Scotland
Stac na h-Iolaire
743M
2438FT
About Stac na h-Iolaire
Rising above the Spey valley near Aviemore, this quiet Monadhliath summit offers a wild, pathless alternative to the busy Cairngorm plateau. Its heathery slopes lead to a wide summit where the noise of the Strath vanishes, replaced by expansive, earned views of the high peaks across the glen.
Key Statistics
Rank
120th Highest in The Cairngorms
Parent Range
The Cairngorms
Prominence
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91m
Nearest Town
Glenmore
Geology
This fell is composed of the Loch Laggan Psammite Formation, a hard, sandy rock containing glittering mineral flakes that sparkle underfoot.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NJ016088
Latitude
57.1595°N
Longitude
3.6285°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, translating to 'the peak of the eagle,' a nod to the golden eagles that historically favoured the high, lonely corries of the Monadhliath range.
- •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with a straight-line view across the Spey valley to the massive western face of the Cairngorms, specifically the sheer cliffs of Sgòran Dubh Mòr and the Great Moss.
- •Often approached via the long, atmospheric glen of the River Dulnain, the terrain is defined by deep heather and peat hags, demanding more navigational focus than the well-trodden Munro paths nearby.
- •Despite being named a 'Stac'—a term usually implying a sharp, rocky spire—the hill is actually a broad, rolling dome that poses more of a threat to your dry socks than your balance.