Fort William

Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin

1,106 metres · 1 detailed route

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Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin · Stob Coire Easain

Stob Coire Easain and Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin

Route overview

Rising steeply above the remote waters of Loch Treig, this classic pair of Munros offers an excellent out-and-back ridge walk from Fersit. The route climbs onto a high, undulating crest that links two magnificent, stony summits. Walkers are rewarded with expansive views stretching across the Grey Corries, the Mamores, and the Nevis range.

Terrain and underfoot

The walk begins on a firm estate track before transitioning to a very muddy ATV track and path across the lower moorland. The initial climb onto the ridge at Meall Cian Dearg is exceptionally steep and eroded, requiring careful footwork. Once on the crest, the terrain becomes a mix of broad grassy ridges and stony, path-assisted slopes leading to the rocky summits. Navigation is straightforward in clear weather but requires care on the broad plateau sections if mist descends.

Distance
16.8 km
Ascent
1,232 m
Typical time
5.5 - 7 hoursStandard moving time
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Getting there and parking

Driving and parking

Fersit road-end parking and turning area

Both routes use the public-road end at Fersit. Only the edges should be treated as potential parking, with the centre kept clear for turning and access.

Edge parking around the gravel road-end turning area. The centre must remain open for turning and access.

Approximately 12 to 18 cars

Before you go
The onward Easains track serves private works vehicles. Pedestrian access is not permission to drive farther; check current parking signs.
Sources checked 2 October 2026

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Guidebook & paper maps

The Munros

Scottish Mountaineering Club · 4th edition (2021)

  • M46 · p. 119
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Walking the Munros · Volume 1

Cicerone

Southern, Central and Western Highlands

  • Guide route 8 · p. 62

Latest edition: 4th (2021) · reprinted 2024. Edition of page references unconfirmed.

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Peak Bagging: Munros · Volume 1

Nicola Hardy · 2025

West Loch Treig MunrosGuide route 44 · p. 219

Hub 7 - Fort William

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The Munro Almanac

Cameron McNeish · 2011

Ben Nevis and the Aonachs

  • Munro description · p. 46

100 Best Routes on Scottish Mountains

Ralph Storer · 1997

The EasainsGuide route 27 · p. 60

Page numbers vary by edition.

OS Explorer · 1:25,000
  • 392Ben Nevis & Fort William
OS Landranger · 1:50,000
  • 41Ben Nevis

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Mountain planning note

Route times and descriptions are planning estimates. Recheck mountain weather, access, daylight, river levels and your own experience before setting out.