Scotland
Stack of Glencoul
494M
1621FT
About Stack of Glencoul
Rising as a sharp, conical sentinel at the head of Loch Glencoul, this Sutherland peak punches well above its modest height. Its rocky, symmetrical profile provides a dramatic foreground to the remote Eas a’ Chual Aluinn waterfall, offering rugged terrain and a feeling of true isolation in the heart of the North West Highlands.
Key Statistics
Rank
187th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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142m
Nearest Town
Achmore Farm
Geology
You are walking on ancient banded rock and hard sandstones. These layers, including limestone-like rock, form the rugged foundation of this dramatic peak.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NC290286
Latitude
58.2133°N
Longitude
4.9120°W
Did You Know?
- •The name 'Stack' is derived from the Old Norse 'stakkr', meaning a haystack, a term frequently used in the Highlands for steep-sided, isolated hills that resemble a pillar.
- •The summit offers a premier vantage point for viewing the 200-metre drop of Eas a’ Chual Aluinn, Britain's highest waterfall, which drains from the plateau just to the south.
- •The hill sits within the Moine Thrust zone, a globally significant geological site where older Lewisian gneiss was famously pushed over younger rocks.
- •Despite its stature, the hill is notoriously awkward to reach, requiring a long trek from Kylesku or a steep, pathless detour from the main route to the falls.