Scotland
Stac na h-Iolaire
743M
2438FT
About Stac na h-Iolaire
Nestled deep within the Cairngorm wilderness, Stac na h-Iolaire is a rugged granite sentinel guarding the southern approach to Loch Etchachan. It offers a sense of desolate grandeur and solitude that the more popular Munros nearby can rarely match, provided you enjoy a long walk.
Key Statistics
Rank
112th Highest in The Cairngorms
Parent Range
The Cairngorms
Prominence
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91m
Nearest Town
Aviemore
Geology
Cairngorm Granite (Silurian/Devonian Intrusion)
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NJ016088
Latitude
57.1595°N
Longitude
3.6285°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'The Stack of the Eagle,' suggesting these cliffs were once a primary nesting site for the region's golden eagles.
- •Geologically, the fell is composed of the classic pink Cairngorm granite, featuring weathered tors that have survived the grinding passage of Ice Age glaciers.
- •It overlooks Loch Etchachan, which at 927 metres above sea level, is the highest significant body of water in the British Isles to contain a population of trout.
- •Because it sits at 743m, it misses out on Munro, Corbet, and Graham status, making it the perfect destination for hikers who enjoy having a mountain entirely to themselves.
- •The approach is less of a 'path' and more of a 'choose your own adventure' through terrain that transitions seamlessly from ankle-snapping heather to suspiciously deep peat hags.