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Munro Profile 15: Stob Choire Claurigh

Region: Fort William to Loch Ericht
Height: 1,177m (3,862 ft)

Stob Choire Claurigh is the highest peak in the Grey Corries range, offering a dramatic and exposed ridge walk with panoramic views across Lochaber. Though less trafficked than Ben Nevis, it’s a favourite among experienced walkers for its alpine feel and elegant ridgeline. For campervan travellers, access is scenic but requires careful planning due to limited parking and remote terrain.

Trailhead and Parking

Primary Access Point: Corriechoille Car Park

  • Location: End of a minor road past Corriechoille Farm, near Spean Bridge
  • Grid Reference: NN251807
  • Capacity: Limited; suitable for small campervans during the day
  • Facilities: No toilets or water; nearest services in Spean Bridge
  • Charges: Free
  • Overnight: Not permitted

Alternative Options

  • Spean Bridge: Campsite with full facilities, 10-minute drive from the trailhead
  • Wild laybys: Possible along the A86 and Glen Spean (check signage and local guidance)
  • Braveheart Car Park (Glen Nevis): Not suitable for this route, but useful for extended ridge traverses
  • Alternative parking available at forest edge (NN25567886), 1 km beyond Corriechoille Farm.

Route Overview

Standard Ascent: Grey Corries Ridge Circuit

  • Distance: Approximately 18 km round trip
  • Elevation Gain: Around 1,200 metres
  • Distance and elevation may vary depending on route extensions and ridge coverage.
  • Terrain: Steep grassy slopes, rocky ridges, exposed sections
  • Time Estimate: 6 to 8 hours

Navigation Notes

  • The ridge is exposed, and a complex map; a compass, or GPS, is essential
  • Often extended to include Stob Ban and Sgurr Choinnich Mor
  • Weather can shift quickly; wind exposure is significant

Campervan Suitability

Day Parking

  • Corriechoille Car Park allows daytime campervan access
  • Spean Bridge offers overflow options and amenities

Overnight Options

  • Spean Bridge Campsite: Toilets, showers, electric hook-ups
  • Wild parking may be possible in designated laybys (check signage)
  • No overnighting permitted at Corriechoille trailhead

Fuel and Supplies

  • Spean Bridge: Fuel station, small shop, café
  • Nearest large supermarket: Fort William

Legacy Log

  • Name origin: “Stob Choire Claurigh” may translate to “peak of the corrie of the clamour”
  • Summit features: Cairn with expansive views across the Grey Corries and Nevis Range
  • Known for: Alpine feel, dramatic ridge lines, and solitude compared to Ben Nevis
  • Often part of the full Grey Corries traverse, a classic Lochaber route

Closing Notes

This is Munro Profile 15 in your campervan-access series. If you’ve climbed Stob Choire Claurigh, navigated the ridge, or found a reliable overnight spot nearby, feel free to share your comments. Your insights help shape the archive and support fellow travellers.

Sources Used
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