Dragons-Back-Stack-Unique-Ascent

Sitting at the South West tip of Arranmore Island lives the iconic Stac an Iolar sea stack. (Stack of the Eagle)

This 35m sea stack sits in the centre of a truly outstanding location in a monster amphitheatre of nautical sculptured madness. It is a short coastal walk from the main (only) road around the island to the clifftops overlooking this immaculate sea stack. The amphitheatre that surrounds the stack is a very atmospheric place to be indeed, with all its walls being vertical or overhanging for their full 50 to 70m height.

Standing on this isolated summit is a truly spiritual experience and is hugely recommended, alas this sea stack presents many logistical and nautical problems to be overcome for a safe and successful ascent.