Buachaille Etive Beag from Glencoe

There is a large car-parking area for this route on the A82, just east of The Study in Glencoe and around 7km west of Kingshouse Hotel.

This can be very busy in summer and at weekends, there is additional parking in a lay-by just uphill from the car-park and another towards The Study.

From the northern end of the car-park, follow the obvious path climbing at a gentle gradient and heading south-westwards.

After around ½km the path comes to a junction . Keep to the left fork and follow the path uphill (the right fork leads through the Lairig Eilde to Glen Etive and is a delightful walk).

Zig-zagging a route, the path is well constructed, although errosion is taking its toll in places. The path crosses a burn, then turns and climbs steeper for the next 200m of ascent. Another 150m at an easier gradient and the bealach between the Munro summits is reached.

On a very obvious path, start climbing south-west up grassy and occasional sections of loose gravel. The ground levels out at c900m, from where it's a straightforward walk taking in the fine views all around.

The base of the last climb up Stob Dubh is reached and the ground narrows to a scrambly crest. No real difficulties are encountered, but there is a real airy feel to this section of the route.

Upon reaching the summit cairn , you'll find the views down Glen Etive are blocked by a minor top, so continue south-west for a few metres over some boulders to a smaller cairn for amazing views down Loch Etive and beyond.

From Stob Coire Dubh's summit about-turn and trace your route back to the bealach .

Follow an obvious and worn path uphill and through scree and small boulders. The path splits a few times, all routes eventually converge and travel to the summit of Stob Coire Raineach . Excellent views - take some time to take them in !

Re-trace your steps back to the bealach and return down the path to the car-park.