Binnein an Fhidhleir (Stob Coire Creagach), Butterbridge

Stob Coire Creagach - also sometimes known as Binnein an Fhidhleir - is a lengthy ridge which forms the north wall of Glen Kinglas. The ascent is unremitting, but the ridge high above rewards with superb views.

Terrain

The ascent is unremittingly steep. Initially boggy through the plantation but the ridge gives drier going.

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Start

Butterbridge car park, A83. Map and directions.

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Walk Statistics

Distance: 7km/4.25 miles
Time: 3 - 5 hours
Ascent: 845m (Profile)
Grid Ref: NN234095

Summits Climbed

Corbett: Binnein an Fhidhleir (Stob Coire Creagach)

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Walk Description

Stage 1

Park on the south side of the A83 at the Butterbridge car park, which is situated close to an old stone arch bridge. This bridge was built under the direction of Major Caulfeild (General Wade's successor) in 1743. Do not cross the bridge, instead returning to the road and heading along it to the right for a short distance before heading left onto the track that leads into Glen Kinglas. After a very short distance doubling back left, heading into the plantation via a large gate. The plantation is still relatively new but has a mix of rowan, birch and Scots Pine.

Photo shows Stob Coire Creagach from A83 at Loch Restil

Stage 2

The ascent is initially boggy but it is a steep climb. Heading uphill, aim for the obvious grassy gully which bisects the crags. Before attaining this gully, cross over a stile and head NE up the gully and on to a small plateau. �The noise of the A83 traffic is still with you but will be lost further up. Continue NW and ascend to the crags which can be easily avoided to the right hand side. The summit cairn of Stob Coire Creagach sits above the last set of crags and offers splendid views to the Arrochar Alps, the Paps of Jura and the Isle of Mull.

Stage 3

Although Stob Coire Creagach is the true summit of the Corbett, the hill is also often known as Binnein an Fhidhleir, a name which also applies to its westerly outlying top. This is well worth the diversion along the undulating ridge, crossing the minor summit of Creag Bhosgain along the way.

Stage 4

The OS trig point is built into the cairn and the views down Loch Fyne and across to Beinn an Lochain are wonderful. There are several options for the return walk; it is possible to descend very steeply from the bealach between Binnein an Fhidhleir and Creag Bhosgain before walking by the busy road; however it is probably preferable to instead retrace your steps back over Stob Coire Creagach.

Stage 5

From here you can either retrace your outward ascent, or traverse the long ridge to the northeast towards the pylons before descending into Glen Kinglas and returning along the track to Butterbridge.

Route description: Kevin Pollock

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Route Profile

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