Stùc a' Chroin Mountain
Scottish Munro with steep ridges and scrambling
Munro near Crianlarich popular with hillwalkers for steep ascents and rocky summit views. Routes offer outlooks toward Loch Lomond and nearby high ground.
Stùc a' Chroin at a Glance#
About Stùc a' Chroin#
Stùc a’ Chroin is a mountain in central Scotland, located in the Southern Highlands and classified as a Munro with an elevation of about 975 metres. It is part of the Crianlarich group of hills and is a regular objective for hillwalkers.
Routes to the summit involve steep grassy and rocky ground with some scrambling on the ridge sections; the mountain is often climbed in conjunction with neighbouring Munros. The summit provides wide views across surrounding Glens and lochs on clear days.
The peak is a natural landform rather than a constructed site; it has long been part of the local hillwalking tradition and appears in Scottish mountaineering guides. There are no permanent installations on the summit.
It lies inland within the Scottish Highlands, reachable from nearby villages such as Crianlarich and Glen Falloch, and is set among a cluster of upland peaks and glens.
- Munro status: Classified as a Munro with an elevation of 975 metres, often climbed as a day route from nearby villages.
How to Get to Stùc a' Chroin#
By road from Stirling or Crianlarich follow the A84/A85 and local roads toward the Trossachs approaches; parking and trailheads vary by chosen route. Use local walking guides or government mountain resources for precise route information.
Tips for Visiting Stùc a' Chroin#
- Start very early to avoid congested summer paths; the route includes narrow sections where passing is awkward.
- Bring navigation tools; mist can erase path markers and the summit area is exposed granite.
Best Time to Visit Stùc a' Chroin#
Best visited in summer when access and footing are safest; always check mountain weather forecasts.
Weather & Climate near Stùc a' Chroin#
Stùc a' Chroin's climate is classified as Subpolar Oceanic - Subpolar Oceanic climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -2°C to 13°C. Heavy rainfall (2604 mm/year), wettest in January.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 2° | -7° | 332 mm | overcast | 97% | 11.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 2° | -8° | 218 mm | overcast | 95% | 11.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.3h |
| March | Poor | -2° - 3° | -7° | 244 mm | overcast | 93% | 10.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Poor | -1° - 6° | -3° | 140 mm | overcast | 89% | 8.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Poor | 2° - 9° | 1° | 141 mm | overcast | 87% | 7.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.2h |
| June | Poor | 5° - 11° | 4° | 129 mm | overcast | 87% | 7.4 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.3h |
| July | Poor | 7° - 13° | 7° | 141 mm | overcast | 88% | 7.0 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.8h |
| August | Poor | 7° - 13° | 7° | 169 mm | overcast | 90% | 7.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 14.9h |
| September | Poor | 5° - 10° | 4° | 232 mm | overcast | 92% | 8.3 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 3° - 7° | -1° | 284 mm | overcast | 94% | 9.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.2h |
| November | Poor | 0° - 4° | -5° | 282 mm | overcast | 96% | 10.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.0h |
| December | Poor | -2° - 2° | -7° | 292 mm | overcast | 97% | 10.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
