Scotland
Stuc Loch na Cabhaig
888M
2914FT
About Stuc Loch na Cabhaig
Tucked away in the remote Letterewe wilderness, this rugged peak offers a true sense of North West Highland isolation. Rising sharply above the loch that shares its name, the terrain is a mix of quartzite and heather, providing an excellent vantage point over the wild 'Great Wilderness' toward the serrated ridge of An Teallach.
Key Statistics
Rank
31st Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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79.7m
Nearest Town
Coire
Geology
You are trekking across the Applecross Formation, a sturdy sandstone filled with small pebbles and gravel.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NG891616
Latitude
57.5951°N
Longitude
5.5303°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic, translating as the 'Peak of the Loch of the Jackdaw'. In this context, 'Stuc' refers to a hill with a characteristically steep or craggy face.
- •It is situated on the northern ridge of Beinn a' Chlaidheimh. Since its parent peak was demoted from Munro to Corbett status in 2012, this entire area has seen a marked decrease in foot traffic, preserving its exceptionally wild character.
- •The summit offers a unique perspective on the 'Big Six' of Fisherfield, specifically looking across the deep trough of Gleann na Muice toward the massive quartzite slabs of Sgùrr Bàn.
- •Reaching this point requires such a significant approach through the boggy heart of Wester Ross that any visitor can safely claim to have 'done it the hard way'.