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Record SL-435424 · Wikidata Q2545603 · DOBIH 1194

Ben Stack

Beinn Stac
Graham HuMP Simm TuMP Marilyn
Elevation
721 m
2,365 ft
Prominence
531 m
Isolation
Coordinates
58.3349° N, 4.9577° W
Grid ref
NC269422
Ben Stack
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Description

Wikipedia

Ben Stack (Scottish Gaelic: Beinn Stac) is a mountain in Sutherland, in the northwest of Scotland. It is 721 m (2,365 ft) high. It lies southeast of Laxford Bridge and northwest of Loch More along the A838 road, and just west of Loch Stack. It is regarded as a moderately easy walk for walkers and hikers due to its overall height and its accessibility from the A838 road. It is most commonly climbed from the southeast, following the long eastern ridge of Leathad na Stioma. A slightly steeper alternative comes from the northwestern side, starting from near Lochstack Lodge. These starting points are both located on the A838 road, thus a traverse is possible. On 6 August 2005 former U.K. Foreign Secretary Robin Cook died after collapsing with a heart attack whilst walking down from the summit.

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Neighbouring summits

Name Elevation Bearing Distance
Ben Dreavie 512 m S 196° 2.6 km
Cnoc Poll an Achaidh Bhuidhe 472 m S 189° 4.2 km
Ben Dreavie West Top 358 m SW 235° 4.3 km
Cnoc Bealach a' Phollaidh 460 m S 186° 4.7 km
Cnoc Chliamain 355 m SW 241° 4.8 km
Glas Shron 378 m SE 148° 4.8 km