Stuc Gharbh

Rising steeply above the northern shores of Loch Earn, this rugged Tump offers a quieter alternative to the popular Munros nearby. The terrain lives up to its Gaelic name, featuring heathery slopes and occasional craggy outcrops that reward climbers with a commanding view down the length of the loch toward Ben Vorlich.

• •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Stuc', meaning a steep or projecting hill, and 'Gharbh', meaning rough or rugged, reflecting its craggy profile when viewed from the valley floor.
• •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for inspecting the great northern faces of Ben Vorlich and Stùc a' Chroin across the deep trench of Loch Earn.
• •It is often climbed as part of a high-level traverse toward the higher Meall na Fearna, crossing the sprawling moorland that separates Loch Earn from Glen Lednock.
• •Given the leg-tiring density of the heather on its lower flanks, the 'rough' element of its name is a description you will likely come to agree with well before reaching the top.