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Stob Coir' an Albannaich

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
1044 m (3425 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.
NN16934427
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
90 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
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 Scotsman's Corrie
 

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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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Stob Coir' an Albannaich is a large and complex craggy mountain separated from Glas Beinn Mhor to the SW by a bealach from which it can be ascended.

The more direct route to the summit is from the bridge over the River Etive SE onto Beinn Chaorach then round Coire Glas on easy slopes to the summit.

A longer route is possible from Loch Tulla in the E (parking is available at Victoria Bridge) but as this leads through boggy ground it is less attractive. Finally a descent N is possible from the E ridge 500m E of the summit to Meall Tarsuinn (875m) then on to Meall nan Eun.

Hazards you may encounter on Stob Coir' an Albannaich include
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 
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 Coir' an Albannaich

Looking at Ben Starav & Glas Bheinn Mhor on my climb of Stob Coir'an Albannaich.

© Connall Greene
Image by Connall Greene

Stob Coir an Albannaich from summit of Meall Tarsuinn,4/7/09.

© Mark Thomson
Image by Mark Thomson

Stob Coir an Albannaich from slopes of Meall nan Eun,4.7.09.

© Mark Thomson
Image by Mark Thomson

Stob Coir an Albannaich from Beinn Chaorach

© Russell Mullen
Image by Russell Mullen
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Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Glencoe
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Stob Dubh
by Metcheck
Stob Coir' an Albannaich 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 Coir' an Albannaich
14.9 km
Arichastlich (self catering)
The Old House, Arichastlich, Glen Orchy, Argyll
16.5 km
STRATHASSYNT GUEST HOUSE
Loanfern, Ballachulish, NR. Glencoe, Highlands.
17.0 km
Craigroyston
Dalmally, Dalmally
21.2 km
Glengarry House
Tyndrum
23.7 km
Aros Beag
Tyndrum
23.9 km
Birchbrae Luxury Self Catering Lodges
Birchbrae, Onich, Fort William
24.9 km
Roineabhal Country House
Kilchrenan Taynuilt Argyll
27.0 km
West Highland Lodge
Crianlarich, Perthshire
28.6 km
The Crianlarich Hotel
Crianlarich
29.9 km
Ashburn Guest House
Achintore Road, Fort William
30.3 km
Stobhan
Fassifern Road, Fort William
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.

The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Stob Coir' an Albannaich.

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  Routes that include Stob Coir' an Albannaich
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1405 m 15.93 km 5.5 hrs Stob Coir' an Albannaich and Meall nan Eun  Moderate climb on grassy slopes leading to craggy tops. Crags can be avoided, but careful navigation is required between peaks and this will be difficult in poor visibility.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Stob Coir' an Albannaich

  Baggers Gallery for Stob Coir' an Albannaich

Karl and myself with Oscar on summit,(4/7/09).

© Mark Thomson
Image by Mark Thomson

Easter 2009. Looking back to the summit.

© David Harbottle
Image by David Harbottle

James on the approach to Stob Coir an Albannaich summit. Big cornices.

© Roger Coppock
Image by Roger Coppock

Me and Peter, stunning views all around.

© Brian Doolan
Image by Brian Doolan
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 Comments
 
Peter Lang
wrote on
September 17, 2007
Ascend Beinn Chaorach SE via obvious gully in hillside above trees behind Coileitir. Cross bridge and turn left then take first gate in deer fence on right and faint path leads to corner fence/gully (easy to clamber through). Faint Path zig zags across stream as ascend steeply to 550m contour and angle eases slightly, stream/gully leads almost directly to Beinn Chaorach summit. Excellent views into Coire Glas as cross plateau to S.C.an A.summit (3hrs). highly rewarding after ascent.
Roger Vander Steen
wrote on
August 28, 2007
Black Mount Estate; permitted route during stalking 1st August to 20th October 2007, including weekends. Allt Mheuran, bealach at 163 433, then north to summit. Also continuation to Meall Tarsuinn and Meall nan Eun.
Joseph Buchanan
wrote on
January 22, 2006
Climbed along with Meall nan Eun then decended via Glen Ceiltein which was very boggy due to melting snow. Due to winter conditions it took just over 8 hours to complete. Take care when parking the car as each side of the car park is very boggy. I have had to tow people out on previous visits.
George Musgrave
wrote on
June 12, 2005
Very steep ascent on to Ben Chaorach before an easier leg on to Stob Coir' an Albannaich . Easier the leg on to Meall nan Eun . Headed back to road via Glen Ceitlein ( NW ) , not too bad a route - dry conditions .
Connall Greene
wrote on
April 29, 2002
I think if I were to climb Stob Coir' an Albannaich and Meall nan Eun again I would prefer to start with Meall nan Eun and then Stob Coir' an Albannaich.
 
 

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