Stob Choire Claurigh

Stob Choire Claurigh, at 1,177 metres, is the highest summit of the Grey Corries, a long ridge of pale quartzite peaks east of Ben Nevis, well known as a striking landmark seen from the A86 near Spean Bridge.

The route starts from Corriechoille, at the end of a minor road beyond Spean Bridge, following the Lairig Leacach track through Leanachan Forest before climbing steep grassy slopes to gain the north-east ridge. From here, a narrow but generally straightforward path leads up over a slabby, easily-bypassed arête to reach the summit.

Most walkers continue the ridge traverse west from here, taking in the neighbouring Munros of Stob Coire an Laoigh and often Sgùrr Chòinnich Mòr, before descending back to Corriechoille — this is widely regarded as one of the finest ridge walks on the Scottish mainland. An alternative approach climbs Stob Bàn first, joining Stob Choire Claurigh from the south.

The out-and-back route to Stob Choire Claurigh alone is around 15 kilometres; the full three-Munro ridge traverse is closer to 20 kilometres with 1,600 metres of ascent, typically seven to nine hours.

The ridge is narrow in places with steep quartzite scree underfoot, and holds snow and cornices well into spring — in winter conditions this becomes a serious mountaineering undertaking rather than a straightforward walk, and several sections require careful navigation in poor visibility.

Parking at Corriechoille is informal at a track junction beyond the farm; there is no public transport to the start.