Stob Coire a' Chearcaill

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Stob Coire a' Chearcaill
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Stob Coire a' Chearcaill
Highest point
Elevation 771 m (2,530 ft) [1]
Prominence 575 m (1,886 ft)
Listing Corbett, Marilyn
Coordinates 56°48′11″N5°14′58″W / 56.8031°N 5.2495°W / 56.8031; -5.2495 Coordinates: 56°48′11″N5°14′58″W / 56.8031°N 5.2495°W / 56.8031; -5.2495
Geography
Location Lochaber, Scotland
Parent range Northwest Highlands
OS grid NN016726
Topo map OS Landranger 41

Stob Coire a' Chearcaill (771 m) is a mountain in the Northwest Highlands, Scotland. It lies west of Loch Linnhe in Lochaber.

The peak is a familiar sight from Fort William, from where it can be seen across the Loch. The easiest route to the summit is from the small settlement of Blaich, and the views are excellent from the top. [2]

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References

  1. "Stob Coire a' Chearcaill". hill-bagging.co.uk. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
  2. "walkhighlands Stob Coire a'Chearcaill". walkhighlands.co.uk. Retrieved 15 May 2019.