Stuchd an Lochain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Stuchd an Lochain |
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| Scottish Gaelic: Stùc an Lochain | |
Stuchd an Lochain from the ridge leading to Meall Odhair
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 960 m (3,150 ft) |
| Prominence | 482 m (1,581 ft) |
| Parent peak | Schiehallion |
| Listing | Munro, Marilyn |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Peak of the little loch |
| Language of name | Gaelic |
| Geography | |
| Location | Stirling council area, Scotland |
| OS grid | NN483448 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 51 |
Stuchd an Lochain (which means Peak of the little loch in Gaelic) is a tall mountain in the Southern Highlands of Scotland. It is known as a Munro, which is a special type of mountain in Scotland that is over 3,000 feet (914.4 meters) high. Stuchd an Lochain stands at 960 meters (3,150 feet) tall.
This mountain is located at the western end of Glen Lyon, a beautiful valley in Scotland. It forms the southern side of a lake called Loch an Daimh. The very top of the mountain sits above a large bowl-shaped hollow called a corrie. Inside this corrie, there is a small lake, or lochan, which is where the mountain gets its name.
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Exploring Stuchd an Lochain
Stuchd an Lochain is a popular mountain for hikers and climbers. It offers amazing views of the surrounding Scottish landscape.
Where is Stuchd an Lochain?
Stuchd an Lochain is found in the Stirling council area of Scotland. It is part of the stunning Scottish Highlands, a region famous for its rugged mountains and deep valleys. The mountain is easy to spot near Loch an Daimh.
Climbing the Mountain
The most common way to climb Stuchd an Lochain starts from the eastern end of Loch an Daimh. Hikers follow a path that goes up a ridge to a spot called Sron Chona Choirein. From there, the path turns towards the north and then north-west, leading directly to the summit.
What to Expect on the Climb
As you climb, you'll see the large corrie with its small lochan below the summit. The views from the top are incredible, stretching across the Highlands. For experienced walkers, it's possible to do a longer circular walk around Loch an Daimh. This longer route includes climbing another nearby mountain called Meall Buidhe, which is also a Munro. It also includes a Corbett called Sròn a' Choire Chnapanich. A Corbett is another type of Scottish mountain, slightly smaller than a Munro.
