Stob Ban, Mamores
Munro peak in the Mamores range
Sitting at the western end of the Mamores, Stob Ban is a characterful Munro peak, capped in quartzite. Domed shaped when viewed from the west contrasts with impressive cliffs and buttresses on its eastern side.Stob Ban
| Height | 999.7m |
| Prominence | 237m |
| Meaning | white peak |
| Lists | Munro, 137 |
| Location | Loch Leven and Mamores, Loch Linnhie to Loch Ericht |
| Grid Ref | NN148654 |
| Lat/Lon | 56.74366, -5.03082 |
Near the western end of the Mamores range, Stob Ban is a rugged Munro peak. Dome-shaped when viewed from the west, this conceals the rocky buttresses and cliffs on its eastern face. A large cornice can form over these cliffs in winter, and with the summit cairn perched perilously close to the edge, care is needed !
From Glen Nevis, a fairly direct ascent of Stob Ban can be made following a path up through woodland and Coire a'Mhusgain to the col between Stob Ban and Sgurr an Iubhair.
Stob Ban is linked to Mullach nan Coirean via twisting crests that hug Coire Dearg and with a drop of only 150m, most hillwalkers will choose to hike over both these Munros in one continuous circular route.
For fit hikers and hill-runners, here is also the option of bagging Stob Ban as part of a complete Mamores traverse (or even a longer Tranter's Round or Ramsay's Round).
Routes up Stob Ban
Western Mamores hiking route | |
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At the western end of the Mamores mountain range, a horseshoe route with some rough terrain takes in the two Munro peaks of Mullach nan Coirean and Stob Ban. Peaks : 2 Munros
Ascent : 1200m (3940ft) Distance : 12km (7m) Time : 5hr |
Mamores range hillwalking route | |
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The Mamores is one of the finest mountain ranges in Scotland, with 10 Munro summits scattered over crests and ridges between Glen Nevis and Glencoe. This route bags them all in one outing ! Peaks : 10 Munros
Ascent : 3400m (11150ft) Distance : 34km (21m) Time : 14hr |
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