Graham · North-West Highlands
Stac Pollaidh
Probably the most photographed hill in the North-West, despite being barely a Graham by height. The pinnacled summit ridge offers genuine scrambling and a 360-degree view across Inverpolly that beats hills three times its height.
Quick facts
- Height
- 612m/ 2008ft
- Distance
- 5 km
- Ascent
- 540 m
- Time
- 3 hrs
- Difficulty
- 3 / 5
- Grid ref
- NC107106
- Nearest city
- Ullapool
Standard route
Path circuit from the layby on the Achiltibuie road. Excellent stone-built path climbs to the eastern end of the ridge. The true summit at the western end requires a moderate scramble with one tricky move.
Terrain
Restored stone path. Optional scrambling on the summit ridge — the true summit is genuinely exposed.
In winter
Snow can stick on the ridge into April. The scramble becomes serious under any verglas.
Best time of year
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Getting there
- Glasgow5h 55m
- Edinburgh5h 0m
OS maps: OS Explorer 439