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Jan
2009
Sunrise
9:51 am
9:51 am
Sunset
4:55 pm
4:55 pm
7 hours 4 minutes(s) daylight
Ben Vorlich & Stuc a' Chroin is a route in “The Loch Earn” region / range which is located in the Loch Lomond to Loch Tay area of the Scottish Highlands as defined by the Scottish Mountaineering Club.
This is a circular routeBen Vorlich and Stuc a Chroin situated in the southern highlands offers a good challenging climb. Ben Vorlich offers a steep climb with its huge corrie and scree slops prominent features as you ascend and Stuc a Chroin offering a full scramble up to the summit ridge.
| Distance | Ascent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 13 km/ 8 miles | 1260 m/ 4134 ft | 5 hours plus |
There are 2 munros on the route and are listed below
| Munro | Height | Order | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Vorlich [Loch Earn] | 985 | 165 | Ben Vorlich | Hill of the bay |
| Stuc a'Chroin | 975 | 182 | Stook a Kroin | Peak of the sheepfold |
| Q | Grid Ref. | Bearing | Distance(km) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | NN63332325 | 192° SSW | 1.5 (1.5) | Start from Ardvorich on the south side of Loch Earn |
 | NN63002180 | 180° S | 1.5 (3) | Path splits, take the right hand way |
 | NN63002030 | 186° S | 0.9 (3.9) | Becomes stony an steep |
 | NN62901940 | 180° S | 0.5 (4.4) | Continue over rocks to summit and over to the col that links the 2 munros |
 | NN629189 | 233° SW | 1 (5.4) | The summit Ben Vorlich [Loch Earn] (985 metres) |
 | NN62101830 | 215° SW | 0.5 (5.9) | Bealach an Dubh Choirein. Cross some rust coloured bolders and ascend on the rocks to the left |
 | NN61831792 | 194° SSW | 0.5 (6.4) | Cairn to mark ascent / descent |
| NN617174 | 355° N | 2.6 (9) | The summit Stuc a'Chroin (975 metres) |
 | NN61502000 | 0° N | 0.8 (9.8) | climb over the minor top onto the summit of "Ben Our" |
 | NN61502080 | 56° N | 0.7 (10.5) | Ben Our Summit take in the view and head back down to rejoin the path. |
 | NN62102120 | 56° N | 0.7 (11.2) | Continue down to rejoin the path |
Accommodation
Camping(s)
Balquhidder Holiday Park,This month you MUST take ice axe and crampons, and have been taught how to use them. You also must have an awareness of avalanche danger and have a competent navigator
The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map, a compass, your navigation skills and common sense.
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