Stuchd an Lochain Route Information

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Stuchd an Lochain

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

656 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

3 hrs

The horizontal distance of the route.

Route Distance

8.05 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

Easy day on moderate slopes, if you have the time and good legs, then climb Meall Buidhe whilst you are here.

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: Aberfeldy

From Aberfeldy (B846) travel N 9km to Keltney Burn (NN778492). Turn right onto minor road and travel 5km to junction (NN733468).Turn right and continue through Glen Lyon past Inverar and Bridge of Balgie to junction at (NN537456). Turn right and ascend W to dam at east end of Loch an Daimh.

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 656 metres. Allow 3 hours to complete this 8.05 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

	Park by road below Loch an Daimh dam
		NN51084639	Distance	Altitude 410 m

1	Cross river by bridge and follow road SW
		NN50754592	Distance 0.57 km	Altitude 500 m

2	Bear W and head S of the building on the shore
		NN50314590	Distance 0.43 km	Altitude 440 m

3	Turn S and ascend onto ridge
		NN50174534	Distance 0.59 km	Altitude 786 m

4	Ascend WSW to minor top (887m)
		NN49774526	Distance 0.42 km	Altitude 887 m

5	Descend SW onto col
		NN49594499	Distance 0.33 km	Altitude 840 m

6	Ascend SW to summit of Sron Chona Choirein
		NN49334457	Distance 0.50 km	Altitude 927 m

7	Bear WSW avoiding the crags to the North
		NN48674449	Distance 0.68 km	Altitude 895 m

8	Continue NW around crags to summit of Stuchd an Lochain
		NN48284485	Distance 0.50 km	Altitude 960 m

9	Reverse route to return
		NN51084639	Distance 4.03 km	Altitude 410 m

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

Weather

West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)

West Highlands
by Met Office

Meall Corranaich
by Metcheck

Images of Stuchd an Lochain

The summit of Stuchd an Lochain above Lochan nan Cat

Image by Brian Howarth

'Classic' view of Stuchd an Lochain, from Sron Chona Choirein (2009-03-28)

Image by Kevin Woods

Stuchd an Lochain from the descent of Meall Buidhe

Image by Brian Howarth

Cracking view of a cracking mountain ,

Image by Ian Gray

Route Area Map

Legend

Munro

Corbett

Graham

English/Welsh Top

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Rating & Reviews

Rating & Reviews

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Written by Graham Avis on 07 May 2007:

An early start will have you completeing Meall Buidhe before breakfast and then Stuchd an Lochain before your lunch. Give yourself a wee rest in order to plough through the peat hags on the way to Meall Corranaich. On the way down to the road side cairn, theres a great fast flowing burn (April) that on a sunny day you can stop, drink and look at what you have done on not such a tiring day..........

Written by Donnie Inglis on 10 Apr 2007:

Nice walk but the weather wasn't great when we did it. The cloud did clear from time to time giving us spectacular views of Glen Lyon. Will definitely do again in better weather.

Written by David Rennie on 05 May 2006:

Leave this one for a very clear day and youll see most of the hills in central Scotland

Written by Fiona Masson on 16 May 2005:

15.5.05. Walk right up to dam itself and you will find a very good path which takes you quite steeply up onto ridge thereafter easy and enjoyable stroll to summit. Gorgeous weather with little breeze to keep us cool. Stunning 360 degree views. Didn't spend enough time at top due to going back to car park to take in Meall Buidhe also. A pleasant Munro!

Written by rory malone on 13 Apr 2005:

Set out in fine weather but cold. Conditions eventually worstened and got caught in blizzard conditions. Cleared for a few minutes allowing nice views of the summit.

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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