Stob Coire Sgreamhach

Stob Coire Sgreamhach is a mountain in the Scottish Highlands, south of Glen Coe. Its Gaelic name means ‘peak of the dreadful corrie’. It stands as part of the Bidean nam Bian massif and was once considered a subsidiary of Bidean. Since 1997 it has been listed as a separate Munro. To the north-east lies the long ridge of Beinn Fhada. The mountain is usually climbed together with Bidean nam Bian in a single traverse. Walkers often start from Glen Coe and ascend Coire Gabhail, known as the Hidden Glen or Lost Valley. The valley’s wide floor is hidden from view below the cliffs. Clan MacDonald once used it to conceal stolen livestock. An alternative route follows the south-eastern ridge of the Three Sisters of Glen Coe. From the summit ridge there are wide views over Glen Coe and Glen Etive. The rocky crest leads to the summit of Stob Coire Sgreamhach. The surrounding corries and ridges show the rough shape of the massif. The air is thin and the ground uneven near the top.