Stuc Odhar South Top

Tucked away in the quiet hinterland above Brig o’ Turk, this 603-metre Tump offers a rugged, pathless experience away from the busier Trossachs peaks. The terrain is a mix of thick heather and hidden bog, leading to a modest summit with clear lines of sight across the Glen Finglas reservoir.

• •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Stuc', meaning a steep hill or projecting crag, and 'Odhar', meaning dun-coloured or sallow, describing the pale, weathered grass common on these slopes.
• •The hill sits within the Glen Finglas estate, a former royal hunting forest once frequented by Scottish monarchs including James IV, now managed as a significant woodland restoration site.
• •The summit provides a distinct vantage point over the western flanks of Ben Ledi, offering a perspective of the mountain rarely seen by the crowds ascending from the Callander side.
• •This top is often bagged as part of a rough, undulating circuit that includes the main 624m summit of Stuc Odhar to the north and the neighbouring Meall Cala.
• •Navigating the peat hags and heather between the two Stuc Odhar tops provides an excellent opportunity to test the integrity of your gaiters and your patience in equal measure.