Walk 1017 - Stac Pollaidh - Highland - a walk description from Walking Britain

Walk 1017 - Stac Pollaidh

County/Area	Highland
Author	Lou Johnson
Length	3.5 miles / 5.7 km
Ascent	1950 feet / 591 metres
Grade	easy/moderate

Stac Pollaidh is a small hill with a big reputation. Located in the Inverpolly Forest (Sutherland) is sees many walkers near its summit but few go right to the top. This walk takes the quieter approach around the west of the hill. Splendid views make this a five star walk.

Suggested Maps

It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.

	OS Explorer	Sheet 439
	OS Landranger	Sheet 15

Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps.

Walks from the same start

Walk 2529
Stac Pollaidh
Grade - moderate
Length - 3.0 miles / 4.9 km

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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.

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