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Stuc a' Chroin West Top routes: 5 ways to the top
Standard Route via Ben VorlichHiking · 12km · from ArdvorlichModerate
This route starts at Ardvorlich and ascends Ben Vorlich before continuing to Stuc a Chroin West Top, offering stunning views of the surrounding area.
Route via Bealach an Dubh ChoireinHiking · 14km · from Loch EarnModerate
This route takes you through Bealach an Dubh Choirein, providing a scenic and less crowded path to the summit.
Direct Ascent from Glen AmpleScrambling · 10km · from Glen AmpleHard
This route involves a direct ascent from Glen Ample with some scrambling sections, suitable for experienced hikers.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 11km · from Glen AmpleGrade 2
This challenging scramble up the North Ridge requires good navigation skills and offers a thrilling ascent.
South Face ClimbClimbing · 8km · from Loch LubnaigGrade 3
The South Face Climb is a technical route requiring climbing gear, it is recommended for experienced climbers only.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Stuc a' Chroin West Top today?
Stuc a' Chroin West Top today (updated 23:56, 27 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 54 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 9 mph.
Stuc a' Chroin West Top weather today
Moderate rain, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 54 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Stuc a' Chroin West Top weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: light drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 39 mph, 33% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Stuc a' Chroin West Top weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 18 mph, 39% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 11 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Stuc a' Chroin West Top summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Poor | 7°/4° | -2° | 43/54 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 8°/6° | 2° | 31/39 | 33% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/6° | 2° | 31/38 | 51% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 7°/4° | 3° | 14/18 | 39% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 6°/-1° | -3° | 9/11 | 14% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 5°/-2° | -5° | 7/9 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 5°/-2° | -5° | 9/12 | 2% |
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Stuc a' Chroin West Top 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 | 5°/2° | -1° | 10/12 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 5°/1° | -1° | 5/7 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 4°/-1° | -4° | 6/8 | 8% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 3°/-3° | -7° | 8/10 | 12% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 5°/-1° | -3° | 14/18 | 17% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 5°/-2° | -4° | 12/15 | 27% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Stuc a' Chroin West Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 733m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Stuc a' Chroin West Top 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 07:16, sunset 16:44
9h 28m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:12 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 07:10 to 16:50.
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About Stuc a' Chroin West Top
Stuc a' Chroin West Top is 733 m (2,406 ft) high with 67 m of prominence. It is in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, Scotland. It is the 92nd highest of the 192 summits Peakify lists in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs. The nearest summits are Beinn Each Far North Top (0.5 km), Beinn Each North Top (0.7 km) and Beinn Each (1.2 km).
How high is Stuc a' Chroin West Top?
Stuc a' Chroin West Top is 733 metres high with 67 metres of prominence.
Where is Stuc a' Chroin West Top?
Stuc a' Chroin West Top is listed in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, Scotland.
Are there routes for Stuc a' Chroin West Top?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Stuc a' Chroin West Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route via Ben Vorlich (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Stuc a' Chroin West Top 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 Stuc a' Chroin West Top tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: light drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 39 mph, 33% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Stuc a' Chroin West Top this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 18 mph, 39% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 11 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Stuc a' Chroin West Top?
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.
