Stob Binnein from Meall na Dige, to the east; April 1974. Read. All Rights Reserved. At 1165 metres it may be slightly lower than Ben More, but Stob Binnein is the finer and more elegant peak. The final climb up to the summit was straightforward. Sein Name bedeutet auf Gälisch Kegeliger Gipfel. From there we'll climb more gently along a distinctive broad ridge to a further named top of Stob Corrie an Lochain (1068m) and our first Munro peak, Stob Binnein (1165m), taking in the stunning views that these high peaks allow. The temperature gauge was zero and the steam was gently rising off Loch Voil as I negotiated the very narrow twisting single track road to Inverlochlarig. More from the Met Office. Der Stob Binnein ist ein 1165 Meter hoher Berg in Schottland. It may also be climbed from the south, starting near Inverlochlarig, some 8 km from Balquhidder. Route Map for Stob a'Choin. 7.9km - 1h 35m. Beyond there it becomes a single track road following the banks of Loch Voil then climbing a bit, giving views over Loch Doine. Ben More and Stob Binnein are prominant landmarks from Scotland's Central Belt. However, I have some spare time and thought I would maybe try to write short accounts of all the 3000+feet mountains. Find a forecast. Winter is definitely on its way. The views north from here are extensive – much of the Southern and Central Highlands is visible. Ben More. Not only is it less than a year since my last LJ post but this one isn' one of the three peaks. Length - 15.0 miles / 24.4 km. From Inverlochlarig we'll climb steeply to the North, straight from the car park, before easing off onto the named top of Stob Invercarnaig. Waterfall on hillside of Stob a'Choin. Stob Binnein (1,165m) Usually walked with the neighbour, Ben More , this Munro is reached after a fairly easy going ridge, or hill pass between the two mountains. Ben More and Stob Binnein are prominant landmarks from Scotland's Central Belt. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Rob insisted on being dressed, complete with sword and daggers, lest it ever be said an enemy saw him on his sickbed. Stob Binnein (Stirling) weather. STOB a'CHOIN - ROUTE DESCRIPTION: Location: Trossachs Stob Binnein can also be climbed from Inverlochlarig to the south - though this route usually involves a reascent over Stob Binnein on the return if you wish to include Ben More. The elegant and sophisti-cated spouse of big, brusque Ben More [60] to the north. Nearest town: Lochearnhead is 15.4km (9.6 miles) east. Overall the ridge was quite wide, even the narrower section was still fairly wide and the slopes to the east were grassy but I still didn’t fancy falling down them. A gentle ridge takes you to Stob Coire an Lochain, then there’s a slight descent before a steeper climb to Stob Binnein’s summit. October 2010. I felt like I was going to be blown off at one point so clung to the ground wondering if I should head back. There were a few false summits to cross on the way up the ridge and eventually the summit cleared and came into view with Ben More slumping behind it. Friday was to be the last decent day though with a lot more wind and cloud around. These two high peaks, combined with the five neighbouring smaller peaks to the west make for a fairly long but spectacular high-level route. There weren’t many passing places along it which made things interesting in places when something was coming the other way but on a recent drive down there more were being built. I was really happy with what I had managed to do that day. On Saturday 27 July 2013 I headed for Inverlochlarig, reached from Balquhidder along a single track road, from where I climbed the Munros, Stob Binnein and Ben More. Stob a'Choin from River Larig . Cruach Ardrain ( 3432ft, 1046m ) and Beinn Tulaichean ( 3104ft, 946m ) from Stob a'Choin. Once the man departed, Rob – exhausted – returned to his bed for the last time and asked his piper to strike up his favourite tune. It’s the easiest route for ­bagging both hills, but the initial ascent up Ben More is punishing. Two cars here already but walkers gone. It was here that he died on December 28, 1734, peacefully, aged 63, in his bed, which is perhaps a surprise given his adventurous and often troubled life during a very turbulent time in Scottish and British history. Even more so for varying the route from the usual. Meaning: possibly conical peak, or peak of the anvil. I decided to try Ben More and Stob Binnein. Not only is it less than a year since my last LJ post but this one isn' one of the three peaks. Stob Binnein has a pointed summit at the N of a 3km long sloping ridge which terminates to the S at Stob Invercarnaig overlooking the Braes of Balquidder. Start: Car park at west end Balquhidder Glen at Inverlochlarig Straightforward but difficult in winter. Trail Magazine: Stob aChoin 9.3km - 1h 51m. The photos taken on the walk can be viewed from the above link which will take you to an external web site. Use my current location. However, I have some spare time and thought I would maybe try to write short accounts of all the 3000+feet mountains. Stob Binnein is connected to it’s taller symmetrical sibling Ben More, but is quite often thought of as a better summit. Get a round-up of stories from The Sunday Post every week. The stile has a green ScotWays sign pointing the way to Stob Binnein. Cannot be seen from Beinn Tulaichean summit but is seen from nearby and some areas on the ascent / descent. Today. Hill: Stob Binnein Category: Munro Height: 1165m After yesterdays low cloud this morning was the brightest blue sky you could wish to see. Today the destination was Stob Binnein, normally doubled up with Ben More from the other side. Sein Name bedeutet auf Gälisch Kegeliger Gipfel. With uni starting again after the weekend, I thought I’d better get out and make the most of it. Soaked through - we decided to leave Ben More for a day when we could get the views. Stob Binnein from Inverlochlarig in the South. Immediately north of the Trossachs, Stob Binnein lies at the heart of a ­beautiful, compact area of fabulously rugged little hills and sparkling lochs. At 1165 metres it may be slightly lower than Ben More, but Stob Binnein is the finer and more elegant peak. The view south takes in much of the Trossachs seen over a foreground of Stob Binnein's south ridge. To the N Stob Binnein joins Ben More at Bealach-eadar-dha Beinn giving an access route from Ben More, Benmore Glen to the N and Inverlochlarig Glen to the S. 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I didn’t want to go as far as I had earlier in the week so started looking for something within a couple of hours of Edinburgh. It may also be climbed from the south, starting near Inverlochlarig, some 8 km from Balquhidder. These two high peaks, combined with the five neighbouring smaller peaks to the west make for a fairly long but spectacular high-level route. The horseshoe walk around the hills circling the Allt Coire Chaorach is another option - though negotiating the forestry plantations requires some planning. © DC Thomson Co Ltd 2021. Once up at 700m, the ground begins to level out then there is a short section of flat moorland to cross. The views had been quite hazy all day and sadly still were at the top. As a single hill from here, Stob Binnein is a fine choice for a short winter’s day – providing the winding single-track road is clear of ice.