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#190 of 300 · Coigach, North West Highlands Geopark

Stac Pollaidh

United KingdomHighland

A short, steep path circles this jagged sandstone ridge above Loch Lurgainn and climbs to its eastern top, with views over the lochan-strewn Coigach and Assynt; the true western summit needs an exposed scramble.

Distance
4.5 km
Loop
Ascent
550 m
High point 600 m
Time
3 h
Day hike
Difficulty
Moderate
Sustained climbing or a long day, no exposure.
Best months
May–Oct
When the route is usually in condition
Start
Car park on Loch Lurgainn
Coigach, North West Highlands Geopark

Route

Topographic map of Stac Pollaidh, from Loch Lurgainn car parkLoch Lurgainn car parkStac Pollaidh east summitLoch Lurgainn car parkStart: Loch Lurgainn car park© OpenStreetMap contributors, SRTM · © OpenTopoMap
StartWaypoints joined by straight lines, not a GPS track.
  1. Loch Lurgainn car park
  2. Stac Pollaidh east summit
  3. Loch Lurgainn car park

Wildlife along the route

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