Ben Vorlich, Stuc a'Chroin & neighbours

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Getting there

• On the A84, just south of the village of Lochearnhead, a minor road heads east along the southern shores of Loch Earn.
• Drive along this for just over 4km to where the road comes close to the banks of the loch and park on the verge under the trees.
• On summer weekends and particularly in the fishing season, it may be difficult to find a space, in which case there are more opportunities beyond the bridge over Ardvorlich Burn.

Ben Vorlich

• From Loch Earn's shore, head along the road and over the bridge across Ardvorlich Burn.
• Turn up the drive through the trees, past some buildings until you see grand Ardvorlich House . A sign points the way up to Ben Vorlich.
• Head up the track for 2km and cross over a bridge the burn coming down Coire Buidhe - by a dam, this is a fine place to stop at the end of the day and cool off tired feet in the clear water.
• From the bridge, a well maintained path continues to the lower slopes of Ben Vorlich.
• At around c550m the path takes a sharp turn left uphill, notice directly ahead there is another fainter path contouring around the hill - this is the return route from Stuc a'Chroin.
• The path continuing uphill to Ben Vorlich is not maintained, but is well-worn and obvious to follow.
• Continue up it to Ben Vorlich's summit , zig-zagging through loose scree higher up. Great views are to be had from the trig-point, with the Lawers and Crianlarich peaks well displayed.

Stuc a'Chroin

• From the trig-point on Ben Vorlich, follow a line of fence-posts westwards. The fence-posts turn sharply south-west , a path develops and both these to drop down to Bealach an Dubh Choirein .
• The path crosses the bealach then ends up at the foot of the northern face of Stuc a'Chroin.
• Ahead is an easy scramble over boulders and loose ground with occasional stretches of path to follow. Climb up this and reach the cairn on Stuc a'Chroin's minor northern top - there's a memorial plaque embedded into the cairn.
• If you prefer an easy route than the scramble, then from Bealach an Dubh Choirein pick up a path heading west-south-west, initially dropping slightly and cross some grassy ground to reach the start of a steep but hazard-free incline. Climb up this and reach the crest of the north-west shoulder at around c850m , then turn left (south-east) and attain the cairn on the minor northern top.
• From the cairn, follow a faint path aside a line of fence-posts aiming south to Stuc a'Chroin's main summit and its two cairns.

Return to Loch Earn

• Return northwards following the fence-posts back along the crest to the dip before the rise to the cairn on Stuc a'Chroin's minor northern top .
• Turn left (north-west-north), cross some boulders and grass toward a bealach on Stuc a'Chroin's north-west shoulder.
• A small cairn marks the descent towards Bealach an Dubh Choirein, which is loose, but straightforward on an obvious path.
• Below on grassy ground, follow the path which keeps to the north-west and slightly below the bealach. The path gradually turns north as it contours around Ben Vorlich and reaches the flat wide col above Coire Buidhe .
• Keep on the path into the coire and follow it until it eventually rejoins the main path , which is then followed back to Loch Earn.

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More photos are on Flickr !

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Ben Vorlich and Stuc a'Chroin from Callander »

Approaching the hills from the south makes for a fine circuit, but much longer than the main route.

Meall nan Fearna and Ben Vorlich »

From Ben Vorlich, fainter routes lead to a quiet hill.

Stuc a'Chroin from Edinample »

Fine forestry tracks give a relaxed approach up Stuc a'Chroin.

Beinn Each and Stuc a'Chroin from Loch Lubnaig »

About halfway along Loch Lubnaig, from a layby a signpost points a popular to these hills through Glenample.

Stuc a'Chroin hill race »

Stuc a'Chroin race is a popular hillrace taking place on the first weekend in May.

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	The Ben Lawers group A long but enjoyable route taking in 7 Munros. Popular hills with well managed path network
	Ben Ledi and Benvane Good access paths and fences to follow making for two popular hills near Callander.
	Above Crianlarich Distinctive landmark mountains. Bag all 7 munros in fairly long route. Or take more time on three separate outings
	The Lochearnhead Corbetts Many different possiblilties for accessing these hills, but from Edinchip they can be combined into a fine circuit
	Ben Chonzie and Auchnafree Hill An enjoyable easy summer's afternoon walk just for Ben Chonzie, or extend to include heather-clad Auchnafree

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Webcams	Ben More webcam from the Ochil's Mountaineering Hut.
Forecasts	Ben Vorlich on Mountain-Forecast Ben Vorlich on Met Office Ben Vorlich on YR MWIS - Southeastern Highlands Scottish Avalance Information Service - Glencoe Scottish Midge Forecast XCWeather - UK Winds