Routes up
An Stuc routes: 5 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 10km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 30m · from Loch an DaimhModerate
This route starts from the shores of Loch an Daimh and ascends via the southeast ridge, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 8km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from Loch an DaimhGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge provides a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, suitable for experienced hikers.
North Ridge RouteHiking · 12km · 950 m ascent · ~4h 0m · from Lawers VillageDifficult
This route approaches An Stuc from the north, passing through the scenic Lawers Burn valley and requiring a steep ascent.
South Ridge TraverseHiking · 14km · 1,000 m ascent · ~4h 30m · from Lawers VillageDifficult
The South Ridge Traverse is a longer route that includes a full traverse of the ridge, offering expansive views.
West Face ClimbClimbing · 6km · 1,000 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from Loch an DaimhGrade 3 Climb
The West Face offers a challenging climb with technical sections, recommended for experienced climbers with proper gear.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb An Stuc today?
An Stuc today (updated 18:45, 27 Oct): up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 47 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 8 mph.
An Stuc weather today
Moderate rain, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 47 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
An Stuc weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: moderate drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 42 mph, 33% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
An Stuc weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 9 mph, 31% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -8°C, summit wind 7 mph gusting 8 mph, 22% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
An Stuc summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 4°/1° | -5° | 37/47 | 100% |
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| TomorrowModerate drizzle | Marginal | 5°/3° | -1° | 34/42 | 33% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 6°/3° | -1° | 39/49 | 39% |
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| Sat 31Fog | Good | 5°/-3° | -5° | 8/9 | 31% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Marginal | 4°/-5° | -8° | 7/8 | 22% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Marginal | 3°/-7° | -10° | 12/15 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 4°/-3° | -7° | 16/20 | 3% |
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An Stuc 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 13, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 3°/1° | -2° | 11/14 | 6% |
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| Thu 5Overcast | Good | 3°/-2° | -4° | 13/16 | 4% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 2°/-3° | -5° | 12/15 | 12% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Marginal | 1°/-6° | -8° | 26/33 | 18% |
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| Sun 8Overcast | Good | 2°/-1° | -4° | 24/30 | 24% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 1°/-2° | -5° | 21/27 | 18% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on An Stuc each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1117m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over An Stuc each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:17, sunset 16:44
9h 27m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:13 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:09 to 16:51.
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About An Stuc
An Stuc is 1,117 m (3,665 ft) high with 126 m of prominence. It is in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It is the 3rd highest of the 220 summits Peakify lists in Perth and Kinross. The nearest summits are Creag an Fhithich (0.9 km), Meall Garbh (0.9 km) and Ben Lawers (1.7 km).
How high is An Stuc?
An Stuc is 1,117 metres high with 126 metres of prominence.
Where is An Stuc?
An Stuc is listed in Perth and Kinross, Scotland.
Are there routes for An Stuc?
Peakify lists 5 routes for An Stuc, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (10km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb An Stuc today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What is the weather on An Stuc tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: moderate drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 42 mph, 33% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on An Stuc this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 9 mph, 31% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -8°C, summit wind 7 mph gusting 8 mph, 22% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What weather information is shown for An Stuc?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
