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Stob a' Choire Odhair

Munro
Quick Facts
This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
Altitude
945 m (3100 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.
NN25714603
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
226 of 282 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
Meaning
Peak of the dappled corrie
 

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

OS Landranger Maps Required
  50   Glen Orchy & Loch Etive
 

A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Stob a' Choire Odhair a less complex hill than its its grand neighbour Stob Gabhar. Stob a' Choire Odhair is attached to its smaller sister peak, Beinn Toaig (834m) by a col on its SE slopes.

The two hills have parallel NE ridges, which flank Coire Odhair, and SW ridges which diverge to produce the E slopes of Coire Toaig.

The ascent routes for Stob a' Choire Odhair are from the path through Coire Toaig to the col between Stob a' Choire Odhair and Beinn Toaig or from the bealach at the head of Coire Toaig up the SW ridge of Stob a' Choire Odhair. This hill has fairly steep slopes with rocky outcrops, especially on N face.

Hazards you may encounter on Stob a' Choire Odhair include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
Picture Gallery for Stob a' Choire Odhair

A look at Stob Ghabhar from Stob coire Odhair

© John Frew
Image by John Frew

Looking west to Stob Ghabhar from summit of Stob a' Choire Odhair

© Michael Bird
Image by Michael Bird

Stob a'Choire Odhair from the way up Stob Gabhar

© Gareth Lynn
Image by Gareth Lynn

Seconds before whiteout on Stob a'Choire Odhair caused by condensed air rising from glen below (orographic lift). July 2008

© Neil MacLeod
Image by Neil MacLeod
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West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Stob Dubh
by Metcheck
Stob a' Choire Odhair Area Map
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Stob a' Choire Odhair.

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  Routes that include Stob a' Choire Odhair
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1595 m 14.38 km 5.5 hrs Stob Ghabhar and Stob a' Choire Odhair  Moderate climb mostly on grassy slopes leading to rocky ridges. Careful navigation required in poor visibility.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Stob a' Choire Odhair

  Baggers Gallery for Stob a' Choire Odhair

Jorja at the summit of Stob a'Choire Odhair. December 2015

© Scott Blair
Image by Scott Blair

Me at the top

© John Frew
Image by John Frew

john frew, danny gemmell and myself {DAW}

© david Smith
Image by david Smith

2 Eagle Ski Club Members on summit of Stob a'Choire Odhair.

© James Howard
Image by James Howard
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Stob a' Choire Odhair and Stob Ghabhar
by Brian Doolan
Stob a' Choire Odhair and Stob Ghabhar
by Douglas Mason
Stob a' Choire Odhair and Stob Ghabhar
by Andrew Minshall
Stob a' Choire Odhair and Stob Ghabhar
by David Chapman
Stob a' Choire Odhair and Stob Ghabhar
by Kenny Mcneill

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 Comments
 
Roger Vander Steen
wrote on
August 28, 2007
Black Mount Estate; permitted route during stalking 1st August to 20th October 2007, including weekends. From Forest Lodge to the south and west ridges.
 
 

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