Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
South Stack
South Stack — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Colin Park — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Wick · 3.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. South Stack is a named hill or mountain in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
South Stack is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its rugged terrain and dramatic landscapes. The area offers various outdoor activities, including hiking and climbing, attracting enthusiasts looking for challenging routes and scenic views. Visitors can expect a remote and tranquil setting, typical of the Highland scenery.
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- Coordinates
- 58.4095, -3.0889
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 5TP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Wick — 3.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12616155 (CC BY 4.0)
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Distilleries · 2.8 km
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Pulteney Distillery Visitor Centre
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Where to eat & stay near South Stack
Places to stay
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Stack?
- South Stack is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 5TP).
- What is South Stack?
- South Stack — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to South Stack?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW1 5TP.
- How do I get to South Stack?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 5TP.