Stob a Choin, from Inverlochlairg, Loch Goil, Balquhidder

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Overview

Not a Munro but Stob a Choin is certainly one of the most steep and rugged peaks in these parts. The ascent is demanding although short in distance. Expect the terrain to be pathless, very steep, rough and boggy in place. One for a dry day!

Wednesday, 27 May 2026

Meeting time:: 8:00 am
Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:: 790m / 2592ft
Type:: circular

OS Sheet 46

Local walk grade A+

Reference no. 26/0025

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NS 99400 77001
Nearest postcode:: EH49 7AW
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Meeting time:: 8:00 am

Car park behind the West Port Hotel. The walk leader will meet at the starting point.

Starting point

Grid reference:: NN 44500 18401
Nearest postcode:: FK19 8PH
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Start time:: 9:30 am

There is a car park just short of Inverlochlarigon on the left at the end of the bumpy public road up past Loch Voil and Loch Doine - NN445184

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