Ben Stack
Ben Stack (Scottish Gaelic: Beinn Stac) is a mountain in Sutherland, in the northwest of Scotland. It is 721 m (2,365 ft) high. It lies southeast of Laxford Bridge and northwest of Loch More along the A838 road, and just west of Loch Stack.
| Ben Stack | |
|---|---|
| Beinn Stac | |
 Ben Stack | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 721 m (2,365 ft) |
| Prominence | 532 m (1,745 ft) |
| Listing | Graham, Marilyn |
| Coordinates | 58°20′08″N 4°57′27″W |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Pinnacle hill |
| Language of name | Scottish Gaelic |
| Pronunciation | /ˌbɛn ˈstæk/ |
| Geography | |
  Ben Stack | |
| OS grid | NC269423 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 9 |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Walk |
It is regarded as a moderately easy walk for walkers and hikers due to its overall height and its accessibility from the A838 road. It is most commonly climbed from the southeast, following the long eastern ridge of Leathad na Stioma. A slightly steeper alternative comes from the northwestern side, starting from near Lochstack Lodge. These starting points are both located on the A838 road, thus a traverse is possible.
On 6 August 2005 former U.K. Foreign Secretary Robin Cook died after collapsing with a heart attack whilst walking down from the summit.[1]
See also
References
- Alan Cowell (7 August 2005). "Robin Cook, Former British Foreign Secretary, Dies at 59". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 13 June 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
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Looking west from Ben Stack
The Ben Stack summit ridge
Walking on Ben Stack