Scotland
Stuc Gharbh
637M
2089FT
About Stuc Gharbh
Perched above St Fillans, Stuc Gharbh lives up to its name as the 'Rough Peak.' It’s a rugged Graham offering spectacular views of Loch Earn without the Munro-bagging crowds, provided you don't mind navigating pathless, heather-tangled slopes that treat your ankles like a personal stress test.
Key Statistics
Rank
241st Highest in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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44.2m
Nearest Town
St. Fillans
Geology
Silurian Slates & Gritstone
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN668173
Latitude
56.3293°N
Longitude
4.1558°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as 'Rough Peak,' which functions less as a title and more as a very accurate, stern warning about the impending terrain.
- •Geologically, it sits near the Highland Boundary Fault, marking the point where the Scottish landscape stops being polite and starts becoming dramatic.
- •It belongs to the Grahams—mountains between 2,000 and 2,500 feet—proving that you don't need to hit the 3,000-foot mark to find a decent bog to fall into.
- •The summit offers a unique vantage point over Loch Earn, allowing you to watch the tiny, distant tourists in St Fillans while you enjoy your hard-earned solitude.
- •The 'path' up the southern slope is largely a work of fiction; expect to spend your afternoon engaged in a complex interpretative dance with several miles of waist-high heather.