Stac Pollaidh Mountain Scotland Circular Walk Path Summit And Start From The Car Park.
Stac Pollaidh as never seen before with views of Ben Mor Coigach and Suilven,Cul Mor,Cùl Beag,canisp,quinag,An Teallach,breabag and ben more assynt and also conival munro mountain's
This video is a walk up to stac Pollaidh and the walk start is from the Stac Pollaidh car park to the summit of Stac Pollaidh and then following the path all around Stac Pollaidh back to the car park it can be climbed or walked in 4 hours.
Scotland's mountain's are fantastic
And Stac Pollaidh gives views of all assynt and on a nice day you can see for miles
Stac Pollaidh is a difficult walk and can be quite strenuous unless you have a certain amount of fitness.
The path up to stac Pollaidh from the car park is straight forward enough and the summit can be reached in under v2 hours.
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Stack Pollaidh is a fantastic mountain but can be very dangerous and difficult to climb in winter conditions.Start the stack Pollaidh walk from the bottom road car park. Stack is approximately 8 miles from ullapool. How far or long is the stac Pollaidh walk? The stac Pollaidh walk is approximately 2 miles to the summit and the circular
Walk is roughly 4 miles.
The stac Pollaidh walk starts at the car park approximately 3 miles on the summer isles,Achiltibuie road
Off the A835 North of Ullapool
The true summit of Stac Pollaidh is at the western end and is more difficult to reach, and out of bounds for normal walkers. There are a succession of rocky towers requiring climbing or scrambling skills to ascend.Stac Pollaidh as some very tricky sections and the terrain can be difficult.The paths climbs steeply at the start of the walk and the path meanders to the north side of stac Pollaidh before ascending the gully. The views from the summit of stac Pollaidh/stack
Pollaidh are panoramic with assynt to the north and Suilven,Cul Beag,
Cul mhor,Ben Mor Coigach (Ben More Coigach)(Beinn Mhor na Coigich) and Beinn an Eoin,Sgurr an Fhidhleir Three coigich mountain's which are of Graham status.
Please remember to wear correct footwear while walking stack Pollaidh as one slip could be fatal.
Stac Pollaidh car park is free of charge but is quite small with about 20 spaces to park.Stac Pollaidh as some very slippery rocks and gullys
To navigate round.You will see aerial views of Stac Pollaidh from the summit and drone footage is shown to get a google earth view of Stac Pollaidh.wild camping on Stac Pollaidh summit is fantastic in good weather. Cul Beag to the east can be climbed.Stac pollaidh bad step,stac pollaidh summit camp,I also like scotland's mountains a landscape photographer's view.
stac pollaidh summit scramble,
stac pollaidh ridge and circuit.
Stac Pollaidh, Assynt Crux Climb can be difficult and dangerous.
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STAC POLLAIDH - The Assynt mountain that inspired Alan Hinkes into climbing - the 613m 'Graham'.
Another trip to Ullapool [May 2008] and yet another trip up the 613m 'Graham' Stac Pollaidh with its fantastic views over the Inverpolly National Nature Reserve and in particular over fellow Graham, the 731m ('The Pillar') Suilven and also over Cul Mor and Cul Beag. This is the mountain that inspired Alan Hinkes into climbing. On the road to Achiltibuie a parking area and information point is reached, indicating the commencement of this hillwalk; Stac Pollaidh a mountain in erosion - 'crumbling and tumbling'..... Soundtrack: 'Time Was' from 'Argus through the Looking Glass'.
The mountain though is easily accessible and popular with hill-walkers, not least for the spectacular views it provides of the surrounding area. Its is situated 11-miles (17.5 km) north of Ullapool within the aforementioned Inverpolly National Nature Reserve.
Is this ancient crumbling Graham the finest mountain in Scotland? Well, it certainly is one of the more distinctive peaks with those weathered (but disappearing) sandstone pinnacles and probably does attract more walkers than any other mountain in the North of Scotland and now has a large purpose-built car-park with information board.
Ullapool is surrounded us on all four sides by mountains and contains some of the most beautiful unspoiled scenery in the world with undiscovered beaches, forests, hidden glens with stags grazing, waterfalls, bird sanctuaries to explore, breathtaking twisty single track roads, all warmed by the gulf stream that gives it the tropical garden look with the comparably mild weather. It really has its own micro-climate. Boat trips depart to the enchanting Summer Isles as does a power boat trip that is highly recommended [watch the other video - Seascape adventure]; see seals and porpoises or marvel at the botanists miracle of Hydroponics in Achiltibuie.
The town itself was designed and built in 1788 by Thomas Telford and the British Fisheries Society. The aim was to exploit a boom in herring fishing at the time. This peaked and then, in an early example of overfishing, declined from the 1830s. By 1900 the enterprise was judged a failure leaving this nice grid plan town with little economic activity and fewer prospects.
It took a couple more decades for the long distance fishing fleets from eastern Scotland and beyond to discover Ullapool's benefits as a safe anchorage on the western side of the country. Now the pubs have that cosmopolitan feel to them with accents from around the world.
Stac 'Polly' is the distinctive steep-sided mountain of the Assynt district of Wester Ross, (Gaelic: Stac Pollaidh or 'peak of the pools') rises to 613m (2009 feet). Its true summit lies on a craggy ridge and is certainly not for the faint-hearted to attempt.
As regards Ullapool on the east shore of Loch Broom, the town was founded in 1788 as a herring port by the British Fisheries Society - and was designed by Thomas Telford. The harbour is still perhaps the focal point of the town and is used as a fishing port, yachting haven, and ferry port. Ferries, as in this video, sail to Stornoway in the Outer Hebrides. Many of the pivotal discoveries of the Victorian era that contributed to the development of the concept of plate tectonics were made in this area, and there are still regular international geological conferences! Others, of course, visit here for the scenery, hillwalking and the Seaforth, FBI and the Arch!!! Not to mention those amazing breakfasts in the local cafe!
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Stac Pollaidh - Final Steps
An aerial film of the final climb to the highest summit of Stac Pollaidh.
Climbing Stac Pollaidh - The Ascent
Climbed Stac Pollaidh in May 2015. Route took about 2h30m.
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Spontaneous Stac Pollaidh
Woke up in Aviemore, spent the afternoon climbing the small yet impressive mountain Stac Pollaidh in Assynt, just north of Ullapool.
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Stac Pollaidh and a Secret Gorge // Staying at Forest Way Bunkhouse
Stac Pollaidh including the bad step scramble guide and a visit to a stunning secret gorge all explored from our base at Forest Way Bunkhouse:
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Iain Kaye, proprietor of Forest Way B&B and Bunkhouse (near Ullapool) invited me up to create a travel vlog to showcase some local walks and his bunkhouse accomodation.
On Iain's recommendation, Nicola and I head off in search of a hidden gem. A stunning, but rarely visited gorge despite being so close to the NC500 route. afterwards we all head up the spectacular mountain Stac Pollaidh for some scrambling fun. On the way back home we stop at Corrieshalloch Gorge.
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Places to see in ( Ullapool - UK )
Places to see in ( Ullapool - UK )
Ullapool is a village of around 1,500 inhabitants in Ross-shire, Scottish Highlands. Despite its small size Ullapool is the largest settlement for many miles around and an important port and tourist destination. The North Atlantic Drift passes Ullapool, moderating the temperature. A few Cordyline australis or New Zealand cabbage trees are grown in the town and are often mistaken for palms.
The village of Ullapool lies on Loch Broom, on the A835 road from Inverness. The Ullapool River flows through the village. On the east shore of Loch Broom, Ullapool was founded in 1788 as a herring port by the British Fisheries Society.
The region surrounding Ullapool is dominated by rugged mountains, and especially by Bheinn Ghobblach to the west, An Teallach to the south west (both across the loch), Beinn Dearg to the south east close to the head of Loch Broom, and Ben Mhòr na Còigich to the north. An Teallach is a massive mountain which dominates the area and consists of Torridonian sandstone, which is layered nearly horizontally.
Ullapool has a strong reputation as a centre for music, the arts and performance. The village of Ullapool has a small museum housed in a Telford Church, An Talla Solais, an arts centre with frequently changing exhibitions and workshops, a swimming pool and fitness centre, and several pubs, bed and breakfasts, restaurants and hotels.
In May every year there is the three-day Ullapool Book Festival which attracts a diverse range of writers and with work in both Scottish Gaelic and English. The Macphail Centre has a theatre hosting a regular programme of musical, dance and theatrical performances. Ullapool is home to the shinty team Lochbroom Camanachd.
( Ullapool - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Ullapool . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Ullapool - UK
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Walking Tour Of The Region Surrounding Ullapool Highlands Of Scotland
Tour Scotland wee video of photographs of a small group walking tour of the region surrounding Ullapool in the Scottish Highlands. The area surrounding Ullapool is dominated by rugged mountains, and especially by Bheinn Ghobblach to the west, An Teallach to the south west, Beinn Dearg to the south east close to the head of Loch Broom, and Ben Mhòr na Còigich to the north. An Teallach is a massive mountain which dominates the area and consists of Torridonian sandstone, which is layered nearly horizontally. It is an easy climb but is several miles from the nearest road, so a long trek is needed before the ascent begins.
Stac Pollaidh Scotland from the air by drone
A bird's eye view of this brilliant little Scottish mountain and a close up view of the crag's and popular climbing routes. This video was featured on ITV's-Britains Favourite Top 100 Walks on 30/01/18, for which I am truly grateful.
Stac Pollaidh/Achmelvich Beach (Weekend In Assynt), 25.05. 2018
On the weekend of 25th-28th 0f May 2018, I went on a trip to visit Assynt on the stunning Northwest coast of Scotland. The plan was to climb the Graham's Stac Pollaidh, and Suilven, with an optional wildcamp on Suilven. Then two bag the two Munros that are exclusive to the area, those being Conival and Ben More Assynt.
I also planned to visit Achmelvich Beach and hopefully swim in its turquoise blue waters.
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Stac Pollaidh is a mountain in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. The peak displays a rocky crest of Torridonian sandstone, with many pinnacles and steep gullies. The ridge was exposed to weathering as a nunatak above the ice sheet during the last Ice Age, while the ice flow carved and scoured the smooth sides of the mountain.[1]
The modern Gaelic name is a recent invention. The peak is named on the first edition Ordnance Survey maps simply as An Stac (the pinnacle) and on later maps as Stac Polly. The Polly element is of Norse origin, derived from Pollå meaning pool river. Due to its relatively low height of just over 2000 feet, fine views and ease of access from a road it has become a very popular peak to climb.
Suilven, Cul Mor & Cul Beag from Stac Pollaidh, Scotland (time lapse)
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Wildlife Around Achiltibuie, West Coast Scotland
John talks about the variety of wildlife around Achiltibuie and what you may see while visiting this amazing part of the North West of Scotland.
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it's a strange place is nothing in any great numbers but what you do find this variety here, both 12 months of the year and migratory birds and so on we have seagulls, white tailed eagle and golden eagle, buzzards which are quite common people are amazed that walk along the road and sitting on a post to a large female Buzzard occasional and Hen Harrier, Kestrels, Merlin and then if you go out on one of the boat cruises you'll see Puffins and Guillemots etc as far as wildlife goes you again you have to go out and see it there are otters but you have to go early in the morning or late in the
evening we have a deer occasion right down into the croft
just below here in the sea we get Pilot Whale, Minky Whale, basking shark, dolphin they're all in the waters around about
here in the right time of the season
Discover Achmelvich Beach on the North West Coast of Scotland
Adventure photographer, Dan Bell, explores the incredible North West Coast of Scotland.
Luckily Dan caught a break in the weather as he set off up to Achmelvich Beach Youth Hostel to spend a few days checking out the nearby beaches, coastline and the distinctive Suilven mountain.
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Suilven - Road trip around the North West Highlands of Scotland
I was lucky enough to spend 5 days up in the North West Highlands of Scotland in May 2017 on a filming road trip with the ultimate aim of hiking up to the top of Suilven.
We had wall to wall sunshine, zero wind and no midges for all 5 days we were up there, however a rogue wildfire just outside of Lochinver encroached on Suilven and we had to change our plans. With the fire residing we were able to attempt to summit the mountain, however due to the flames still on the summit ridge, we weren't able to get to the true summit. We still were able to get up onto the ridge and soak in the dramatic views all around.
This video is a highlight of all the drone footage from those 5 days... hope you enjoy!
All filmed with permission from Assynt Foundation.
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the day after the night before. Achiltibuie - Scotland
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Blethering Ben - 24 - The Wilds of Assynt (Part 1)
After two weeks of relentless storms in Caithness & Sutherland, finally I get slightly less turbulent weather. Time to head out and get within touching distance of my all-time favourite hill........Suilven.....which hides from view until the wonderful Big Reveal.
STAC POLLY AND LOCHOLLY LODGES
Video showing the inside of Stac Polly Cottage and Locholly Lodge and also the surrounding area of Achiltibuie.
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Sutherland -Lochinver-Stoer-Drumbeg-Kylestrome-Scourie - Scotland
A trip through to Lochinvar and the misty Stoer and onto Drumbeg, Kylestrome and Scourie. A complete diversity with the scenery.
leave badcaul,through ullapool to ardvreck ruins,lochinver to clachtoll camp
we left badcaul and drove on through ullapool and onto lochinver to drive this route, we stopped at clachtoll camp site and it was great very polite and helpful lady (louise) the owner and its closed end september but would use again, cleaned tanks topped up water did some washing etc...a nice beach as well .. cheers all for £18... bargain
ACHILTIBUIE BEAUTIFUL LOCATIONS
What a beautiful location to stay in - Achiltibuie and a beautiful lodge! This is a great place for family and friends to come to get away from it all.
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