Stob Coire Creagach (Binnein an Fhidhleir), Butterbridge - CORBETT
Details
Stob Coire Creagach is the highest summit of Binnein an Fhidhleir - the latter being the original name of the whole mountain, although walkers often use it to refer to the lower western summit. The mountain impressively walls in the north side of Glen Kinglas. It gives a short hillwalk but with a truly gruelling and unremittingly steep ascent. The views from the ridge are simply superb.
TERRAIN
Wet ground at first then drier slopes of grass and rock. The ascent is extremely steep and pathless higher up.
Summary
Grade (See explanation (https://www.meetup.com/scottish-hillwalkers/pages/Walking_Grades/)): Moderate
Distance: 7km/4.5miles
Ascent: 845m
Time: 3-5hrs
Meetup Location: Butterbridge Car park A83.
Map and directions (http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/directions.php?w=1235)
Route
We'll follow the WalkHighlands route:
http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochlomond/stob-coire-creagach.shtml
Map
OL39 Loch Lomond North
Start Point
Butterbridge Car park A83.
Suitability
Please read our Participation Statement (https://www.meetup.com/scottish-hillwalkers/pages/Participation_Statement/)
This walk has been graded (https://www.meetup.com/scottish-hillwalkers/pages/Walking_Grades/) as a Moderate walk.
This walk is only suitable for people who are fit and have previous walking experience. We will walk together as a group at a moderate pace - if you don't want to do this then this walk probably isn't for you.
You are responsible for deciding if this walk is suitable for you, coming adequately prepared and looking after yourself on the walk. If we think the walk is not suitable for you or you do not seem to have the right equipment, we reserve the right to refuse to let you join, for your safety and the group's safety and comfort.
If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch.
Clothing & Equipment
You must ensure that you come adequately prepared for this walk. It is getting much colder now so bring adequate extra layers for warmth and warm hat and gloves.
A full gear list can be found on the MCofS website (http://www.mcofs.org.uk/clothingandequipment.asp).
Please don't forget to bring a map with a note of the route description and a compass. A head-torch should also be carried as it is likely that the end of the walk may be done in the dark.
Weather Forecast
Please make sure you check the weather forecast before you come:
• http://www.mwis.org.u... (http://www.mwis.org.uk/)
• http://www.metoffice.... (http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/)
Too early to predict the weather so keep your eyes peeled. If the weather is looking grim we may cancel or arrange an alternative walk.
RSVP'ing
• Yes: You intend to come and will turn up
• No longer able to come: Please change to No so the group does not wait for you at the start and others can attend