Stob Daimh

Stob Dàimh, at 1,001-1,007 metres, is the second Munro of the Cruachan Horseshoe in Argyll, reached along a classic and popular ridge traverse from Ben Cruachan above the reservoir near Loch Awe.

Almost all walkers reach this summit as the second half of the Cruachan Horseshoe, continuing east from Ben Cruachan along a rocky ridge that crosses easy rock slabs before climbing to the shoulder of Drochaid Ghlas — a worthwhile detour with fine views back to Ben Cruachan and the Taynuilt Peak, though it can also be bypassed on grassy ground to the south if the focus is purely on bagging the Munros. Beyond Drochaid Ghlas, a loose, eroded path descends around 200 metres before the terrain eases along a mix of grassy and rocky ground, with a final steady climb to Stob Dàimh's modest summit cairn.

The full circuit is completed by descending south along the ridge over the minor summit of Stob Garbh before dropping down towards the reservoir, either via a grassy track that can be tricky to relocate, or via the Allt Coire Ghlais valley, rejoining the outward path back to the underpass and railway station.

The full horseshoe from the Falls of Cruachan, taking in both Munros, is around 17-18 kilometres with substantial ascent, typically seven to nine hours for a complete circuit.

The ridge between the two Munros involves genuine scrambling in places and is rocky and exposed throughout — this is not a walk to attempt in poor visibility given the extended pathless sections around Drochaid Ghlas and on the descent, and full navigation skills should be carried regardless of how settled the weather appears at the start.

Roadside parking near the Falls of Cruachan is free but limited to around 10 vehicles; a seasonal train service stops at Falls of Cruachan halt, and buses serve the nearby Cruachan Power Station visitor centre.