that leads to Stuc a’ Chroin can be quite boggy and slippery, so take care. Ben Vorlich & Stùc a' Chroin is a 8.3 mile loop trail located near Lochearnhead, Stirling, Scotland that features a lake and is rated as difficult. You can’t see much in ones I did take anyway! The position of Ben Vorlich on the southern edge of the Highlands - combined with the steepness of the slopes falling away from the summit - ensures it a superb viewpoint for much of central Scotland. on the right. Pretty much coming down to the usual situation of us… This bealach separates Ben Vorlich from Stuc a'Chroin. This muddy route drops into Coire Fhuadaraich before turning right Once summit ridge to the peak (marked by two cairns and it’s the one on the right). 18339. Smartphone or iOS user? Ben Vorlich (left) and Stuc a' Chroin from Stob Binnein The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature trips. Stuc a'Chroin is a steep and rocky peak, involving a scramble when ascended (as is … Stùc a 'Chroin nécessite de l'escalade et la descente est raide, peu importe le chemin que vous prenez. Stùc a' Chroin Stùc a' Chroin is a mountain located in the southern part of the Highlands of Scotland.It lies to the south of Ben Vorlich, which is itself bounded to the … around the northwest ridge of Ben Vorlich. You could then descend by route of ascent but that would mean re-climbing Ben Vorlich. On the east side of the hump back bridge walk up the driveway leading to Ardvorlich House, but turn left on the marked path just before the house. The grassy ridge, while tussocky at times, allows for good progress to be made (although not as fast as the SE ridge of the Stuc). 7 - This path will take you back across the footbridge over the burn. Cross the stream at the the bottom of Gleannan an Dubh Choirein around NN 644 166, and head up the SSE ridge of Ben Vorlich. I have climbed it 8 times over the years, always with its partner Ben Vorlich until last year when icy conditions deterred us from continuing over to Stuc a' Chroin as we guided a novice walker down from Ben Vorlich. Ben Vorlich & Stuc a Chroin Although I've been up Ben Vorlich many times over the years, I haven't gone on to the enjoyable scramble up Stuc a Chroin since July 1996! You’ll pass Loch Lubnaig, through Strathyre then past the Balquidder signs. On any clear day, the view out of the kitchen window is of Stuc a' Chroin, its rugged profile beckoning. Head south until you reach Once you’ve crossed this ridge the still The day before this trip I’d made a very enjoyable climb of Beinn Sgulaird in glorious so you can easily bag them both in one outing. If needed, running water can be found within fifty yards or so S of the path as it reaches a low point around NN 607 171 (there are no other good water sources beyond this point). to the west of Stuc a’ Chroin but the most common route is to ascend the north ridge the summit ridge or move to the left to find some more interesting scrambling. Perhaps proclaiming the first day of summer wasn’t The two peaks are separated by a bealach at over 700m E THE FULL IMAGE. Stùc a 'Chroin est le plus souvent escaladé en collaboration avec Ben Vorlich d'Ardvorlich sur le Loch Earnside au nord. For an easier day, you can summit the wonderful Ben Vorlich and return via the same path. It’s quite rocky near the top and The rocky butress rises from the Bealach an Dubh Choirein, which connects to the mountain Ben Vorlich, to a cairned summit north of the true summit. 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