Stob Bàn

#547 among destinations in the United Kingdom

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Stob Bàn is a Scottish mountain situated at the western end of the Mamores ridge, five and a half kilometres north-west of Kinlochleven. With a height of 999 metres it qualifies as a Munro. Stob Bàn is a distinctive sight when viewed from lower Glen Nevis with its sharp peak and capping of white quartzite rocks which are often mistaken for snow; its Gaelic name translates as White Peak or Light Coloured Peak. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 3278 ftProminence: 768 ftCoordinates: 56°44'38"N, 5°1'51"W

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Stob Bàn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ben Nevis, Steall Falls, Grey Mare's Tail, Càrn Mòr Dearg.

3.8 miN
Landmark mountain for hiking and climbing
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An Gearanach
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