Loch an Daimh dam via Sron Chona Choirein up Stuc an Lochain: route map, distance and time
960 m · Perth and Kinross · OS grid NN483448
Stuchd an Lochain is a 960m Munro above Loch an Daimh in Glen Lyon, climbed from the dam around the rim of a corrie lochan.
Steep path from the dam to the ridge, then along the corrie rim over Sron Chona Choirein to the summit.
Loch an Daimh dam via Sron Chona Choirein at a glance
| Distance | 4.0 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 575 m |
| Time up | 1h 45m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 35m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Giorra dam, Loch an Daimh |
| Start grid reference | NN 505 462 |
| Summit grid reference | NN483448 |
Loch an Daimh dam via Sron Chona Choirein 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
How long Loch an Daimh dam via Sron Chona Choirein takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 25m | 2h 5m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 45m | 2h 35m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 10m | 3h 10m |
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 07:18, sunset 16:45. Start by 13:10 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 35m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:20, sunset 16:42. Start by 13:07 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 35m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Stuc an Lochain summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Stuc an Lochain right now. The main Stuc an Lochain page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Stuc an Lochain forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS West Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Stuc an Lochain
Stuchd an Lochain is a 960m Munro above Loch an Daimh in Glen Lyon, climbed from the dam around the rim of a corrie lochan. More about Stuc an Lochain, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Sron Chona Choirein (926 m), 1.1 km east
- Sron a' Choire Chnapanaich (835 m), 2.7 km west
Challenges that include Stuc an Lochain
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NN 505 462, the summit at NN483448), 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.
Loch an Daimh dam via Sron Chona Choirein: questions and answers
How far is Loch an Daimh dam via Sron Chona Choirein?
Loch an Daimh dam via Sron Chona Choirein is 4.0 km one way to the summit of Stuc an Lochain, with 575 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 8.0 km.
How long does Loch an Daimh dam via Sron Chona Choirein take?
About 1h 45m to the summit of Stuc an Lochain and 2h 35m 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 3h 10m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Loch an Daimh dam via Sron Chona Choirein?
Loch an Daimh dam via Sron Chona Choirein starts from Giorra dam, Loch an Daimh. The grid reference is NN 505 462.
Is Loch an Daimh dam via Sron Chona Choirein suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers on a clear day. Peakify grades it Moderate: a long climb on a made path, but the top is high, exposed and colder than the start. Turn back if the cloud comes down and you can't navigate.
What time should I start Loch an Daimh dam via Sron Chona Choirein today?
By 13:10 at the latest. Sunset on Stuc an Lochain today is 16:45, Loch an Daimh dam via Sron Chona Choirein takes about 2h 35m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Loch an Daimh dam via Sron Chona Choirein?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).