Ben Stack

Ben Stack is a mountain located in northern Scotland, in the county of Sutherland. It is 721 metres (2365 feet) high, just over half the height of Ben Nevis (1344 m ; highest mountain in the British Isles).

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Ben Stack is southeast of Laxford Bridge and northwest of Loch More and the town of Lairg, along the A838 road, and just west of Loch Stack across the A838.

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It is regarded as a moderately easy walk for walkers and hikers, both due to its overall height and its accessibility, near the A838 road.

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On 6 August, 2005 former U.K. Foreign Secretary Robin Cook died after collapsing with a heart attack while climbing Ben Stack.

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Ben Stack 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. The starting points are both located on the A838, thus a traverse is possible.

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Mountain: A mountain is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain in a limited area. A mountain is generally much higher and steeper than a hill, but there is considerable overlap, and usage often depends on local custom. Some authorities define a mountain as a peak with a topographic prominence ...

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Sutherland: :This article is about the Scottish traditional county of Sutherland. For other uses of the name Sutherland please see Sutherland (disambiguation)....

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