Stob an Aonaich Mhòir facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Stob an Aonaich Mhoir |
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Stob an Aonaich Mhoir from Loch Ericht
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 855 m (2,805 ft) |
| Prominence | 230 m (750 ft) |
| Listing | Corbett, Marilyn |
| Geography | |
| Location | Perthshire, Scotland |
| Parent range | Grampian Mountains |
| OS grid | NN537694 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 42 |
Stob an Aonaich Mhoir is a mountain in the beautiful Grampian Mountains of Scotland. It stands tall at 855 meters (about 2,805 feet) and is known for being quite far away from towns and cities. This mountain is located in an area called Perthshire, right next to the eastern side of a long lake named Loch Ericht.
Exploring Stob an Aonaich Mhoir
Stob an Aonaich Mhoir is part of the Grampian Mountains, which are a large mountain range in Scotland. Because it's in a very quiet and wild part of the Grampians, it feels like a true adventure to visit.
What makes this mountain special?
Stob an Aonaich Mhoir is classified as both a Corbett and a Marilyn.
- A Corbett is a Scottish mountain that is between 762 meters (2,500 feet) and 914.4 meters (3,000 feet) high.
- A Marilyn is a hill or mountain in the British Isles that has a "prominence" of at least 150 meters (492 feet). Prominence means how much a mountain rises above the land around it.
Getting to the mountain
Since Stob an Aonaich Mhoir is in a very remote area, getting there can be a bit of a journey! Many people find that using a bicycle is a good idea for part of the trip. The quickest way to reach the base of the mountain is often by following a private road that starts several miles south, near Loch Rannoch.
On the other side of Loch Ericht, you can see the huge Ben Alder massif. This is another very large group of mountains, making the views around Stob an Aonaich Mhoir truly amazing and wild.
