Stob na Bròige (Buachaille Etive Mòr)

Stob na Bròige, at 956 metres, is the second Munro of Buachaille Etive Mòr, sitting at the south-western end of the mountain's long ridge and only promoted to Munro status in 1997.

Almost all walkers reach Stob na Bròige as an extension of Stob Dearg, following the ridge south-west from the bealach above Coire na Tulaich over the subsidiary tops of Stob na Doire and Stob Coire Altruim. The path undulates along an increasingly narrow crest with steep drops into Glen Etive on one side, finishing with a straightforward climb to the summit cairn, from where the view extends south-west down the length of Loch Etive.

The descent from Stob na Doire, partway back along the ridge, drops steeply down the west side of the Allt Coire Altruim to join the path through the Lairig Gartain, which leads back to Altnafeadh — this is the usual way to complete the round rather than retracing the entire ridge.

The full traverse from Altnafeadh taking in both Munros and the two subsidiary tops is around 13 kilometres with 1,100 metres of ascent, typically seven to nine hours.

While Stob na Bròige itself is a more straightforward objective than the initial ascent of Stob Dearg, this remains a serious ridge walk with sustained exposure and a long return leg — Buachaille Etive Mòr has a well-documented history of fatal accidents, including avalanches in the ascent corrie, so full fitness, navigation, and weather awareness are essential for the whole traverse.

Parking at Altnafeadh is free but limited; the nearest bus stop is at the Kingshouse Hotel, around 3 miles east.