Ardvorlich via Ben Vorlich up Stuc a' Chroin (Strathyre to Strathallan): route map, distance and time
973 m · Strathyre to Strathallan
Stuc a' Chroin is a rugged Munro south of Loch Earn, climbed with Ben Vorlich by most walkers, with a steep buttress above the bealach between them.
Climb Ben Vorlich by its north ridge, drop to the bealach, then climb the steep buttress to Stuc a' Chroin.
Ardvorlich via Ben Vorlich at a glance
| Distance | 6.6 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 1,027 m |
| Time up | 3h 0m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 4h 20m, down the same way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Ardvorlich, south Loch Earn road |
| Start grid reference | NN 630 219 |
| Summit grid reference | NN 617 174 |
Ardvorlich via Ben Vorlich map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
Near the start
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Ardvorlich via Ben Vorlich takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 30m | 3h 35m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 3h 0m | 4h 20m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 3h 40m | 5h 20m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:16, sunset 16:44. Start by 11:24 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 20m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:18, sunset 16:42. Start by 11:22 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 20m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Stuc a' Chroin summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Stuc a' Chroin right now. The main Stuc a' Chroin page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Stuc a' Chroin forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS West Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Stuc a' Chroin
Stuc a' Chroin is a rugged Munro south of Loch Earn, climbed with Ben Vorlich by most walkers, with a steep buttress above the bealach between them. More about Stuc a' Chroin, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Ben Vorlich (985 m), 1.9 km north-east
- Beinn Each (811 m), 2.3 km south-west
Challenges that include Stuc a' Chroin
More walks from Ardvorlich, south Loch Earn road
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Ardvorlich via the north ridge up Ben Vorlich
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NN 630 219, the summit at NN 617 174), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Ardvorlich via Ben Vorlich: questions and answers
How far is Ardvorlich via Ben Vorlich?
Ardvorlich via Ben Vorlich is 6.6 km one way to the summit of Stuc a' Chroin, with 1,027 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 13.2 km.
How long does Ardvorlich via Ben Vorlich take?
About 3h 0m to the summit of Stuc a' Chroin and 4h 20m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 5h 20m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Ardvorlich via Ben Vorlich?
Ardvorlich via Ben Vorlich starts from Ardvorlich, south Loch Earn road. The grid reference is NN 630 219.
Is Ardvorlich via Ben Vorlich suitable for beginners?
Not as a first mountain. Peakify grades it Hard: steep, rough ground where a slip matters. Build up on an easier route first.
What time should I start Ardvorlich via Ben Vorlich today?
By 11:24 at the latest. Sunset on Stuc a' Chroin today is 16:44, Ardvorlich via Ben Vorlich takes about 4h 20m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Ardvorlich via Ben Vorlich?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).