Climb of Ben Vorlich (38) and Stuc a’ Chroin (39)

Written by on May 20, 2018 in Scottish Mountains with 0 Comments

It’s Tuesday 15 May and I take on my 2nd climb and 3rd and 4th munro of 2018. No 38th and 39th total. I headed the unusually short distance and time to the south shore of Loch Earn to take on 3,280ft Ben Vorlich and 3,198ft Stuc a Chroin. These two munros can be seen widely across the Central Lowlands.

A mere 1hr 15min drive, I departed home at 11.20am and arrived at Ardvorlich at 12.30pm. Weather conditions were good for much of the 9 mile hike.

Conditions closed in once on the summit of Ben Vorlich and remained that way till on return to the car from Stuc a Chroin.

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Nice view of Ben Vorlich from the car.

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Picturesque start point.

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Looking north over Loch Earn and Ardvorlich House.

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Looking south

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A steep final slog up to the summit.

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Summit within reach but which of the three paths shall I take?

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Looking down through the mist at a couple heading up behind me.

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Summit of 3,230ft Ben Vorlich

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Coming off the summit and heading WNW towards a more ‘hands on’ Stuc a’ Chroin..

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Stuc a Chroin ridge trying to appear in the misty cloud.

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This rocky wall on Stuc a chroin’s east face is the toughest section.

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Here it goes. Into the cloud…

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Impressive snow patches/drifts hanging on just below the ridge.

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Summit cairn visible above the massive snow patches.

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Summit of 3,198ft Stuc a Chroin. My 39th munro!

 

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Heading back down.

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From 3,200ft to the shores of Loch Earn!

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