Stob Coire an Laoigh
Mountain Rocky Scottish peak in the Crianlarich area
Stob Coire an Laoigh is a Scottish mountain popular with Munro‑baggers; routes offer steep climbs, rocky ridges and Highland panoramas.
How to Get to Stob Coire an Laoigh #
Access via Glen Coe or Glen Nevis depending on the chosen route. The nearest transport hub is Fort William; local roads and some bus services connect to trailheads. Most walkers arrive by car or by organized transport.
Tips for Visiting Stob Coire an Laoigh #
- Ascend from Glen Nevis for clearer path choices and scenic views.
- Use map and compass; gullies and corrie heads become disorienting in mist.
- Early starts reduce risk of afternoon storms affecting high ground.
Best Time to Visit Stob Coire an Laoigh #
Summer and early autumn for safer, more reliable hiking conditions.
Weather & Climate near Stob Coire an Laoigh #
Stob Coire an Laoigh's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -2°C to 13°C. Heavy rainfall (3137 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (390 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (258 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (306 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (175 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (170 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Heavy rain (201 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (285 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (334 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (347 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (358 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
