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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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.
Weather & Climate near Stob Bàn (Mamores)#
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.
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.
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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.
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March
March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (291 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (159 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 (147 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 (146 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 (165 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (194 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 (276 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (320 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (333 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 (345 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
