It is less distinct higher up at the point where it takes a long detour eastwards. It is worth cutting off the eastern corner at a small lochan. No problems along the ridge: bouldery near the summit.
 
 

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