Upper Coire Faoin Stack

About Upper Coire Faoin Stack

Tucked away in the rugged Coulin Forest between the giants of Beinn Liath Mhòr and Sgòrr Ruadh, this 514-metre outlier offers a distinct perspective of Torridon’s sandstone architecture. Its positioning provides an intimate look into the dramatic scooped basin of Coire Faoin and the quartzite-capped ridges rising steeply above.

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• •The name originates from the Scottish Gaelic 'Coire Faoin', which translates as the 'Empty Corrie'. It describes the high, secluded mountain basin that this stack overlooks, nestled away from the main thoroughfares of Glen Torridon.
• •Situated within the Coulin Forest, the hill is surrounded by a dramatic contrast of rock types; the stack itself sits below the gleaming white quartzite screes of Beinn Liath Mhòr and the red Torridonian sandstone of Sgòrr Ruadh.
• •While frequently bypassed by those heading for the higher Munros, the summit provides an excellent angle to view the steep, tiered northern face of Sgòrr Ruadh and the dark waters of Loch Coire Faoin.
• •Reaching 514 metres ensures it is high enough to feel like a mountain, yet standing in the shadow of the 900-metre peaks surrounding it, the stack often feels like it's just keeping the floor tidy for its larger neighbours.