Beinn nan Stac

Rising to 546 metres on Scotland's west coast, this Dodd and Tump offers a modest ascent in relatively remote terrain. The name derives from Gaelic, referring to a hill or peak, though the specific character of the ground it describes has been lost to time. Views from the summit reward the effort with coastal and mountain vistas.

• •The name 'Beinn nan Stac' comes from Scottish Gaelic, where 'beinn' means mountain and 'stac' refers to a steep rock or precipice, suggesting the hill features distinctive rocky outcrops or cliffs that caught the attention of Gaelic-speaking inhabitants.
• •At 546 metres, this hill sits just below the 610-metre threshold for Corbett status, placing it among Scotland's smaller named summits that nonetheless require commitment to reach in what is often trackless terrain.
• •The grid reference NM395940 places this hill in a relatively isolated part of the western Highlands, where access typically involves a substantial walk-in across rough ground before the ascent proper begins.