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Stùc a' Chroin (3199 subways)
Stuc a Chroin northern ridge - geograph.org.uk - 102481.jpg
Northern ridge of Stùc a' Chroin, November 2004
Highest point
Elevation 975 m (3,199 ft)
Prominence 252 m (827 ft)
Parent peak Ben Vorlich
Listing Munro, Marilyn
Naming
English translation Peak of harm or danger
Language of name Gaelic
Geography
Location Perth and Kinross/Stirling,
Scotland
OS grid NN617174
Topo map OS Landranger 57

Stùc a' Chroin is a mountain in the southern Scottish Highlands of Scotland. It's found just south of Ben Vorlich. To the north of Ben Vorlich is Loch Earn, and to the west is Loch Lubnaig.

The top of Stùc a' Chroin sits on the border between two areas: Perth and Kinross and Stirling. The town of Callander is to its south.

Climbing Stùc a' Chroin

Most people climb Stùc a' Chroin along with its neighbor, Ben Vorlich. They often start their journey from Ardvorlich, a place by Loch Earn.

The Main Path

A common way to climb it is to first go over the top of Ben Vorlich. From there, you walk down its southwest ridge. This leads to a mountain pass called Bealach an Dubh Choirein.

From this pass, a path goes very steeply up the right side. This path takes you to the summit of Stùc a' Chroin. After reaching the top, you can return to the pass.

To get back, you can walk around Ben Vorlich. There's a grassy slope on its west side that leads to a pass on its east.

Other Ways to Climb

Another way to reach Stùc a' Chroin is from Ardchullarie. This place is near Loch Lubnaig. You follow a forest path up to the end of Glen Ample. From there, you cross Beinn Each, which is a smaller mountain.

The path connecting these mountains can be rough and rocky. When you return, you can walk down the open west slopes of Beinn Each. This area has interesting rocky ground.

A longer, less used path starts from Arivurichardich. This route goes up the mountain's southeast ridge.

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