Stùc a' Chròin

Stùc a' Chròin, at 975 metres, is a considerably rockier and trickier peak than its more famous neighbour Ben Vorlich, and is well seen from that mountain's summit across the intervening bealach.

Most walkers reach this summit as an extension from Ben Vorlich, following a line of fenceposts west from Ben Vorlich's trig point before the fenceposts turn sharply south-west, joining a path that descends to the Bealach an Dubh Choirein. From here the route reaches the foot of the steep northern prow of Stùc a' Chròin, climbing a short boulder field before a path bears right towards a slabby rock, ascended via a gully along its left edge, to reach a cairn on the mountain's minor northern top with a memorial plaque. The true summit lies a further half kilometre south along the ridge, marked by two cairns, with the higher point being the smaller northern one — offering unrivalled views over Scotland's Central Belt, a striking contrast to the Highland views enjoyed from Ben Vorlich.

Those preferring to avoid the steep prow scramble can instead follow a path from the Bealach an Dubh Choirein that climbs the north-west shoulder at a hazard-free but still steep incline, rejoining the ridge just below the summit. The return route can avoid the prow entirely by following a path on its west side, though the steep zig-zag descent lower down to easier terrain still demands care, with the path becoming boggy and less obvious as it contours back towards Ben Vorlich's north-west ridge.

The combined round taking in both Munros from Ardvorlich is around 15-16 kilometres with substantial ascent, typically six to eight hours.

The direct route via the prow involves genuine scrambling over steep, occasionally loose ground, and this section should not be underestimated even by experienced Ben Vorlich walkers looking to extend their day — those uncomfortable with exposed scrambling should use the north-west shoulder alternative instead.

Parking is informal and very limited near Ardvorlich, holding around ten cars; there is no public transport directly to the start, though buses serve nearby Lochearnhead and St Fillans.