Stob Dearg and Stob na Broige Route Information

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Stob Dearg & Stob na Broige

Quick Facts

This is the summed total of all the climbing within a route and is a good indicator of the strenuousness of a route.

Total Ascent

1507 m

An estimate of the time taken based on a derivation of Naismiths rules. Our calculation is based on the horizontal and ascent components of a climb, we do not make a reduction for descent.

Registered users can customise these walking times by specifying their own walking and ascending speeds. They can also add a fixed time period for stoppages.

Route Time

5.5 hrs

The horizontal distance of the route.

Route Distance

13.13 km

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A brief summary of this route.

Our summary will always contain one of easy, moderate or hard to indicate the severity of the route.

Notes

This moderate route described above is referred to as the "tourist route" by rock climbers and scramblers. These enthusiasts ascend Curved Ridge or other routes up the north-east rock face of Stob Dearg.

Here we provide the nearest town to the start of the route where you will find basic services.

We then give directions from that location to the route start. Your approach route may differ.

Travel Information

Head to: Kings House Hotel

From Kings House Hotel (A82) travel W 4.5km to parking just past Altnafeadh on south side of road.

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 1,507 metres. Allow 5.5 hours to complete this 13.13 km route.

In winter months please check the local snow conditions at sais.gov.uk.

The hillphones service can inform you of stalking activities in the area.

Usually the shortest way to climb the mountain, making best use of tracks and paths to gain altitude. Route navigation requires map reading skills and an ability to navigate with a compass.

The information given here will enable you to annotate your map and plan your route. We do not give anecdotal descriptions on where to find the paths, worn by the feet of previous mountaineers.

Where the access routes are few or the ridge is narrow, paths are generally obvious. On open ground, following paths without using your compass may get you lost in poor visibility.

Route Information

Waypoint Detail

	Start from A82 road at Altnafeadh
		NN22085629	Distance	Altitude 285 m

1	Head S to fork in path
		NN22155578	Distance 0.53 km	Altitude 295 m

2	Bear SSW through Coire na Tulaich to ridge (870m)
		NN21605414	Distance 1.92 km	Altitude 870 m

3	Ascend E turning NE to summit of Stob Dearg
		NN22275423	Distance 0.68 km	Altitude 1021 m

4	Return to 870 ridge
		NN21605414	Distance 0.68 km	Altitude 870 m

5	Head W and then SW around ridge
		NN20935374	Distance 0.83 km	Altitude 830 m

6	Continue SSW to Stob na Doire
		NN20775326	Distance 0.61 km	Altitude 1011 m

7	Descend WSW to 820m col
		NN20135297	Distance 0.75 km	Altitude 820 m

8	Descend WSW to col then W to Stob Coire Altrium
		NN19755304	Distance 0.42 km	Altitude 941 m

9	Follow summit ridge SW to Stob na Broige summit
		NN19075255	Distance 0.86 km	Altitude 956 m

10	Return to Stob Coire Altrium
		NN19755304	Distance 0.86 km	Altitude 887 m

11	Descend ESE towards col
		NN20135297	Distance 0.41 km	Altitude 820 m

12	Turn N and continue descent to join path in Lairig Gartain
		NN19995432	Distance 1.42 km	Altitude 355 m

13	Head NE on path, then continue NE on road to start
		NN22085629	Distance 3.15 km	Altitude 285 m

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

Weather

West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)

West Highlands
by Met Office

Stob Dubh
by Metcheck

Images of Stob Dearg & Stob na Broige

Autumn approach to the Buachaille..

Image by Andrew Gifford

Buachaille Etive Mor taken from the south shore of the Blackwater Reservoir looking over the Devils Staircase.

Image by Claire Wales

Looking at the side of Buachaille Etive Mor as we make our way to the top of Creise.

Image by Steve Marlow

Buachaille Etive Mor from Beinn a' Chrulaiste 18/04/2010

Image by Ethel Jessett

Route Area Map

Legend

Munro

Corbett

Graham

English/Welsh Top

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Rating & Reviews

Rating & Reviews

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Written by Gavin Mathers on 23 Apr 2012:

Found the last part of the ascent onto the ridge pretty difficult, lots of loose and slippy rock. Only a little snow towards the top but can only imagine it being near impossible (without ice climbing equip) with any more. Not a seasoned climber by any means but not a novice either. Still slightly unsure as to whether we took the correct route. After reaching the first summit in 2.5 hours, but worried by how the descent described in this route is even steeper than the climb onto the ridge, we descended the same way we went up. Took over 3 hours with a few slips and falls included.

Written by Steve Macluskie on 09 Aug 2007:

Starting with Curved Ridge rather than the tourist scree makes this a brilliant day. Stob na Broige is by no means just an "add on" to Stob Dearg and is a good hour and 20 mins away with 2 minor tops between with a good deal of ascent and descent. Looking up from the Lairig Gartain the face of Stob Coire Altruim in the evening sun is very impressive. So 5 stars if doing the Curved Ridge ascent and 3 for the rest makes a 4 star route.

Written by Craig Dunderdale on 01 May 2006:

Fantastic day with my mate Brownie with god clearing the skies for us once we got to the first summit and lovely views of the Aonach Eagach ridge, Glencoe and Glen Etive. No problems at all an obvious path and the coire isn't as steep as it looks on the ascent. A reasonable but wet walk out along Lairig Gartain back to the road.

Written by Adam Rixon on 28 Jun 2005:

No real problems climbing up Coire na Tulaich to the col - just steep and a little loose. Looking back, you can see the entire route of ascent, the car park, the Mamores and Ben Nevis - also watch out for the resident herd of red deer! Continue up easy, but stony slopes to Stob Dearg, a superb viewpoint though crowded on a sunny day. The route to Stob na Broige goes over the not inconsiderable top of Stob na Doire, which needs far more effort than Broige itself. Again, spectacular views, with Bidean looking awesome. Return via Lairig Gartain, on a path that's a bog even in midsummer.

Written by Ray Humphreys on 12 Nov 2003:

Path up and into Coire na Tulaich much improved - entertaining but easy scrambling on slightly greasy slabs with good holds to the east of gully below 870 m bealach. Excellent viewpoints. No difficulties on the ridge. Descent via Coire Altruim is good fun - some limited scrambling on clean granite with excellent grip even in the wet. Unbridged crossing of Alt Gartain. Appalling path erosion makes return leg via Lairig Gartain an unpleasant bog trot - be prepared for a sometimes knee deep 2 mile wade through black goo - be prepared!

Disclaimer. The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map, a compass, your navigation skills and common sense, MunroMagic.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.

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