Stob Bàn (Mamores)

Mountain Munro peak in the Mamores, popular for hikers

A Munro in the Mamores, Stob Bàn is climbed by hillwalkers for ridge routes and views across Loch Leven and Glen Nevis.

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Stob Bàn (Mamores)
Mamores range, Lochaber, Highland, Scotland
56.7437, -5.0303
Free to access; mountain rescue donations appreciated

How to Get to Stob Bàn (Mamores) #

Common approaches start from Kinlochleven (south of Glencoe) or from the Glen Nevis side near Fort William. Both towns are served by rail and road; from Fort William, drive or take local transit toward Kinlochleven and follow signed walking routes into the Mamores.

Tips for Visiting Stob Bàn (Mamores) #

  • Start early; weather on Mamores peaks can change quickly and navigation becomes difficult in cloud.
  • Use the Kinlochleven or Glen Nevis approaches depending on the chosen route-both provide classic Scottish mountain scenery.
  • Check Scottish Mountaineering Club (SMC) resources for route descriptions and recent conditions.

Best Time to Visit Stob Bàn (Mamores) #

Summer offers safest and most stable windows for ridge walks; autumn is good for fewer crowds and dramatic light.

Summer
June-August · 5-18°C (41-64°F)
Longest daylight and best conditions for ridge traverses.
Spring/Autumn
April-May, Sept-Oct · 0-12°C (32-54°F)
Quieter on the hills but weather can be volatile; late snow possible in spring.
Winter
Nov-March · -6-6°C (21-43°F)
Winter mountaineering conditions with snow and ice-proper gear and skills essential.

Weather & Climate near Stob Bàn (Mamores) #

Climate

Stob Bàn (Mamores)'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 -1°C to 14°C. Heavy rainfall (2992 mm/year), wettest in January.

Best Time to Visit
MayJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
25°
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (371 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

26 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

371 mm
Rainfall
13.4 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (245 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

26 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

245 mm
Rainfall
13.0 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (291 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

28 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

291 mm
Rainfall
11.9 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (159 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

32 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

159 mm
Rainfall
9.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.0h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

147 mm
Rainfall
8.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
16.2h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

146 mm
Rainfall
8.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.1
UV Index
High
17.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (165 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

165 mm
Rainfall
8.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.0
UV Index
High
16.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (194 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
13°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

194 mm
Rainfall
8.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
14.9h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (276 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

276 mm
Rainfall
9.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (320 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

30 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

320 mm
Rainfall
11.3 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (333 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

26 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

333 mm
Rainfall
12.5 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (345 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

28 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

345 mm
Rainfall
11.9 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

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