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Natural landmarks · Central Scotland

Stob a' Choire Odhair

In or near Bridge of Orchy.

Free admission

Stob a' Choire Odhair — 945m high mountain on the Argyll and Bute/Highland boundary, Scotland, UK.

Stob a' Choire Odhair, natural landmarks in Central Scotland

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Bridge of Orchy · 7.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Stob a' Choire Odhair is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "945m high mountain on the Argyll and Bute/Highland boundary, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.5733°, -4.8383°.

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Official information

Stob a' Choire Odhair is a prominent dome-shaped mountain located in Argyll, known for its scenic views over Rannoch Moor. It serves as a popular starting point for various hiking routes, including the Black Mount traverse, which encompasses multiple Munros.

From the Wikipedia article

Stob a' Choire Odhair is a Scottish mountain situated eight kilometres north west of Bridge of Orchy on the border of the Argyll and Bute and Highland council areas.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The lower eastern slopes of Stob a' Choire Odhair carries two old roads which were important historical links to the north of Scotland. An old military road built by Major William Caulfeild was constructed in the early 1750s as part of the pacification of the Highlands after the 1745 Jacobite rising. Slightly further east is the line of an ancient drovers' road used to herd cattle to market, this road was improved by Thomas Telford in 1803 and carried the main road down Glen Coe to Fort William until 1933 when the present road was built further east. Telford's road now carries the route of the West Highland Way.

Description

Stob a' Choire Odhair reaches a height of 945 m and is classed as a Munro and a Marilyn is an unpretentious mountain that is overshadowed by its near neighbour Stob Ghabhar, one of the finest mountains in the southern highlands. It stands in the Black Mount deer forest, an area that derives its name from the dark peat hags of the moorland that surround the mountain. Stob a' Choire Odhair along with Stob Ghabhar are well seen from the A82 road as it crosses the western end of Rannoch Moor and they are often climbed together and make a natural days walk. The hills name translates from the Gaelic as "Peak of the dun-coloured corrie".

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Coordinates
56.5733, -4.8383
Address
Argyll, Scotland
Nearest railway station
Bridge of Orchy7.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Stob a' Choire Odhair?
Stob a' Choire Odhair is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
What is Stob a' Choire Odhair?
Stob a' Choire Odhair — 945m high mountain on the Argyll and Bute/Highland boundary, Scotland, UK.
How do I get to Stob a' Choire Odhair?
The nearest railway station is Bridge of Orchy, about 7.8 km away. Its coordinates are 56.5733°, -4.8383°.
Is Stob a' Choire Odhair free to visit?
Yes, Stob a' Choire Odhair is free to enter.
How do I get to Stob a' Choire Odhair?
The nearest railway station is Bridge of Orchy, about 7.8 km away.