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.
Stob a' Choire Odhair at a Glance#
Address: Stob a’ Choire Odhair area, Scottish Highlands
Admission: Free (public hill access); check for any local access restrictions
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -1° - 3° | -6° | 365 mm | overcast | 96% | 11.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 3° | -7° | 239 mm | overcast | 94% | 11.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.3h |
| March | Poor | -1° - 3° | -6° | 275 mm | overcast | 92% | 10.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Poor | 0° - 6° | -2° | 156 mm | overcast | 89% | 8.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Poor | 3° - 10° | 2° | 142 mm | overcast | 86% | 7.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.2h |
| June | Poor | 6° - 12° | 5° | 142 mm | overcast | 86% | 7.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.3h |
| July | Poor | 8° - 14° | 11° | 158 mm | overcast | 87% | 7.1 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.8h |
| August | Poor | 7° - 13° | 10° | 190 mm | overcast | 89% | 7.2 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 14.9h |
| September | Poor | 6° - 11° | 4° | 267 mm | overcast | 91% | 8.3 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 3° - 7° | 0° | 310 mm | overcast | 93% | 9.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.2h |
| November | Poor | 0° - 5° | -4° | 322 mm | overcast | 95% | 10.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.0h |
| December | Poor | -1° - 3° | -6° | 334 mm | overcast | 96% | 10.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
