Scotland
Beinn Staic
412M
1352FT
About Beinn Staic
Tucked away on Skye’s Minginish peninsula, this rugged Hump offers a spectacular grandstand view of the Black Cuillin without the technical demands of the ridge itself. The terrain is classic island moorland—often boggy and trackless—but the summit provides a clear, sweeping panorama over Loch Brittle towards the jagged silhouette of Sgùrr nan Gillean.
Key Statistics
Rank
195th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Skye
Prominence
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130m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking across ancient, hardened volcanic rock. This dark stone forms the mountain’s rugged foundation, shaped by intense activity from deep within the Earth.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG398236
Latitude
57.2298°N
Longitude
6.3117°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, with 'Staic' likely derived from the Old Norse word 'stakkr', meaning a steep, prominent hill or stack, which describes its sharp profile when viewed from the glens to the west.
- •The summit provides a particularly clear perspective of the northern Cuillin peaks, allowing walkers to trace the skyline from the Basteir Tooth across to the high ridges of Sgùrr a' Mhadaidh.
- •Most walkers approach the hill from the Mam nan Stacan pass to the north, though the route involves navigating the complex, peat-heavy terrain that is characteristic of Skye’s lower moorlands.
- •It is a favoured destination for those who want to appreciate the terrifying scale of the Black Cuillin while remaining at a safe, horizontal distance from their basalt precipices.