Stac Pollaidh

[2] Due to its relatively low height of just over 2,000 feet (610 metres), fine views and ease of access from a road it has become a very popular peak to climb.

Consequentially it has suffered from a great deal of erosion, leading to Scottish Natural Heritage constructing a large path.

About 200 m from the road the path splits; one may choose either since both meet up on the far side of the hill, from where it is only a short distance to the summit ridge.

They carry names such as "The Sphinx", "Tam o' Shanter", "Andy Capp" and "Madonna and Child"; a particularly fine example known as the "Lobster's Claw" partly collapsed several years ago due to natural erosion.

From any point on the crest there are excellent views of the wide expanse of the Inverpolly Forest, and of neighbouring peaks such as Suilven.

The rocky crest of Stac Pollaidh
The western summit of Stac Pollaidh requires a scramble to ascend.
The Lobster Claw pinnacle on Stac Pollaidh which partly collapsed and lost some of its height several years ago. [ when? ] [ clarification needed ]