Stac Pollaidh
| Stac Pollaidh | ||
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 Stac Pollaidh, seen from the south, with Loch Lurgainn in the foreground |
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| height | 613 m ASL | |
| location | Highland , Scotland | |
| Notch height | 438 m | |
| Coordinates | 58 ° 2 '38 " N , 5 ° 12' 22" W | |
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| rock | Sandstone | |
The Stac Pollaidh (also Stack Polly ) is a mountain in Scotland . He is classified as Graham and is located in the Council Area Highland north of Ullapool in the sparsely populated region of Wester Ross, part of the former county of Ross-shire . Despite its relatively low height, the mountain protrudes significantly above its surroundings and is a popular destination for hikers due to the view and the short approach. The Stac Pollaidh can be reached via a single track road branching off the A835 north of Ullapool in the direction of Achiltibuie .
From the car park north of Loch Lurgainn , it takes around two hours to get on the marked paths. While the east summit is also easily accessible for hikers, the slightly higher west summit requires climbing over the sandstone cliffs of the summit structure. The mountain is therefore considered one of the most difficult peaks on the British mainland.
In 2004 a telecommunications company submitted plans for a transmission tower on Stac Pollaidh. After strong public criticism, these plans were abandoned.
Individual evidence
- ↑ To the Stac Pollaidh. Outdoor Magazin, September 25, 2012.
- ↑ Stac Pollaidh ridge and circuit. Walkhighland (English).
- ↑ Stac Pollaidh escapes march of the masts. The Scotsman , [28. July 2004] (English).
