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Creag na h-Eararuidh (Stuc na Cabaig)
Creag na h-Eararuidh (708m), also called Stuc na Cabaig, sits at NN68 south of Lochearnhead in the Loch Earn/Glen Ogle uplands. The double-named hill has a small cairned summit on a craggy schist ridge with views north over Loch Earn to the Lawers range, south to Ben Vorlich and east toward the Sma' Glen. The Stuc na Cabaig name (referring to the rocky cap) is the more commonly used among locals.
Quick facts
- Height
- 708.3m/ 2324ft
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 581 m
- Time
- 3–6 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN685190
- Parking
- NN680202
- Nearest city
- Stirling
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather moorland 50% · rocky ridgeline 30% · grass and sedge 20%
From the Glen Ogle parking pull-in at NN680202, climb the steep west-facing slope onto the broad ridge. The route then undulates over heather-and-rock ground to the cairned high point. 13km return for a comfortable round, 581m of climb. A traverse to neighbouring Beinn Each across the rough col is possible but slow.
Terrain
A steep heather-and-bracken ascent through old hill drains gives way to a craggy schist ridge with rocky bluffs to skirt. The double-topped layout in cloud requires care to identify the true summit — a GPS waypoint is useful. No scrambling needed on the standard line.
In winter
Sheltered from the worst of west-coast storms but still picks up snow in northerlies sweeping down from the Lawers range. The double-topped ridge collects windslab on east aspects in westerly events. SAIS Southern Cairngorms is the nearest avalanche forecast area and gives a reasonable proxy.
This hill is in the Lochaber SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow1h 18m
- Edinburgh2h 44m
OS maps: OS Landranger 57
Mobile signal: Patchy in Glen Ogle — signal improves on the summit ridge looking toward Crieff.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:37
- Sunset
- 21:51
- Civil dawn
- 03:39
- Civil dusk
- 22:49
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 2026
On a long-distance route
Creag na h-Eararuidh (Stuc na Cabaig) sits within 5km of these named long-distance walks — useful for trail-pack rest days or section extensions.
Around Creag na h-Eararuidh (Stuc na Cabaig) on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Dunblane station
Stirling-area; Sheriffmuir; gateway north
21km from the hill
tripscot.co.uk
On TripSCOTBase yourself in Callander
Trossachs gateway — Ben Ledi, Stuc a Chroin, Rob Roy Way
12km from the hill
tripscot.co.uk
On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: The Glenturret
Crieff — Scotland's oldest working distillery; Famous Grouse Experience
16km from the hill
tastescot.co.uk
Creag na h-Eararuidh (Stuc na Cabaig) — common questions
- How hard is Creag na h-Eararuidh (Stuc na Cabaig)?
- Creag na h-Eararuidh (Stuc na Cabaig) is rated 3/5 (moderately challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 13km with 581m of ascent and takes most walkers 3-6 hours. Terrain: A steep heather-and-bracken ascent through old hill drains gives way to a craggy schist ridge with rocky bluffs to skirt.
- Where do I park for Creag na h-Eararuidh (Stuc na Cabaig)?
- Standard parking is at NN680202 near Stirling. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
- When is the best time to climb Creag na h-Eararuidh (Stuc na Cabaig)?
- The standard good-weather months for Creag na h-Eararuidh (Stuc na Cabaig) are April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Creag na h-Eararuidh (Stuc na Cabaig)?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal on Creag na h-Eararuidh (Stuc na Cabaig)?
- Patchy in Glen Ogle — signal improves on the summit ridge looking toward Crieff.
- Is Creag na h-Eararuidh (Stuc na Cabaig) safe in winter?
- Sheltered from the worst of west-coast storms but still picks up snow in northerlies sweeping down from the Lawers range. The double-topped ridge collects windslab on east aspects in westerly events. SAIS Southern Cairngorms is the nearest avalanche forecast area and gives a reasonable proxy.