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Stac Pollaidh circular from Loch Lurgainn

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Stac Pollaidh circular from Loch Lurgainn

Moderate

4.8

(228)

1,624

hikers

Stac Pollaidh circular from Loch Lurgainn

01:57

4.24km

440m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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Parking

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995 m

Path to Stac Pollaidh Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

When it comes to Stac Pollaidh, one of Northwest Scotland's most individualistic peaks, accessibility is one of its key attributes. As well as being a tremendously fun rocky playground, it is also just over a mile (2 km) from car park to summit by way of an excellent path, recently restored by Scottish Natural Heritage. The views of Stac Pollaidh's oddball form and the surrounding watery hinterland are superb.

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Stac Pollaidh East Summit

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This diminutive mountain is the embodiment of why metres alone do not make a mountain. Its compact perfection makes for a pleasingly efficient mountain adventure, and one that includes the unique scenery of Assynt, the opportunity for some epic scrambling, and is bursting with more character than can be found in peaks many times Stac Pollaidh’s size.

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2.07 km

View of the Assynt Coast

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Great view from here and great place for cool photos.

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4.24 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.15 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.15 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Comments

August 20, 2023,Stac pollaidh

A great mountain for kids to summit. It's quite a hike for little legs but the views are incredible along with a great sense of achievement

August 21, 2023,Path to Stac Pollaidh – Stac Pollaidh — East Summit Runde von Achiltibuie

This tour is tough - very steep overall. But it's worth it.

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May 12, 2022,H18. Stac Pollaidh, 590m (oosttop), Wester Ross

During the trip to Stac Pollaidh we were rained out for the second time on our journey. Luckily not at the top of the slope. The wind there was already an ordeal. During the ascent and descent.
The tour led back to fantastic panoramas, which are well reflected because this mountain stands quite alone.

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May 27, 2023,Stac Pollaidh

A fantastic hill in Assynt, with wonderful views. An easy to follow route to the top, short in comparison to some of the other big ticks nearby. With the opportunity to fit in some scrambling if you want to ~ scrambling is avoidable, unless you are keen to bag the 'true summit'.

October 24, 2022,🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Auf den Stac Pollaidh

After we spent the morning with a round trip, we wanted to leave for the last hike this afternoon. Exactly on the minute the clouds tore up and the sun gave us the most wonderful views. Yesterday we noticed the mountain with its unusual shape. From the parking lot it always goes up to the summit and then down again …

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May 24, 2023,Een ronde om en op Stac Pollaidh

This hike to the top of Stac Pollaidh (I can't pronounce that so I say 'Stac Polly') is one of my favourites. No matter how many times I walk it, the view is different every time. This time the rain clouds added a nice moody atmosphere. The eastern top is also easily accessible with a fear of heights. Are you …

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July 8, 2025,Stac Pollaidh

Easy hike for amazing views, such a special place ⛰️⛰️⛰️

June 11, 2025,Stac Pollaidh Zirkular von Loch Lurgainn

A great hike with beautiful views! Thank goodness we had hiking poles with us, as there are many stone steps, some of which are quite high, as well as steep ones! This hike is not recommended for anyone with knee problems!

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