Scotland
An Stac
814M
2671FT
About An Stac
Rising steeply above the eastern shores of Loch Shiel, this rugged Corbett is defined by its craggy, conical profile. It offers a challenging, trackless ascent through classic Moidart terrain. From the rocky summit, walkers are rewarded with a spectacular perspective over the Glenfinnan Viaduct and the jagged peaks of the Rough Bounds of Knoydart.
Key Statistics
Rank
16th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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255
Nearest Town
Lochailort
Geology
You are walking across the Lochailort Pelite Formation. It is composed of fine-grained rocks that were originally formed from layers of mud.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM763792
Latitude
56.8510°N
Longitude
5.6701°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'An Stac', meaning 'the stack' or 'steep conical hill', a fitting description for a peak that presents a sharp, symmetrical silhouette when viewed from the south.
- •While it sits near the popular Glenfinnan Munros, An Stac is often approached from the south at Callop, requiring a crossing of the River Finnan and a climb through the boggy glens characteristic of the Moidart wilderness.
- •The summit acts as a premier grandstand for the Small Isles; on a clear day, the distinctive profiles of Rum and Eigg are visible to the west, silhouetted against the Atlantic.
- •Given its unrelenting 500-metre pull from the floor of Gleann Dubh Lighe, this is a hill that treats the concept of 'switchbacks' with total indifference.