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jakegerzimbke
Nottingham, UK27 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
A beautiful mountain to climb, and the wide valley beneath is only its equal. The manner in which Scotland's north-western coastlands unfurled themselves, a dreamscape stretching out to the horizon bounded by endless seas, as we climbed - this lives in my memory forever as a vista panoramica beyond compare. The descent, though easy, was hard on the soul.
Written November 20, 2022
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shanetreadway
Boston, MA15 contributions
Jul 2012 • Friends
It's the highest mountain nearby, trails are great even for a moderately fit family.
Written July 11, 2012
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carina1122
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany255 contributions
Sep 2017 • Solo
Even though Ben Stack is not a munro the climb is quite demanding. Most of the climb is through boggy ground so make sure you wear fitting boots. The start of the track was a bit hard to find, as it is not signposted. It is on the left hand side of the road heading north from Achfary, parking is possible about 100 m firther north on the right hand side of A838.
The climb is well worth the effort, views over the northwestern coastline and the surrounding lochs are breathtaking. Going down is a slippery affair and I got "lost" quite often, meaning I strayed from the path because it was not clearly visible all of the time. But you actually can't really get lost in good weather because you just head staight down towards the road and you will end up back down one way or the other.
The climb is well worth the effort, views over the northwestern coastline and the surrounding lochs are breathtaking. Going down is a slippery affair and I got "lost" quite often, meaning I strayed from the path because it was not clearly visible all of the time. But you actually can't really get lost in good weather because you just head staight down towards the road and you will end up back down one way or the other.
Written September 16, 2017
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Ian N
Scottish Borders110 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
The map associated with TripAdvisor's entry for Ben Stack places the mountain in the village of Durness. It isn't. It is actually on the south shore of Loch Stack, about 24 miles south of Durness. Not a problem if you have a car, but a serious one of you don't!
Written April 21, 2014
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unclepaull
Toronto, Canada273 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
Climbed Ben Stack years ago...it was covered in snow and ice! But it was not an especially difficult climb, and the views were amazing!
Written August 23, 2018
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localregular
San Francisco, CA27 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
Stunning views all around...but for hikes, this is serious business and could be very dangerous. We drove by and got out for photos. Again, stunning.
Written September 24, 2017
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peb747
Manchester, UK49 contributions
May 2013 • Couples
A very convenient climb right by the side of the road. Not too taxing and in good weather would give good views! Eagles in the area too (and some low flying aircraft occasionally).
Written May 17, 2013
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Sco
Aberdeen, UK4,097 contributions
Oct 2019
This feature stands out from miles away when driving in this scenic, barren area. A splendid sight. The approach up the feature heading towards the northwest is the more gentle angle. There are parking areas near the feature (to the east of the A838).
Written October 6, 2019
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Clive G
Worcester, UK24 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
Not the highest mountain in these parts but an excellent short climb to a cracking viewpoint - looking across Loch Stack to Arkle and Foinaven, or out towards the coast. Thoroughly recommended.
Written June 3, 2018
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aholyman
Newbury, UK313 contributions
Jun 2016 • Friends
On our tour of North Coast 500 we took a number of minor detours to take in the Munro s and corbetts. Not time to climb but to look at and wonder.
These three destinations say it all about this lovely part of Scotland
These three destinations say it all about this lovely part of Scotland
Written June 10, 2016
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