Emergency services were called to the scene after he was reported overdue shortly before 4.45pm on … A teenage boy fell to his death during a family hike on a mountain in the Highlands, an inquest has been told.Timothy Murray, 16, from Brighouse in West Yorkshire, died after reaching the summit of The distraught family, from Brighouse, West Yorkshire, chose not to attend the hearing so emotional family statements were read out on their behalf. The teenager's body was recovered by Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team. "We were told that Timothy had suffered a catastrophic fall. Stac Pollaidh is a mountain in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. 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A teenage boy has fallen to his death while walking in the Highlands. "The Assynt skyline is extraordinary, with its wide views punctuated by a series of weirdly shaped rocky crests which appear to owe more to Tolkein's imagination than to the rest of Scotland's geological history. In a statement released through police at the time of his death, his family said: "It is a very sad loss and Timothy was a lovely son. A teenage boy plunged to his death during a family hike on a mountain in the Highlands, an inquest has been told. A teenage boy plunged to his death during a family hike on a mountain, an inquest heard. An Teallach . He was found dead hours after another teen plunged to his death … Stac Pollaidh ridge and circuit. Emergency services were called to the scene after he was reported overdue shortly before 4.45pm yesterday. The paths were well-defined on the 612-metre ridge but the weather was overcast on August last year. We pay for your stories! Published 27 August 2018. Timothy Murray, 16, suffered fatal injuries while on Stac Pollaidh, north of Ullapool. This circuit heads around spectacular Stac Pollaidh (often anglicised to Stac Polly) with an optional ascent up to the ridge. The name itself is the slogan of Clan Maclean and translated from Gaelic means Death or Life. Oh I could go on and on about what a smashing and dog-friendly hotel this is, but today, as the title suggests, I want instead to tell you something about my predecessor Hamish the Westie. Reflections in Cam Loch . Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? "We understand that death would have been instant given the nature of his head injuries," the family statement added. Timothy Murray plunged to his death while climbing Stac Pollaidh near Ullapool on Sunday afternoon. Bradford Coroner’s Court heard he and elder sibling Ross scaled Stac Pollaidh, near Ullapool, Wester Ross, last August while dad Robin and mum Jacqueline waited further down the 2,000ft peak. Frosted fence . He had travelled north from his home in West Yorkshire to visit the area. Loch Lurgainn is a large deep loch located north along the west coast from Ullapool, Scotland. 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A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Police Scotland can confirm that a 16-year-old boy has died as a result of a fall while walking on Stac Pollaidh north of Ullapool. Timothy Murray, 16, from Brighouse in West Yorkshire, died after reaching the summit of Stac Pollaidh, Wester Ross, in August last year. That takes in everything from the famous pinnacles of Stac Pollaidh to the complex, multi-ridged An Teallach and the vast wilderness that is Fisherfield. 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Stac Pollaidh is a mountain in the Northwest Highlands. VideoInside the world's richest e-sports player's mansion. Timothy Murray, 16, from Brighouse, died after reaching the summit of Stac Pollaidh, Wester Ross, Scotland, in August last year. Timothy Murray, 16, from Brighouse, died while walking on Stac Pollaidh north of Ullapool, police said. A teenage boy plunged to his death during a family hike on a mountain, an inquest heard. A family statement issued by Police Scotland read: "It is a very sad loss and Timothy was a lovely son.". But Timothy's body was later spotted from a rescue helicopter and recovered by the local Mountain Rescue Team. Borralan frost . A teenage boy plunged to his death during a family hike on a mountain, an inquest heard. Bradford Coroner’s Court heard he and elder sibling Ross scaled Stac Pollaidh, near Ullapool, Wester Ross, last August while dad Robin and mum … Timothy Murray, from Brighouse, West Yorkshire, became separated from his parents near Stac Pollaidh, a peak in the Scottish Highlands and suffered a catastrophic fall, Our free email newsletter sends you the biggest headlines from news, sport and showbiz. Stac Pollaidh ('Stak Polly') is not a large mountain, but it is one of Scotland's most iconic peaks and its unusual name is apparently derived from Norse and means "Peak of the Pool River." Due to its relatively low height of just over 2000 feet, fine views and ease of access from a road it has become a very popular peak to climb. Sixteen-year-old Timothy Murray plunged to his death while climbing Stac Pollaidh near Ullapool on Sunday afternoon. 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High quality Stac gifts and merchandise. But when he wasn't waiting for them at their car, Mr Murray and Ross headed back up the hill in search of the 16-year-old. High-quality Stac Greeting Cards designed and sold by artists. It is also the best place to watch the sun go down, and photography lovers will enjoy capturing the last moments of the sun as it slips away behind the Assynt mountains. Dawn frost at Borralan . Mark Rutte's cabinet is to resign after families were wrongly accused and many faced financial problems. The family were in contact by mobile phone, the inquest heard, and after Ross came down from the summit, they spoke to Timothy and he indicated he would catch them up. Those who are moderately fit can get up and down it in two hours - and it offers one of the best views of Suilven. Ice Pool . They said Timothy and his older brother went on ahead up the summit path, while their parents remained on the lower path. .css-1xgx53b-Link{font-family:ReithSans,Helvetica,Arial,freesans,sans-serif;font-weight:700;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;color:#FFFFFF;}.css-1xgx53b-Link:hover,.css-1xgx53b-Link:focus{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}Read about our approach to external linking. "A report has been submitted to the procurator fiscal, as is standard procedure with sudden deaths. Stac Pollaidh means ‘peak of the peat moss’ and is 2009ft in height. Timothy Murray, 16, died after reaching the summit of Stac Pollaidh , Wester Ross, Scotland. Borralan dawn . A post mortem examination conducted by pathologist Natasha Inglis at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness found Timothy suffered a number of severe injuries, notably to the head. Sgt Kay MacRae said: "Our thoughts are with Timothy's family and friends at this tragic time. A coastguard helicopter located him a short time later and his body was recovered by … The peak displays a rocky crest of Torridonian sandstone, with many pinnacles and steep gullies. Timothy Murray, 16, of West Yorkshire, was found dead after hiking Stac Pollaidh, north of Ullapool in Scotland on Sunday. Timothy Murray, 16, from Brighouse, West Yorkshire, suffered fatal injuries on Stac Pollaidh, north of Ullapool, on Sunday. Stac Pollaidh If you've walked up this hill already why not log on or register and record your walk? Timothy Murray, 16, reached the rocky summit of Stac Pollaidh, Wester Ross, Scotland but then became separated from his parents Robin and Jacqueline and older brother Ross. Man charged over sneak-in theft in Thurso, Inside the world's richest e-sports player's mansion. He was found dead hours after another teen plunged to his death in Wales. 2 © 2021 BBC. 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Other walkers registered on our site who have already walked up this hill include: chrisfry35 , Fisher , jegger , koczur , LordoftheHillside , markhallam , NickiG , and TallPaul . "Stac Pollaidh is a magnificent mountain, but if you go there in summer you will see scrape marks on the rocks caused by the crampons of winter climbers," he said. The British & International Pictures Auction. Inspired designs on t-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. ... Teenage hillwalker dies in mountain fall on Stac Pollaidh. Timothy Murray, 16, from Brighouse, died after reaching the summit of Stac Pollaidh, Wester Ross, Scotland, in August last year. The whole walk has great views over Assynt to the north and … Tragic youngster, 16, plunges to his death during a family hike on a mountain. image caption Timothy Murray suffered fatal injuries while hillwalking on Stac Pollaidh on Sunday A 16-year-old hillwalker has died after falling on a popular mountain in north-west Scotland. You can unsubscribe at any time. "We would like to thank our partners in Dundonnell Mountain Rescue for their assistance with this challenging incident. Bradford Coroner's Court heard today Timothy suffered "unsurvivable injuries", including head, leg and spleen injuries, consistent with a fall, and would have died instantly. Timothy Murray, 16, reached the rocky summit of Stac Pollaidh, Wester Ross, Scotland but then became separated from his parents Robin and Jacqueline and older brother Ross. And sold by artists circuit heads around spectacular Stac Pollaidh, north of.! 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