Scotland
An Stac North Top
647M
2122FT
About An Stac North Top
Tucked away in the rugged landscape of Moidart, this subsidiary summit offers a wilder, less-trodden perspective of the Grampian fringes. The terrain is characteristically steep and pathless, demanding a steady foot through heather and crag. From the top, the views over the Glenfinnan Viaduct towards the Ben Nevis massif are exceptional.
Key Statistics
Rank
215th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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31.7m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking on the Morar Schists Formation. This landscape is made of compressed ancient layers of mud and sand that hardened into rock deep underground.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM863891
Latitude
56.9437°N
Longitude
5.5149°W
Did You Know?
- •Derived from the Gaelic An Stac, the name translates as 'The Stack,' a common descriptor in the Highlands for hills that present a steep, pointed, or cliff-like profile to the climber.
- •It is typically climbed alongside its parent peak, the 714-metre Graham also named An Stac, which sits to the south along a rugged and occasionally craggy ridge.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for viewing the Glenfinnan Viaduct from an angle most visitors never see, set against the long silver reach of Loch Shiel.
- •Looking west on a clear day, the dramatic silhouettes of the Small Isles, particularly the jagged Rum Cuillin, are clearly visible across the sea.
- •The ascent is a masterclass in West Highland 'vertical gardening,' where you may spend as much time hauling yourself up by clumps of heather as you will actually walking.