Scotland
An Stuchd
668M
2190FT
About An Stuchd
Overlooking the dark waters of Loch Lubnaig, this steep-sided Tump offers a quieter alternative to its popular neighbour, Ben Ledi. The terrain is characteristically Trossachs: a mix of rugged heather and occasional crags, rewarding those who leave the main paths with a sharp, dramatic perspective of the Strathyre forest.
Key Statistics
Rank
196th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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47m
Nearest Town
Stirling
Geology
You are walking on a foundation of ancient volcanic ash and sediment. These rocks are cut by narrow strips of fine-grained volcanic rock.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN447147
Latitude
56.2992°N
Longitude
4.5113°W
Did You Know?
- •Derived from the Gaelic An Stùchd, the name translates as 'the peak' or 'the jutting crag', a fitting description for the hill's prominent eastern profile when viewed from the valley floor near Strathyre.
- •While most walkers flock to the tourist path on Ben Ledi, a traverse northwards along the ridge over the Bealach nan Corp leads to this quieter summit, providing a much-improved view of the steep, rocky gullies on Ledi’s northern face.
- •The summit offers a commanding view across the deep trench of Loch Lubnaig toward the sprawling mass of the Ben Vorlich and Stuc a’ Chroin massif to the east.
- •Despite its name suggesting a singular, impressive peak, many hikers find themselves summiting it purely by accident while looking for a more adventurous descent route into the Stank Glen.