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2008
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Stob Dubh & Stob Coire Raineach
Buachaille Etive Beag is a route in “The Glen Coe” region / range which is located in the Strath Orchy to Loch Leven area of the Scottish Highlands as defined by the Scottish Mountaineering Club.
This is a mainly circular route but there are parts where you need to retrace you footstepsBuachaille Etive Beag (Little Herdsman of Etive) lies to the south of Glen Coe and to the west of Buachaille Etive Mor it's larger brother. The route takes in the two munros Stob Dubh & Stob Coire Raineach which together form a shapely ridge which is lower in altitude and an easier outing than it's celebrated neighbour Buachaille Etive Mor.
There are excellent views down to Loch Etive, and across onto Aonach Eagach.
Distance: 9km / 5 miles
Ascent: 880m / 2888 feet
Time: 5 hours plus
There are 2 munros on the Buachaille Etive Beag route and are listed below
| Munro | Height | Order | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stob Coire Raineach | 925 | 263 | Stob Korrer Ran-yoch | Peak of the bracken filled corrie (Small shepherd of [Glen] Etive) |
| Stob Dubh | 958 | 201 | Stob Doo | Black peak (Small shepherd of [Glen] Etive) |
| Q Map | Grid Ref. | Bearing | Distance(km) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN18675627 | 180° S | 0 (0) | From the carpark follow a path marked 'Lairig Eilde to Glen Etive' | |
| NN18675623 | 203° SSW | 0.9 (0.9) | Continue along the track | |
| NN18295537 | 157° SSE | 1 (1.9) | Head up the hillside. The path is faint in places | |
| NN18675447 | 52° NE | 0.5 (2.4) | From the col it's a short climb up to the ridge to Stob Coire Raineach. Then return to col an continue to unmarked top avoiding scree slopes | |
| NN191548 | 227° SW | 1.1 (3.5) | The summit Stob Coire Raineach (925 metres) | |
| NN18285406 | 214° SW | 0.7 (4.2) | From top continue along ridge to "Stob Dubh" then return to col & retrace steps. | |
| NN179535 | 214° SW | 0.7 (4.9) | The summit Stob Dubh (958 metres) |
The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map, a compass, your navigation skills and common sense.
munro-madness.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
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