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.
Stob Ghabhar at a Glance#
Address: Stob Ghabhar area, Breadalbane region, Scotland
Admission: Free (public access to hills); mountain rescue donations often requested
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 3° | -7° | 379 mm | overcast | 96% | 12.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 2° | -8° | 249 mm | overcast | 94% | 12.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.3h |
| March | Poor | -2° - 3° | -7° | 294 mm | overcast | 92% | 11.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Poor | 0° - 6° | -3° | 169 mm | overcast | 89% | 9.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Poor | 3° - 9° | 1° | 154 mm | overcast | 86% | 8.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.2h |
| June | Poor | 5° - 12° | 5° | 148 mm | overcast | 86% | 8.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.3h |
| July | Poor | 7° - 13° | 10° | 167 mm | overcast | 87% | 7.7 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.8h |
| August | Poor | 7° - 13° | 7° | 198 mm | overcast | 89% | 7.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 14.9h |
| September | Poor | 5° - 11° | 4° | 278 mm | overcast | 91% | 9.2 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 3° - 7° | -1° | 325 mm | overcast | 93% | 10.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.2h |
| November | Poor | 0° - 4° | -5° | 334 mm | overcast | 95% | 11.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.0h |
| December | Poor | -2° - 3° | -7° | 346 mm | overcast | 96% | 11.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
