Stùc a' Chroin

Stùc a' Chroin is a Munro in the southern Scottish Highlands, part of the Breadalbane range. It stands near Ben Vorlich and Strathyre, its summit marking the border between Perth and Kinross and Stirling. The mountain’s Gaelic name means ‘cloven hoof peak’, though other translations speak of a ‘hill of the little sheepfold’. Callander lies to the south, while Loch Earnside and Loch Lubnaig lie to the north and east. The usual way up is from Ardvorlich on Loch Earnside, first climbing Ben Vorlich before descending to the Bealach an Dubh Choirein. From there a steep, rough path leads up the buttress to the summit, requiring some scrambling. An alternative starts from Ardchullarie on Loch Lubnaig, following a forest path to Glen Ample and over Beinn Each. The ridge between them is rocky and rough, while the descent offers striking eggbox terrain from a large rock slope failure. A quieter route begins at Arivurichardich, climbing the mountain’s south-east ridge. The summit of Stùc a' Chroin gives wide views across the Highlands, with rough grass and rock underfoot. Ben Vorlich’s slopes and the glens below frame the scene, while the boundary line across the top adds a sense of crossing between council areas. The rough paths and ridges make the climb a challenge for walkers.