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4th Sep 2023  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NC 26998 42201   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

From CP to SE. Path from mast at NC 29319 40227

22nd Sep 2022  13:24  by vegibagger

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Robin Cook's last mountain indelibly ingrained on my head sadly clouded on top. Strange double ridge with 3-4 metre notch valley between them. Trigon SW ridge while summit one metre higher in North ridge beyond weather shelter weather

14th May 2021  19:36  by Triggers

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simple but steep ascent

29th Sep 2020  11:57  by David Bremner

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From Achfary following walkhighlands route (as The Jackrustles). Not as tough as I'd feared but weather was good and clear. Quite a wet walk to begin with. Final ascent is steep but good underfoot. Fantastic views in all directions including the Ben Griams but the view towards Arkle must be the highlight. Pillar has a crack and chunk missing at mid height. No cap, never was an FB. Had some of Mrs B's birthday cake before heading back. Total trip 4 hours 5 mins unhurried. P.s I too thought of Robin Cook whilst having lunch at the top. I remember his fine speech on the Iraq War. Curious how far we can be led in the wrong direction...

23rd Jun 2019  17:00  by KevP

Gridref: NC 27001 42220   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Clockwise circuit from carpark. Up Strath Stack then up to hill and back down ridge to car park. Great day.

16th May 2018  11:46  by peebs

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10th May 2018  16:42  by Morecambe Monkey

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From parking area near the track to Lone. Steep pull up this superb Graham but well worth it,the views were amazing.

26th Oct 2017  23:58  by Wayne Mac

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15th May 2017  14:34  by NormanW

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2nd Oct 2016  13:46  by thejackrustles

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Took the walk highlands suggested route, starting from the parking just north of Achfary, which apparently has a black phone box as it's on land owned by the same landowner for Westminster? http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/scourie/achfary/ It said 3.8km from the car park but avoiding the bogs and all the wee detours I think it was at least an 8km round trip, which took us just over 5 hours. We started on the wee track shown on the map and then found a small track which disappeared in places and roughly followed the Leathad na Stioma which has Gneiss ribs apparently! The first part wasn't too bad but the last 750 odd meters was a killer for Mrs TJR as it was very steep! During this section you gained height very quickly. It was all worth it as the weather was lovely and the views superb.

Ben Stack collage ©thejackrustles
Ben Stack selfie ©thejackrustles
Ben Stack collage #2

26th May 2014  09:41  by Robert Phillips

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21st May 2012  11:00  by Chalky

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No FB, spider centre open cracked at 1/2 height. View spoiled by communication mast on next ( HP ) top complete with solar panels and stone-built hut. Previously visited this much admired Graham 5/7/00 no trig details noted.

29th May 2011  14:00  by CJO

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80mph winds forecast, it felt like more!! The radio relay mast belongs to grampian police

28th Sep 2010  12:00  by Sealf4

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A miserable day with lovely weather on either side. Did not log any details of the trig point

26th Jul 2010  12:53  by fasgadh

Gridref: NC 26996 42202   FB Number: NONE  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Ascent by the southeast ridge. Sadly there is a mast now present on the parallel ridge. Fine views as would be expected on a hill as sharp as this.

Ben Stack ©fasgadh

30th Jun 2010  12:05  by Garth Fenton

Gridref: NC 26988 42196   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

without a Flush Plate, cracks 2/3 down the pillar. the masts give the hill a european feel

8th Apr 2010  00:00  by DeniseMc

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1st Aug 2009  13:06  by AFWFCL16

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17th Apr 2009  12:00  by peregrinus

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No cap or plug; built without FB. Crack around pillar at mid height with a couple of smallish chunks of concrete missing. Just N of and a little lower than summit. Great hill, steep with iconic profile. From NC265437, mapped track, then cairn at 258432 marks start of NE ridge path leading to summit, steep and rocky in places but nothing technical despite how it looks from the road. Anything as close as this to Foinaven and Arkle is bound to have a great view. I'm not political, but found myself thinking about Robin Cook as I climbed this. I wonder exactly where he died.

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7th Apr 2009  00:00  by ngthack

FB Number: NO FB  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

12th May 2006  00:00  by carolje

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12th Jul 2004  13:00  by swampysean

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Fantastic Views off the North Coast of Scotland

30th Mar 2004  12:16  by fergie

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Bagging a Graham. By myself

27th Jul 2000  12:00  by peregrinus

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No details noted. Given as built without FB - Hill:superb summit & view (NW ridge ascent also recommended; TP 718m on old map

10th Sep 1991  18:00  by Bridgeman

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Late afternoon/early evening ascent with fantastic views.

On Ben Stack - evening shower over Arkle. ©Bridgeman
View NW from summit of Ben Stack ©Bridgeman

25th Jun 1980  12:00  by arranc

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no plate. no view - mist.