Stuchd An Lochain Walk
Distance: 5 miles/8km
Approximate Time: 240 minutes
Height Gain: 650 metres
Further Info: OS Landranger Map 51
A fine hill in the remote country of upper Glen Lyon, Stuchd an Lochain translates as `peak of the small loch` and walkers will discover a dramatic corrie with a tiny glistening lochan at its heart. The walk starts at the Loch an Daimh dam, (GR 510464) beneath which there is plenty of space for car parking. From the dam take a westwards route, climbing steadily across the heather covered slopes to reach Creag an Fheadain and the grassy top that looks into Coire an Duich. The route continues west to the hill summit, a fantastic viewpoint for tiny Lochan nan Cat (213 metres below). Return by the same route or head down the steep north facing slope of Stuchd an Lochain to reach the loch shore. Refreshments available at Glen Lyon Post Office Tearoom, Bridge of Balgie.
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Helpful books on walking in Perthshire
Visit Scotland Perthshire - source of above walk information
The Official Walking Site of Scotland's National Tourism Organisation
In and Around Aberfeldy
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