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.

• •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.