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Ben Vorlich [Loch Earn] & Stuc a' Chroin
Quick Facts
This is the summed total of all the climbing within a route and is a good indicator of the strenuousness of a route.
Total Ascent
1260 m

An estimate of the time taken based on a derivation of Naismiths rules. Our calculation is based on the horizontal and ascent components of a climb, we do not make a reduction for descent.

Registered users can customise these walking times by specifying their own walking and ascending speeds. They can also add a fixed time period for stoppages.

Route Time
5.5 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
14.70 km
 

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A brief summary of this route.

Our summary will always contain one of easy, moderate or hard to indicate the severity of the route.

 Notes
This is a relatively easy route, but the ascent of Stuc a' Chroin is a scramble.

Here we provide the nearest town to the start of the route where you will find basic services.

We then give directions from that location to the route start. Your approach route may differ.

 Travel Information

Head to: St Fillans on A85

From S of Lochearnhead, travel E on minor road along S shore of loch to Ardvorlich where there is limited roadside parking. N.B. at weekends and holidays you will be competing with fishermen for the few parking spaces.

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 1,260 metres. Allow 5.5 hours to complete this 14.70 km route.

In winter months please check the local snow conditions at sais.gov.uk.

The hillphones service can inform you of stalking activities in the area.

Usually the shortest way to climb the mountain, making best use of tracks and paths to gain altitude. Route navigation requires map reading skills and an ability to navigate with a compass.

The information given here will enable you to annotate your map and plan your route. We do not give anecdotal descriptions on where to find the paths, worn by the feet of previous mountaineers.

Where the access routes are few or the ridge is narrow, paths are generally obvious. On open ground, following paths without using your compass may get you lost in poor visibility.

 Route Information
Waypoint Detail
  Start from track at Ardvorich on the south side of Loch Earn
  NN63332325 Distance
Altitude
100 m
1
Follow road S through Ardvorlich and continue on track S by river
NN63032184 Distance
1.59 km
Altitude
250 m
2
At branch keep right (S) on good path leading to north ridge of Vorlich
NN63062030 Distance
1.62 km
Altitude
540 m
3
Follow path S up north ridge and climb to summit of Ben Vorlich
NN62911892 Distance
1.53 km
Altitude
985 m
4
Descend W towards Bealach an Dubh Choirean
NN62491886 Distance
0.42 km
Altitude
805 m
5
Bear SW across Bealach an Dubh Choirein
NN62171833 Distance
0.63 km
Altitude
720 m
6
Ascend SW and scramble up rocky slope
NN61811796 Distance
0.52 km
Altitude
830 m
7
Continue S to summit of Stuc a' Chroin
NN61741746 Distance
0.91 km
Altitude
975 m
8
Return N to descend to Bealach
NN61811796 Distance
0.91 km
Altitude
830 m
9
Continue NE across Bealach an Dubh Choirein
NN62171833 Distance
0.52 km
Altitude
720 m
10
Continue NE around the bealach
NN62511902 Distance
0.65 km
Altitude
826 m
11
Descend NE to 650m Col
NN61861959 Distance
0.93 km
Altitude
650 m
12
Ascend NE from col onto minor top
NN61562007 Distance
0.58 km
Altitude
710 m
13
Continue N on ridge to the summit of Ben Our
NN61602086 Distance
0.80 km
Altitude
733 m
14
Descend NNE to Sron Mhor
NN61862169 Distance
0.87 km
Altitude
616 m
15
Bear NE and descend down ridge to approach path
NN63032244 Distance
1.39 km
Altitude
202 m
16
Proceed NNE down path to return to the start
NN63332325 Distance
0.86 km
Altitude
100 m

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

 Weather
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)
Ben Vorlich
by Accuweather
East Highlands
by Met Office
Beinn Ghlas
by Metcheck
Images of Ben Vorlich [Loch Earn] & Stuc a' Chroin
Route Area Map
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A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

 Where to Stay
Results by distance 'as the crow flies' from the route start.
Please check the provision of roads in the area.
6.1 km
Achray House Hotel, Restaurant & Lodges
On Loch Earn, St Fillans, Perthshire
6.4 km
Balquhidder Lodge
Balquhidder Station, Lochearnhead
9.4 km
Rosebank House
Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire
12.3 km
Bridge of Lochay Hotel
Aberfeldy Road, Killin
15.2 km
Luib Hotel
Luib, nr.Crianlarich,
22.2 km
Ben More
Crianlarich
23.6 km
Galvelbeg House Bed & Breakfast
Perth Road, Crieff
23.8 km
Stirling Flexible Lettings & Mackeanston House
DOUNE, BY STIRLING PERTHSHIRE
41.2 km
Morelaggan House
Arrochar
50.0 km
2 Station Cottages
Dalnaspidal, Perthshire
58.6 km
Taychreggan Hotel
Kilchrenan, By Taynuilt
59.6 km
MACDONALD HOTEL AND CABINS, KINLOCHLEVEN
Fort William Road, Kinlochleven
60.4 km
The Brander Lodge Hotel & Bistro
Bridge Of Awe
62.1 km
Glencoe Independent Hostel
Glencoe, Nr Ballachulish, Argyll
66.7 km
Àite Cruinnichiodh
1 Achluachrach, By Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
67.7 km
The Old Coach House, North Ballachulish
6 Alltshellach Cottages, North Ballachulish
67.8 km
Bunroy Park Caravan/Camping/Holiday Lodges
Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
68.3 km
The Stronlossit Inn
Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
68.9 km
Sealladh Na Beinne
Old Town, North Ballachulish, Fort William
69.5 km
Crubenbeg Highland Holiday Cottages
Crubenbeg, Falls of Truim, Newtonmore
69.6 km
Crubenbeg House
Falls of Truim, Newtonmore,
71.3 km
Inverour Guest House
Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge
73.0 km
Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre
Corpach, Fort William
73.1 km
Calluna
Heathercroft, Fort William, PH336RE
73.2 km
Stobhan
Fassifern Road, Fort William
75.0 km
Glencaig self catering holiday cottage
No 6 Stronaba, Spean Bridge
75.0 km
Coorie Doon
Old Banavie Road, Banavie, Fort William
75.8 km
Glenloy Lodge
Muirshearlich, by Banavie, Fort William
77.0 km
Croft Holidays
Croft Dhu, Newtonmore
81.4 km
Great Glen Hostel
South Laggan, Spean Bridge
84.8 km
Tangusdale Holiday Cottage
Mandally Road Invergarry Inverness shire
85.5 km
Cranford Guest House
15 Glenshee Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshre
85.6 km
Schiehallion House
10 Glenshee Road Braemar
94.3 km
Allt na Braighe Cottage
27 Braeriach Court, Aviemore
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Rating & Reviews

 Rating & Reviews
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Written by Gavin Poole on 06 Jun 2009:
Climbed Ben Vorlich & Stuc a' Chrion on 6th of June '09, using this route. The ascent up Ben vorlich is fairly quick, getting steeper at the end. Great views at the top. Stuc a' Chrion on the other hand is entirely different. Thoroughly enjoyed the scramble up the cliff face. Can be a little daunting looking up at it from the bottom, but is excellent fun if you give it a go. Great route, I'd recommend it.
 
Written by Peter de Villiers on 12 Mar 2009:
Did this walk on the 09 March 2009 in gale force winds and blizzard conditions at times. As the route from Ardvorlich is basically straight up and down we decided to do it although the weather conditions were treacherous. When the clouds occasionally cleared the views were stupendous, all surrounding hills white with snow. This was a gem of a walk but that was because of the weather conditions, thrilling and a little challenging. In good weather one would want more...i.e. Stuc A Chroin etc.
 
Written by John Gilchrist on 22 Jun 2008:
A sign at the beginning of the walk asks that walkers avoid the usual route of descent across Coire Buidhe because of erosion. The waymarked alternative route, though, is also showing signs of erosion. So if you don't want to take in Ben Our, try this more direct route of descent. At Stage 11, drop directly to the coire floor and follow a faint path down the right (east) bank of Allt a' Choire Buidhe. This takes you down to rejoin the approach path just above the third wooden bridge. Not too muddy, although this was after a long dry spell.
 
Written by John Mccallum on 05 Jun 2006:
Climbed both on June 3rd 2006. The bridge at Edinample is still down and there is no parking at the west side of it, instead we drove round the Loch and approached from the east side. Weather was great and Vorlich was fun but I found the 'scramble' on Stuc a' Chroin quite difficult as believe it or not I'm afraid of heights! We came down by the south easterly ridge of Stuc a' Chroin and traversed round the south side of Vorlich entering Glen Vorlich from the south east. Took about 7 hours all in. Word of warning it was difficult to park nearby as fisherman had taken over the south shore.
 
Written by Graham and sabine Timmins on 06 Mar 2006:
This may be a relatively uneventful walk in summer. But in winter and once above the snow line, it was quite an adventure. Great views!
 
Disclaimer. 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, MunroMagic.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
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