Stob Ghabhar
Mountain Prominent Munro on Rannoch Moor with steep ridges
Part of the Breadalbane hills, Stob Ghabhar attracts hikers for long ridge walks, corries and views toward Rannoch Moor.
How to Get to Stob Ghabhar #
Approaches typically start from Glen Lochay or nearby roadheads off the A85/A82 corridors. The nearest towns with public transport are Crianlarich and Tyndrum; from there, local roads and tracks lead to trailheads.
Tips for Visiting Stob Ghabhar #
- The Bealach between Stob Ghabhar and neighboring peaks makes for an excellent ridge circuit-plan for route-finding.
- Expect peat and bog on lower slopes; waterproof boots and gaiters are useful.
- Cross-reference SMC routes if snow is present; crevassed gullies can be deceptive in whiteout.
Best Time to Visit Stob Ghabhar #
Late spring through early autumn for walking; winter only for seasoned mountaineers.
Weather & Climate near Stob Ghabhar #
Stob Ghabhar'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 13°C. Heavy rainfall (3041 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 (379 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (249 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (294 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (169 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (198 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 (278 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (325 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (334 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 (346 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
