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The easiest descent is to return to the col from here, then head east down the heather and grassy slopes, keeping to the north of the burn. At about 550m, head north and then round to the east to climb briefly back to the high point of Meallan Diomhain. The outward route can then be followed back to the start (12km, 4hr30).

Alternatives

Omitting Creag nan Calman

Rather than continuing to climb Creag nan Calman, return from the summit by the same route (12km, 630m).

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Stac Pollaidh (613m) ‘the stack’, or ‘steep rock’, ‘by the pool’

StartGR 107 095Distance5kmAscent520mTime2hr–2hr30TerrainThis short circuit round the hill presents no difficulties, and, although steep, nor does the ascent to the ridge. A traverse along the ridge, however, requires exposed scrambling, to grade 3 for the final summit, and anyone attempting it needs to remember they will have to return the way they came.MapsOS Landranger 15, OS Explorer 439AccessPolly Estates 01854 622 452Getting thereStart at the Stac Pollaidh car park off the Achiltibuie road next to Loch Lurgainn (107 095). A local bus runs from Ullapool to Achiltibuie (Traveline Scotland 0871 200 22 33, www.travelinescotland.com).Something elseTake a drive around the beautiful Inverpolly landscape.

Something of a national treasure, Stac Pollaidh is beloved by many. A circular route up to, and possibly along, its rocky pinnacles, offers a mini adventure at the heart of the beautiful Inverpolly Estate.