Stob a' Choire Odhair
Mountain Munro in Scotland noted for corrie and ridgeline
A Crianlarich‑area mountain, Stob a’ Choire Odhair draws walkers bagging Munros, offering steep paths and wide Highland vistas.
How to Get to Stob a' Choire Odhair #
Access via local glens off the A82/A85 corridors; nearest towns include Crianlarich and Tyndrum. Public transport can reach the towns but not the trailheads; most walkers drive or arrange local transfers.
Tips for Visiting Stob a' Choire Odhair #
- The ridge routes provide the best rewards-avoid attempting descents in poor visibility.
- Watch for boggy patches on lower slopes; there are no maintained trailheads in many parts.
- Use local guide services for winter ascents.
Best Time to Visit Stob a' Choire Odhair #
Summer and early autumn are the most straightforward times for routes; winter only for equipped mountaineers.
Weather & Climate near Stob a' Choire Odhair #
Stob a' Choire Odhair's climate is classified as Subpolar Oceanic - Subpolar Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -2°C to 14°C. Heavy rainfall (2900 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (365 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (239 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (275 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (158 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (190 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (267 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (310 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (322 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (334 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
