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An Stuc

Munro
Quick Facts
This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
Altitude
1118 m (3667 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.
NN63904314
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
34 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
2
Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
Meaning
The steep hill
 

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
An Stuc has a steep sided conical peak and three ridges, the S ridge leads to Ben Lawers via Creag an Fhithich, the W ridge to Meall Garbh. The long N ridge leads down into Fin Glen and on to Glen Lyon.

The terrain is mostly grass with rock outcrops, but there are crags on the NE face of the summit and on the lower SE slopes overlooking Lochan nan Cat.

The normal routes of ascent are the ridges from Ben Lawers and Meall Garbh.

Hazards you may encounter on An Stuc include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
Picture Gallery for An Stuc

An Stuc and Meall Garbh overlooking Lochan nan Cat, from Ben Lawers

© John Hutcheson
Image by John Hutcheson

A view of An Stuc and Meall Garbh taken from Be Lawers March 2003.

© Mark Devine
Image by Mark Devine

An Stuc and Meall Garbh from the summit of Ben Lawers - June 2003

© Terry Thomson
Image by Terry Thomson

The steep east ridge of An Stuc from the summit of Meall Garbh - April 2006

© Martin Richards
Image by Martin Richards
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A selection of weather forecasts local to #GetMountain.Top_Name#.

Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
Southeastern Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Lawers
by Accuweather 		East Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Lawers
by Metcheck
An Stuc Area Map
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A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

  Where to Stay
Results by distance from An Stuc
10.9 km
Fortingall Hotel
Fortingall, by Aberfeldy, PH15 2NQ
12.0 km
CRAIGBUIE Guest House
Main Street, Killin
17.8 km
Highland Perthshire Lodges
Glenoulandie, Foss by Pitlochry, Perthshire
19.7 km
Achray House Hotel & Lodges
On Loch Earn, St Fillans, Perthshire
19.8 km
Clachan Cottage Hotel
Lochside, Lochearnhead
21.5 km
Suie Lodge Hotel
Glendochart, nr. Crianlarich
23.0 km
Leitters Farmhouse
Balquhidder Station, by Lochearnhead
27.1 km
Rosebank House
Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire
31.1 km
The Crianlarich Hotel
Crianlarich
31.7 km
West Highland Lodge
Crianlarich, Perthshire
32.4 km
Aros Beag
Tyndrum
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a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include An Stuc.

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  Routes that include An Stuc
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1428 m 14.21 km 5.5 hrs Ben Lawers, An Stuc and Beinn Ghlas  Easy day starting from 460m on well maintained paths and continuing on moderate grass slopes. There is a broad eroded path on Beinn Ghlas, a similar path on Ben Lawers. An Stuc is less frequently climbed.  
2 1748 m 20.45 km 7.5 hrs Ben Lawers, An Stuc, Meall Garbh [Lawers region], Beinn Ghlas and Meall Greigh  Ridge walk with a fair bit of up & down. Quite a streneous route with some easy scrambling. On paths for the majority of way, can be crowded between Ben Lawers & NT visitors centre. Need for second car or hitching (leave early) due to diff start/fin point  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of An Stuc

  Baggers Gallery for An Stuc

Me (Martin Forbes) at the summit of An Stuc on the 07/11/2009 - Climbed with Michael Coffield

© Martin Forbes
Image by Martin Forbes

Me Tino & Ollie on An Stuc - 27/09/2009

© Alan Cantwell
Image by Alan Cantwell

Approaching An Stuc

© Neil Feltham
Image by Neil Feltham

Joyce on top of An Stuc, with the other two hills climbed en route - Meall Garbh is directly behind, with Meall Greigh in the distance to the right. The wind has at last subsided after trying hard to blow us back down to Loch Tay!

© Ian Munro
Image by Ian Munro
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Alan Cantwell
wrote on
September 28, 2009
My son Alan, my collies Tino & Ollie and I bagged Beinn Ghlas, Ben Lawers & An Stuc on the 27th September 2009. I diligently (as usual) checked the met office weather report at 0630hrs in the morning where it stated “small chance of rain with clear views of distant hills”! Lesson learned: Don’t believe the met office! ;o) It ended up being a brilliant walk with all 3 Munros wrapped up in 6 hours. The leg between Ben Lawers & An Stuc is pretty steep and would, I reckon, be a bit “Tricky” in snow or ice. In conclusion a great day out and well worth hitting all 3 in a day!
Neil Feltham
wrote on
April 6, 2009
This climb was not as scarey as I though. Having said that I was climbing up it! I experienced some snow on the only route that I felt comfortable with but with no ice axe, I ended up having to punch/kick into the snow to create foot/hand holds. A big lesson was learnt there if you are climbing this time of year then take an ice axe at the very least. I was very lucky this time... don't make the same mistake as I did!
Pete Swales
wrote on
March 27, 2009
When I ascended An Stuc on that cold, snow-ridden steep ridge, it scared the living hell out of me. Only attempt this in snow with at least an ice axe or you'll be done for.. It was a cracking feat.!
Leon Mooney
wrote on
July 20, 2008
Climbed on 20/07/08 after an ascent of Beinn Ghlas and then Ben Lawers. The descent to Creag an Fhithich was straightforward enough, as was the descent to the Bealach Dubh. The ascent of An Stuc took less time than expected, and I was glad to have reached this one from the south. My day ended here, and I re-ascended Ben Lawers before taking the path round Beinn Ghlas. A fine day out with my first ever triple Munros!
Sam Barber
wrote on
February 21, 2008
As part of second Lawers massif attempt, sadly Siri came a cropper on the last 30M of descent from this peak in icy terrain and blizzard conditions, heavily bruising his back and ankles. Due to the intense pain, the expedition again had to be abandoned and escape made down to Lochan nan Cat from whence ensued a hellish struggle through the freezing dark back to the main road to flag down some assistance. B*****d mountain!!!!
 
 

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