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An Stac

Hill, Mountain in Inverness-shire

Scotland

An Stac

Loch Morar, South East corner Oban bothy at lower right.
Loch Morar, South East corner Credit: Rob Patterson

An Stac is a prominent hill located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is part of the Beinn Dearg range in the Northwest Highlands and stands at a height of 814 meters (2,671 feet) above sea level. The hill is known for its distinctive cone-shaped peak, which is a common feature of many mountains in the area.

An Stac is popular among hikers and mountaineers, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape, including Loch Maree and the Torridon mountains. The ascent to the summit can be challenging, with steep and rocky terrain, but the effort is rewarded with breathtaking vistas at the top.

The hill is also home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, mountain hares, and golden eagles. The rugged and remote environment of An Stac adds to its appeal for those seeking a true wilderness experience.

Overall, An Stac is a beautiful and rugged hill in Inverness-shire, offering a challenging but rewarding hiking experience for outdoor enthusiasts. Its stunning views and diverse wildlife make it a must-visit destination for anyone looking to explore the Scottish Highlands.

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An Stac Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.94211/-5.5086446 or Grid Reference NM8688. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Loch Morar, South East corner Oban bothy at lower right.
Loch Morar, South East corner
Oban bothy at lower right.
Oban bothy and Sron a Choin
Oban bothy and Sron a Choin
Ridge to Meall nan Each Climbers above cliffs on the Meall nan Each ridge.
Ridge to Meall nan Each
Climbers above cliffs on the Meall nan Each ridge.
Pier, Oban Looking towards the rocky Sròn a' Choin ridge at the head of Loch Morar. The gap in the hills on the right is the pass through to Glen Pean.
Pier, Oban
Looking towards the rocky Sròn a' Choin ridge at the head of Loch Morar. The gap in the hills on the right is the pass through to Glen Pean.
Head of Loch Morar The wild eastern end of Loch Morar seen from the side of the Sròn a' Choin ridge.
Head of Loch Morar
The wild eastern end of Loch Morar seen from the side of the Sròn a' Choin ridge.
Oban Bothy This remote bothy is now maintained as a shelter by the Mountain Bothies Association. It is kept locked during the stalking season from mid August to late October but otherwise is open for all to use. Located at the E end of Loch Morar access is either by boat or walking through Gleann Pean. This photograph was taken before maintenance had started.
Oban Bothy
This remote bothy is now maintained as a shelter by the Mountain Bothies Association. It is kept locked during the stalking season from mid August to late October but otherwise is open for all to use. Located at the E end of Loch Morar access is either by boat or walking through Gleann Pean. This photograph was taken before maintenance had started.
Head of Loch Morar This is a wild, desolate but beautiful place, accessible only by boat or walking (Good hillwalking experience recommended).It is the start of the 10 mile trek from Loch Morar to Loch Arkaig via Glen Pean.
Head of Loch Morar
This is a wild, desolate but beautiful place, accessible only by boat or walking (Good hillwalking experience recommended).It is the start of the 10 mile trek from Loch Morar to Loch Arkaig via Glen Pean.
Ceann Loch Morar. The east end of Loch Morar, looking towards the ruin of Kinlochmorar.
Ceann Loch Morar.
The east end of Loch Morar, looking towards the ruin of Kinlochmorar.
River mouth at south east end of Loch Morar
River mouth at south east end of Loch Morar
Meall nan Each at head of Loch Morar Oban bothy just visible on the right
Meall nan Each at head of Loch Morar
Oban bothy just visible on the right
Oban bothy A well kept MBA bothy in a spectacular location at the head of Loch Morar
Oban bothy
A well kept MBA bothy in a spectacular location at the head of Loch Morar
Oban Bothy This remote bothy is now maintained as a shelter by the Mountain Bothies Association.It is kept locked during the stalking season from mid August to late October but otherwise is open for all to use. Located at the E end of Loch Morar access is either by boat or walking through Gleann Pean, the most rugged of highland glens. In the 1891 census there were 8 people living here. The loch, the deepest in Scotland at 1,077 feet is 11 miles in length and reputed to be the home of Morag, a rival monster to Nessie!
Oban Bothy
This remote bothy is now maintained as a shelter by the Mountain Bothies Association.It is kept locked during the stalking season from mid August to late October but otherwise is open for all to use. Located at the E end of Loch Morar access is either by boat or walking through Gleann Pean, the most rugged of highland glens. In the 1891 census there were 8 people living here. The loch, the deepest in Scotland at 1,077 feet is 11 miles in length and reputed to be the home of Morag, a rival monster to Nessie!
First glimpse of Loch Morar Crossing from Loch Arkaig to Loch Morar by Glen Pean this is the welcome first glance of Loch Morar once having passed over the watershed at the boulder field. Loch Morar, 11 miles in length with a depth of 1,077 feet ,is Scotland's deepest loch and said to be the home of a monster, Morag. Indeed Sir Compton MacKenzie wrote an amusing novel entitled, 'The Rival Monster'. Bonnie Prince Charlie escaped through this glen on the 18th April 1746.
First glimpse of Loch Morar
Crossing from Loch Arkaig to Loch Morar by Glen Pean this is the welcome first glance of Loch Morar once having passed over the watershed at the boulder field. Loch Morar, 11 miles in length with a depth of 1,077 feet ,is Scotland's deepest loch and said to be the home of a monster, Morag. Indeed Sir Compton MacKenzie wrote an amusing novel entitled, 'The Rival Monster'. Bonnie Prince Charlie escaped through this glen on the 18th April 1746.
South shore of Loch Morar from Sron a' Choin Sron a' Choin (Dogs Nose) is the bluff rising steeply from the east end of Loch Morar. The white speck in the lower centre in the photo is Oban Bothy. Crossing from Oban to Kinlochmorar or to Gleann an Lochain Eanaiche it is necessary to climb over the bluff since there is no access at loch level. This involves a steep ascent of 100 metres. It is not recommended in the height of summer when it is covered in head high bracken. Census returns for 1891 show that Oban then had a population of 18 whilst Kinlochmorar, across the loch, had one family of 3.
South shore of Loch Morar from Sron a' Choin
Sron a' Choin (Dogs Nose) is the bluff rising steeply from the east end of Loch Morar. The white speck in the lower centre in the photo is Oban Bothy. Crossing from Oban to Kinlochmorar or to Gleann an Lochain Eanaiche it is necessary to climb over the bluff since there is no access at loch level. This involves a steep ascent of 100 metres. It is not recommended in the height of summer when it is covered in head high bracken. Census returns for 1891 show that Oban then had a population of 18 whilst Kinlochmorar, across the loch, had one family of 3.
Loch Morar Island not shown on my 1:50000 OS map, but is visible on the 1:25000.
Loch Morar
Island not shown on my 1:50000 OS map, but is visible on the 1:25000.
Oban Sailed up Loch Morar to climb An Stac and visited the bothy on my return. Took out rubbish and picked up another hillwalker and took him back to Morar, he was delighted.
Oban
Sailed up Loch Morar to climb An Stac and visited the bothy on my return. Took out rubbish and picked up another hillwalker and took him back to Morar, he was delighted.
April Sunbeam Sunset from Oban Bothy with smokey mountains on the Northern shores of Loch Morar
April Sunbeam
Sunset from Oban Bothy with smokey mountains on the Northern shores of Loch Morar
Oban bothy Looking very smart inside and out.
Oban bothy
Looking very smart inside and out.
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An Stac is located at Grid Ref: NM8688 (Lat: 56.94211, Lng: -5.5086446)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Located within 500m of 56.94211,-5.5086446
An Stac
Corbett: no
Ele: 718
Graham: yes
Marilyn: yes
Munro: no
Natural: peak
Prominence: 223
Wikidata: Q20577902
Lat/Long: 56.9414196/-5.5081828
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