Ben Stack

This grand pyramid sits in splendid isolation inland from the sea loch, Loch Laxford, north of the Assynt peninsula. Huge and magnificent panoramic views of the entire area from the top.

Walkopedia friend Reggie Heyworth says:

"A  fairly tough, steep climb for the last 40 minutes or so, as the initially clear path gradually becomes indistinct, so one ends up following one's nose to the (ever-receding!) summit.

Magnificent views from the top (final two photos) and one can find a clear path on the summit, down which previous walkers have descended.  This too, like the ascent path, fades into various indistinct options, so it's then a question of once more following one's nose.  In total, it was just under two hours from the road to the top (with pauses) and about 90 minutes down.  On a hot day, allow longer.

The first photo shows the River Laxford, with Stack in the background.  Although not a Munroe, it is so prominent in the landscape that it feels like a real achievement.  It is steep, rocky, treeless and even in good weather it felt somewhat forbidding, perhaps because of its morbid association with Robin Cook."

Walkopedia says: "Thank you, Reggie!"

This is a tough walk. The weather is unpredictable. Come prepared.

 For more information and photos, including detailed practical information and some warnings, see our Assynt Peninsula walk page.