Cranstackie, Mountain summit in Highland, Scotland
Cranstackie rises to 801 meters above sea level, featuring substantial blockfields and large piles of Cambrian sandstone across its summit ridge.
The mountain appeared on early Ordnance Survey maps as Crann Stachach, with suggested meanings relating to uneven hill or horizontal beam interpretations.
The mountain stands among other notable peaks in Sutherland, forming part of the Corbett classification system that defines Scottish mountains between 2500 and 3000 feet.
Hikers can reach the summit through multiple routes, with the most common path starting from Carbreck using a maintained track to the mountain base.
The mountain presents a 5-kilometer-long southern shoulder that rises sharply above Srath Dionard, creating a distinct geological formation in the region.
Location: Highland
Elevation above the sea: 801 m
GPS coordinates: 58.45742,-4.82867
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:52
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