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Beinn Stacach (Ceann na Baintighearna] [Stob Fear-tomhais] [Beinn Stacath)
Beinn Stacach — also Stob Fear-tomhais on modern maps, and Ceann na Baintighearna or Beinn Stacath in older usage — is a 771m Corbett in the Trossachs north of Loch Voil, on the watershed between Balquhidder and Glen Buckie. The summit is a trig point on a wide grass dome. A 364m prominence puts it well clear of any near neighbour, and the hill offers a quiet alternative to the busier Trossachs Munros nearby — Ben More and Stob Binnein dominate the western horizon, with Ben Lawers across to the north.
Quick facts
- Height
- 771.8m/ 2532ft
- Prominence
- 364 m
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 632 m
- Time
- 4–6 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN474163
- Parking
- NN445183
- Nearest city
- Stirling· 40km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).
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Standard route
loch-side path 20% · heather hillside 45% · grassy ridge 25% · summit area 10%
Start from Inverlochlarig at the road end above Loch Voil and follow the public hill track north-east up Glen Carnaig. After about 3km, climb open grass slopes east onto the broad south ridge of Beinn Stacach. The ridge gives a gentle pull to the summit trig. Around 14km return with 632m of ascent. Often combined with neighbouring Ben Vorlich for a Trossachs / Balquhidder double, though that adds a Munro.
Terrain
The Glen Carnaig hill track is firm gravel. Past the track the slopes are open grass with occasional damp ground — easy walking but pathless. The summit area is broad short turf with the trig pillar unmistakable. No exposure or scrambling. The Inverlochlarig estate is working hill ground; watch for stalking signs in season.
In winter
A friendly winter Corbett — gentle gradients, no avalanche concerns, and a manageable distance from a road end that is generally accessible. The Loch Voil road past Balquhidder is single-track and rarely gritted; check conditions. The summit dome catches westerly snowfall.
This hill is in the Southern Highlands SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow1h 15m
- Edinburgh2h 53m
OS maps: OS Landranger 57
Mobile signal: Intermittent at Inverlochlarig; nothing on the hill itself
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:53
- Sunset
- 21:55
- Civil dawn
- 03:57
- Civil dusk
- 22:51
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Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Crianlarich station
Crianlarich Munros — Ben More, Stob Binnein, Ben Lui, Cruach Ardrain
13km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Callander
Trossachs gateway — Ben Ledi, Stuc a Chroin, Rob Roy Way
17km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Deanston
Doune — converted cotton mill; floral, honeyed Perthshire distillery
29km from the hill
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Beinn Stacach (Ceann na Baintighearna] [Stob Fear-tomhais] [Beinn Stacath) — common questions
- What difficulty is Beinn Stacach (Ceann na Baintighearna] [Stob Fear-tomhais] [Beinn Stacath)?
- On the OutdoorSCOT scale, Beinn Stacach (Ceann na Baintighearna] [Stob Fear-tomhais] [Beinn Stacath) comes in at 3/5 — moderately challenging. Expect roughly 14km and 632m of ascent on the usual route — 4-6 hours for most parties. Ground conditions: The Glen Carnaig hill track is firm gravel.
- How much drop does Beinn Stacach (Ceann na Baintighearna] [Stob Fear-tomhais] [Beinn Stacath) have?
- The drop is 364m: measured from the summit of Beinn Stacach (Ceann na Baintighearna] [Stob Fear-tomhais] [Beinn Stacath) down to the saddle joining it to higher terrain.
- Where's the parking for Beinn Stacach (Ceann na Baintighearna] [Stob Fear-tomhais] [Beinn Stacath)?
- Park at NN445183. Double-check the grid reference on an OS map first; informal laybys here fill early in high season.
- What's the best month to climb Beinn Stacach (Ceann na Baintighearna] [Stob Fear-tomhais] [Beinn Stacath)?
- Aim for April, May, June, July, August, September, October on Beinn Stacach (Ceann na Baintighearna] [Stob Fear-tomhais] [Beinn Stacath). In the remaining months treat it as a winter hill — full kit, solid navigation, and a look at the relevant SAIS avalanche forecast before you go.
- Can dogs go up Beinn Stacach (Ceann na Baintighearna] [Stob Fear-tomhais] [Beinn Stacath)?
- Dogs are fine on a lead. The route passes livestock or ground-nesting bird habitat, so keep them close throughout.
- Will I get phone signal on Beinn Stacach (Ceann na Baintighearna] [Stob Fear-tomhais] [Beinn Stacath)?
- Intermittent at Inverlochlarig; nothing on the hill itself
- Is Beinn Stacach (Ceann na Baintighearna] [Stob Fear-tomhais] [Beinn Stacath) safe in winter?
- A friendly winter Corbett — gentle gradients, no avalanche concerns, and a manageable distance from a road end that is generally accessible. The Loch Voil road past Balquhidder is single-track and rarely gritted; check conditions. The summit dome catches westerly snowfall.
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