Stob Bàn, Mountain summit in Highland, Scotland
Stob Bàn is a mountain in the Scottish Highlands standing at 977 meters, featuring a pointed cone shape defined by three separate ridges. The summit is covered with pale schist scree, which gives the peak its distinctive light appearance.
The mountain sits within an ancient Celtic region and was shaped by geological processes spanning millions of years. The Dalradian rocks that compose the peak formed through major earth movements that created the entire Highland landscape.
The name Stob Bàn comes from Scottish Gaelic, meaning White Peak, which refers to the light-colored rocks that cover much of the mountain. Visitors and locals use this name to describe the distinctive appearance that sets it apart from neighboring summits.
The ascent begins at Corrie Choille farm in Glen Spean and traverses demanding terrain with scattered rock outcrops and boulders. Hikers should prepare for steep sections and stony ground, making sturdy footwear and careful footing essential.
The peak contains the Giants Staircase, a striking rock formation made of quartzite slabs rising roughly 200 meters between the col and Lairig Leacach. This unusual natural feature surprises many visitors and becomes a memorable highlight of the climb.
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