Stùc na Cabaig

Hill, Mountain in Perthshire

Scotland

Stùc na Cabaig

Srath a' Ghlinne leading down to Glen Artney
Srath a' Ghlinne leading down to Glen Artney Credit: Colin Park

Stùc na Cabaig is a prominent hill located in the county of Perthshire, Scotland. With an elevation of 869 meters (2,851 feet), it is classified as a Marilyn, which means it is a hill with a prominence of at least 150 meters (492 feet). The hill is situated near the village of Glenfarg, approximately 15 kilometers (9 miles) southwest of the city of Perth.

Stùc na Cabaig is part of the Ochil Hills range, a picturesque collection of rolling hills and peaks that offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. It is known for its distinctive shape, with a narrow ridge that leads up to a rounded summit. The hill is predominantly composed of sedimentary rocks, including sandstone and shale.

Due to its accessibility and relatively straightforward ascent, Stùc na Cabaig is a popular destination for hillwalkers and hikers. There are various routes available to reach the summit, with the most common starting point being the village of Glenfarg. From there, walkers can follow well-defined paths that lead up the hill, passing through heather-covered slopes and rocky outcrops.

The summit of Stùc na Cabaig offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding area, including the nearby Ochil Hills, the city of Perth, and the River Tay. On a clear day, it is even possible to see as far as the Grampian Mountains to the north. The hill provides a peaceful and serene setting, making it a popular spot for nature lovers and those seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of city life.

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Stùc na Cabaig Images

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Srath a' Ghlinne leading down to Glen Artney
Srath a' Ghlinne leading down to Glen Artney
Slopes of Sròn na Maoile Looking towards Coire a' Choire, on Beinn Dearg, in Glen Artney.
Slopes of Sròn na Maoile
Looking towards Coire a' Choire, on Beinn Dearg, in Glen Artney.
Looking down Sròn nan Cabar into Glen Artney Sròn nan Cabar means 'nose (or promontory) of the logs'. The word 'caber', better known from being tossed at Highland Games events, derives from this Gaelic word, 'cabar'.
Looking down Sròn nan Cabar into Glen Artney
Sròn nan Cabar means 'nose (or promontory) of the logs'. The word 'caber', better known from being tossed at Highland Games events, derives from this Gaelic word, 'cabar'.
Peat hag and snow patches on Sròn na Maoile Remnants of eroded peat on Beinn Dearg, above Glen Artney.
Peat hag and snow patches on Sròn na Maoile
Remnants of eroded peat on Beinn Dearg, above Glen Artney.
Half-frozen bog pools north-west of Sròn na Maoile Some eroded peat hags are visible on the right, and in the distance, with the pointed snow-covered peak of Ben Vorlich prominent in the distance.
Half-frozen bog pools north-west of Sròn na Maoile
Some eroded peat hags are visible on the right, and in the distance, with the pointed snow-covered peak of Ben Vorlich prominent in the distance.
Peat hags north-west of Sròn na Maoile Eroded remnants of peat cover on the hillside, with the snowy peak of Ben Vorlich prominent in the distance.
Peat hags north-west of Sròn na Maoile
Eroded remnants of peat cover on the hillside, with the snowy peak of Ben Vorlich prominent in the distance.
Sròn nam Broighleag One of a succession of lumps and bumps at the western end of the Beinn Dearg in Glen Artney, Sròn nam Broighleag translates from Gaelic as 'nose (or promontory) of the blaeberries'.
Sròn nam Broighleag
One of a succession of lumps and bumps at the western end of the Beinn Dearg in Glen Artney, Sròn nam Broighleag translates from Gaelic as 'nose (or promontory) of the blaeberries'.
Spur leading off Sròn na Broighleag Sròn na Broighleag translates from Gaelic as 'nose (or promontory) of the blaeberries.

The snowy peak of Ben Vorlich is prominent in the distance.
Spur leading off Sròn na Broighleag
Sròn na Broighleag translates from Gaelic as 'nose (or promontory) of the blaeberries. The snowy peak of Ben Vorlich is prominent in the distance.
Western top of Beinn Dearg A resurvey carried out in the last few years has concluded that this is actually the highest point on Beinn Dearg, rather than the top to the north-east as previously thought. This is, therefore, the Graham summit.
Western top of Beinn Dearg
A resurvey carried out in the last few years has concluded that this is actually the highest point on Beinn Dearg, rather than the top to the north-east as previously thought. This is, therefore, the Graham summit.
Part-frozen bog pool near the summit of Beinn Dearg The snowy peak of Ben Vorlich is prominent in the distance.
Part-frozen bog pool near the summit of Beinn Dearg
The snowy peak of Ben Vorlich is prominent in the distance.
Hillsides above the head of Srath a' Ghlinne The hillside of Meall Reamhar rises on the other side of the forestry plantation.
Hillsides above the head of Srath a' Ghlinne
The hillside of Meall Reamhar rises on the other side of the forestry plantation.
Footbridge over the Allt Strath a' Ghlinne
Footbridge over the Allt Strath a' Ghlinne
New bridge on the track up Strath a' Ghlinne The OS still mark this as a 'ford'.
New bridge on the track up Strath a' Ghlinne
The OS still mark this as a 'ford'.
New bridge and ford at the head of Strath a' Ghlinne
New bridge and ford at the head of Strath a' Ghlinne
High lochan above Glen Artney This lochan is situated near the summit of Beinn Dearg and Stuc a'Chroin and Ben Vorlich can be seen in the background.
High lochan above Glen Artney
This lochan is situated near the summit of Beinn Dearg and Stuc a'Chroin and Ben Vorlich can be seen in the background.
Horses and hummocks on Hallowe'en in Srath a' Ghlinne A damp and misty day.  Various horses were grazing these rough grasslands.
Horses and hummocks on Hallowe'en in Srath a' Ghlinne
A damp and misty day. Various horses were grazing these rough grasslands.
Valley of Allt Srath a' Ghlinne From the heights of Bealach Ruadh.
Valley of Allt Srath a' Ghlinne
From the heights of Bealach Ruadh.
Bealach na Moine in the Forest of Glenartney Grassy hills flank the glen on both sides
Bealach na Moine in the Forest of Glenartney
Grassy hills flank the glen on both sides
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Stùc na Cabaig is located at Grid Ref: NN6819 (Lat: 56.345139, Lng: -4.1288878)

Unitary Authority: Perth and Kinross

Police Authority: Tayside

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Located within 500m of 56.345139,-4.1288878
Ele: 705
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 56.3454686/-4.1293162
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