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Glencoe And Glen Etive
Stob Coire Raineach (Buachaille Etive Beag)
United Kingdom
Scotland
Highlands
Glencoe And Glen Etive
Stob Coire Raineach (Buachaille Etive Beag)
Stob Coire Raineach (Buachaille Etive Beag)
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 54 hikers
Routes leading to this Highlight may be dangerous
Routes may comprise technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
Of the great Munro summits of Glencoe, the Buachaille Etive Beag’s Stob Coire Raineach is among the easiest to conquer in the region. Overshadowed in terms of wow factor by the Buachaille Etive Mor’s show stopping Stob Dearg peak, Stob Coire Raineach is a mighty sight in its own right and rewards with sensational views.
Most adventures to Stob Coire Raineach begin from the Pass of Glencoe and make for the bealach between the summit and the neighbouring Munro of Stob Dubh at the southwestern end of the Buachaille Etive Beag ridge. However, it is also possible to approach from Glen Etive, where the two Buachailles take on a whole different appearance.
The view from the summit is astonishing, particularly to the west where the muscular ridges and complex buttresses of the Bidean Massif vie against the notched wall of the Aonach Eagach ridge. This is one of Scotland’s premier hiking regions, so there’s plenty of accommodation nearby.
Location: Glencoe And Glen Etive, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom
Best Hikes to Stob Coire Raineach (Buachaille Etive Beag)
- Intermediate
4.8
(72)
898
Stob Dubh (Buachaille Etive Beag) & Stob Coire Raineach — Glencoe National Nature Reserve03:38
8.42km
760m
Expert13
Munros of Buachaille Etive Mor loop via Stob Dearg, Stob na Broige, Stob Dubh, Stob Coire Raineach — Glencoe National Nature Reserve10:23
21.9km
1,650m
Expert4.3
(3)
14
Lairig Gartain Valley – Buachaille Etive Beag Bealach loop from Bridge of Orchy05:50
11.9km
760m
Tips
Stob Corie Raineach is the lower of two Munro summits on the Buachaille Etive Beag. It's a fine peak that stands proud above the A82 into Glen Coe. The fastest ascent route starts from the car park at the head of Lairig Eilde, while it can also be ascended from Altnafeadh.
The summit is a wonderful perch for gazing out across the Aonach Eagach's intimidating ridge to the northwest. Closer at hand is the huge Bidean Massif, an unforgettable sight.October 13, 2022
The views along the entire Buachille Etive Beag ridge and along Glen Coe must be great but I am going to have to come back another day to see them!
March 3, 2020
The view over Glen Coe is truly magnificent. From the actual summit you should walk a little further to the lower rocks, from where you can get an even better view of northern Glen Coe.
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Description
Location: Glencoe And Glen Etive, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom
Best Hikes to Stob Coire Raineach (Buachaille Etive Beag)
- Intermediate
4.8
(72)
898
Stob Dubh (Buachaille Etive Beag) & Stob Coire Raineach — Glencoe National Nature Reserve03:38
8.42km
760m
Expert13
Munros of Buachaille Etive Mor loop via Stob Dearg, Stob na Broige, Stob Dubh, Stob Coire Raineach — Glencoe National Nature Reserve10:23
21.9km
1,650m
Expert4.3
(3)
14
Lairig Gartain Valley – Buachaille Etive Beag Bealach loop from Bridge of Orchy05:50
11.9km
760m
Information
- Elevation890 m
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- Family FriendlyYes
- Wheelchair accessNo
- Dog FriendlyYes
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