Scotland
Stac a' Chuirn
852M
2797FT
About Stac a' Chuirn
Rising on the long, rugged ridge north of Ben Lomond, this Tump offers a quieter perspective than its famous neighbour. The terrain is a mix of steep grass and rocky outcrops, yielding excellent views across the water to Beinn Narnain and the distinctive notched profile of The Cobbler.
Key Statistics
Rank
50th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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34.9m
Nearest Town
Glenfyne
Geology
You are walking on a blend of hard, quartz-rich rock, altered limestone, and shiny, flaky layers of ancient mudstone.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN190180
Latitude
56.3197°N
Longitude
4.9283°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Stac a' Chuirn', which translates as the 'Pinnacle of the Cairn', likely referring to the rocky character of the summit area.
- •Most walkers visit this summit as part of a high-level traverse between Ben Lomond and Cruinn a' Bheinn, a route that exchanges the busy tourist paths for pathless, undulating peat hags.
- •The summit provides a commanding view of the northern Crianlarich hills, offering a particularly clear line of sight to the massive twin peaks of Ben More and Stob Binnein.
- •Despite standing at a respectable 852 metres, the hill is frequently overlooked, serving mainly as a scenic vantage point for those wishing to photograph the less-seen northern corries of Ben Lomond.