Stuc a' Chroin

One of two fine mountains (the other being Ben Vorlich) which are conspicuous features of the Highland landscape as seen from the valley of the River Forth. They form two parallel ridges separated by a well-defined col. From the south, Ben Vorlich appears as a sharp pointed peak and Stuc a' Chroin has a flatter summit with a steep drop at its east end formed by the profile of its north-east buttress.

The most direct ascent to Ben Vorlich is from Ardvorlich on the south side of Loch Earn. Follow the track up Glen Vorlich to the foot of Ben Vorlich's north ridge and climb it to the summit. The traverse to Stuc a' Chroin leads to the foot of its north-east buttress, whose direct ascent is a steep scramble, but there is an easier path to the right. From the top of the buttress a fairly level ridge leads to the summit of Stuc a' Chroin.

The return to Ardvorlich goes to col at the head of Coire Buidhe, and down this corrie to rejoin the uphill route.

An alternative but much longer traverse of these two peaks can be made from the south, starting at the end of the road from Callander to Braeleny farm.

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