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'''Stùc a' Chroin''' is a mountain in [[Perthshire]], which reaches a height of 3,199 feet at its summit, and so it qualifies as a [[Munro]]. It stands to the south of [[Ben Vorlich, Perthshire|Ben Vorlich]], which is itself bounded to the north by [[Loch Earn]], and to the west by [[Loch Lubnaig]]. The town of [[Callander]] lies to the south. | '''Stùc a' Chroin''' is a mountain in [[Perthshire]], which reaches a height of 3,199 feet at its summit, and so it qualifies as a [[Munro]]. It stands to the south of [[Ben Vorlich, Perthshire|Ben Vorlich]], which is itself bounded to the north by [[Loch Earn]], and to the west by [[Loch Lubnaig]]. The town of [[Callander]] lies to the south. | ||
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Its name is Gaelic for "Peak of harm" (or danger). | Its name is Gaelic for "Peak of harm" (or danger). | ||
| − | Stùc a' Chroin is most often climbed in conjunction with [[Ben Vorlich, Perthshire|Ben Vorlich]] from Ardvorlich to the north. There are two normal routes of ascent. The first is over the summit of Ben Vorlich and followed by a descent of that mountain's south west ridge to the Bealach an Dubh Choirein. The second skirts around the north east ridge of [[Ben Vorlich, Perthshire|Ben Vorlich]] and traverses to the Bealach an Dubh Choirein. From this bealach the simplest ascent to the summit cairn is by way of a rough path that cuts up the northern | + | Stùc a' Chroin is most often climbed in conjunction with [[Ben Vorlich, Perthshire|Ben Vorlich]] from Ardvorlich to the north. There are two normal routes of ascent. The first is over the summit of Ben Vorlich and followed by a descent of that mountain's south-west ridge to the Bealach an Dubh Choirein. The second skirts around the north-east ridge of [[Ben Vorlich, Perthshire|Ben Vorlich]] and traverses to the Bealach an Dubh Choirein. From this bealach the simplest ascent to the summit cairn is by way of a rough path that cuts up the northern corrie of Stùc a' Chroin. A steeper alternative ascends the eastern corrie. |
An alternative, but longer route of ascent to Stùc a' Chroin from Arivurichardich ascends the mountain's south east ridge. | An alternative, but longer route of ascent to Stùc a' Chroin from Arivurichardich ascends the mountain's south east ridge. | ||
Latest revision as of 08:33, 29 September 2017
| Stùc a' Chroin | |||
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 Northern ridge of Stùc a' Chroin, November 2004 | |||
| Range: | Crieff and Loch Earn Hills | ||
| Summit: | 3,199 feet NN617174 56°19’43"N, 4°14’18"W | ||
Stùc a' Chroin is a mountain in Perthshire, which reaches a height of 3,199 feet at its summit, and so it qualifies as a Munro. It stands to the south of Ben Vorlich, which is itself bounded to the north by Loch Earn, and to the west by Loch Lubnaig. The town of Callander lies to the south.
Its name is Gaelic for "Peak of harm" (or danger).
Stùc a' Chroin is most often climbed in conjunction with Ben Vorlich from Ardvorlich to the north. There are two normal routes of ascent. The first is over the summit of Ben Vorlich and followed by a descent of that mountain's south-west ridge to the Bealach an Dubh Choirein. The second skirts around the north-east ridge of Ben Vorlich and traverses to the Bealach an Dubh Choirein. From this bealach the simplest ascent to the summit cairn is by way of a rough path that cuts up the northern corrie of Stùc a' Chroin. A steeper alternative ascends the eastern corrie.
An alternative, but longer route of ascent to Stùc a' Chroin from Arivurichardich ascends the mountain's south east ridge.
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References
- The Munros, SMC Hillwalkers Guide: Donald Bennett et al.: ISBN 0-907521-31-2
| Munros in SMC Area SMC Section 1 - Loch Lomond to Loch Tay |
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An Caisteal • Beinn a' Chleibh • Beinn a' Chroin • Beinn Bhuidhe • Beinn Chabhair • Beinn Dubhchraig • Beinn Ìme • Beinn Narnain • Beinn Tulaichean • Ben Chonzie • Ben Lomond • Ben Lui • Ben More • Ben Oss • Ben Vane • Ben Vorlich, Dunb. • Ben Vorlich, Perth. • Cruach Ardrain • Stob Binnein • Stuc a' Chroin |
