Stob a' Choire Odhair

Stob a' Choire Odhair, at 945 metres, is the more approachable of the two Black Mount Munros above Loch Tulla, often overshadowed by its more dramatic neighbour Stob Ghabhar but a fine viewpoint and a satisfying hillwalk in its own right.

The route starts from a car park just before Victoria Bridge on the minor road from Bridge of Orchy, following the road (also part of the West Highland Way) over the bridge before turning onto a track signed as a public footpath towards Loch Etive. A stalkers' path climbs into Coire Toaig with a series of zig-zags that ease the ascent considerably; higher up the ridge becomes indistinct and the path fades across broad slopes before the summit cairn is reached, with superb views in all directions, particularly the vast expanse of Rannoch Moor stretching away to the north.

Walkers wanting a shorter day can return the same way from here, making this a genuinely accessible Munro. Those continuing follow the broad west ridge down to a bealach at 668 metres, from where the path climbs on towards the more serious terrain of Stob Ghabhar.

The out-and-back route to Stob a' Choire Odhair alone is a comfortable half-day; combined with Stob Ghabhar it extends to a full and demanding mountain day of around six to eight hours.

While less technical than its neighbour, this remains genuine mountain terrain with a fading path on the upper slopes that requires confident navigation in poor visibility — full hillwalking equipment should be carried regardless of which route is chosen.

Parking near Victoria Bridge is free; there is no public transport to the start.