Stob Ban [Mamores] and Mullach nan Coirean Route Information

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Stob Ban [Mamores] & Mullach nan Coirean

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

1438 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

13.56 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

A moderate climb and interesting ridge walk with excellent views of Ben Nevis.

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: Fort William

From Fort William (A82) at Nevis Bridge roundabout take road to Glen Nevis to Achriabhach.

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 1,438 metres. Allow 5.5 hours to complete this 13.56 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 carpark at Achriabhach
		NN14566837	Distance	Altitude 56 m

1	Follow path SSE through Coire a' Mhusgain to ridge
		NN15736536	Distance 4.04 km	Altitude 765 m

2	Ascend W to summit of Stob Ban
		NN14786543	Distance 0.99 km	Altitude 999 m

3	Head N turning NW onto ridge
		NN14266584	Distance 0.74 km	Altitude 830 m

4	Continue W then WSW to minor top (917m)
		NN13086545	Distance 1.32 km	Altitude 917 m

5	Head NW on ridge to Mullach nan Coirean Summit
		NN12246623	Distance 1.32 km	Altitude 939 m

6	Head N 300m then descend NE on east ridge of Coire Riabhach
		NN13136710	Distance 1.42 km	Altitude 645 m

7	Descend N to join stream entering forest
		NN13276824	Distance 1.21 km	Altitude 275 m

8	Descend through trees to join track
		NN13376846	Distance 0.25 km	Altitude 200 m

9	Follow track downhill to road
		NN14216834	Distance 1.89 km	Altitude 68 m

10	Head E to carpark
		NN14566837	Distance 0.39 km	Altitude 56 m

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

Weather

West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)

West Highlands
by Met Office

Ben Nevis
by Metcheck

Images of Stob Ban [Mamores] & Mullach nan Coirean

The east ridge of Stob Ban from the bealach between Stob Ban and Sgurr an lubhair.

Image by Craig Robinson

Stob Ban from ridge on way round from Mullach Nan Coirean on 27/04/08

Image by Dougie Mccoll

Sgorr Dhonuill from Sgorr Dhearg (Beinn a'Bheithir).

Image by Bill Wales

Stob Ban from near the summit of Mullach nan Coirean.

Image by Craig Robinson

Route Area Map

Legend

Munro

Corbett

Graham

English/Welsh Top

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Rating & Reviews

Rating & Reviews

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Written by Sue Gracie on 23 Oct 2011:

Great Walk in, awful walk out..but worth it

Written by Ron Veltkamp on 03 Jul 2005:

Although I walked it the other way around, it is an easy route, with nice views all the way. Walking on flat and wide areas for a long time at a height of around 900 meters gives the opportunity to look around and enjoy the walk.

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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