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.
Stob Coire an Laoigh at a Glance#
Address: Stob Coire an Laoigh area, Highlands, Scotland
Admission: Free (mountain access); donations to local mountain rescue encouraged
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 2° | -8° | 390 mm | overcast | 96% | 13.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 2° | -8° | 258 mm | overcast | 95% | 13.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.3h |
| March | Poor | -2° - 2° | -8° | 306 mm | overcast | 93% | 12.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Poor | -1° - 5° | -4° | 175 mm | overcast | 89% | 10.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Poor | 2° - 9° | 0° | 160 mm | overcast | 86% | 9.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.2h |
| June | Poor | 5° - 11° | 3° | 153 mm | overcast | 87% | 8.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.3h |
| July | Poor | 7° - 13° | 6° | 170 mm | overcast | 88% | 8.4 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.8h |
| August | Poor | 7° - 12° | 6° | 201 mm | overcast | 90% | 8.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 14.9h |
| September | Poor | 5° - 10° | 3° | 285 mm | overcast | 92% | 9.9 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 2° - 6° | -2° | 334 mm | overcast | 94% | 11.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.2h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 4° | -6° | 347 mm | overcast | 96% | 12.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.0h |
| December | Poor | -2° - 2° | -8° | 358 mm | overcast | 96% | 12.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
