Munros

Munros of Scotland

The highest mountains in Scotland are known as Munros, named after Sir Hugh T. Munro who in 1891 surveyed all the country's mountains above 3000 feet (914.4 metres) and produced his Tables which catalogued 236 peaks that he deemed to be individual mountains with 'sufficient separation' between each other. Over the years there have been several revisions to Munro's original listing, the latest being in September 2009. Currently, there are 283 Munros and a further 227 'Tops'.

These mountains provide some of the most spectacular and challenging walks in Scotland in spring, summer and autumn. In winter, hillwalkers should only tackle these peaks, if they have the additional experience, equipment and fitness required for winter ascents. If you plan to visit the hills in winter, log on to the Mountaineering Council of Scotland Winter Safety pages. 

To find out more about individual Munros, click an area link below or on the adjacent map, which will give you information about those in each area. You will also find more information about the Munros and a list of 'compleaters' here

To purchase a copy of the Scottish Mountaineering Club's 'Munros' book click here

Select an Area

•   Section 1: Loch Lomond to Loch Tay »
•   Section 2: River Tay to Rannoch Moor »
•   Section 3: Strath Orchy to Loch Leven »
•   Section 4: Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht »
•   Section 5: The Drumochter Hills »
•   Section 6: The West Mounth: Blair Atholl to Braemar »
•   Section 7: The East Mounth: Glen Shee to Mount Keen »
•   Section 8: The Cairngorms »
•   Section 9: Glen Roy to the Monadhliath »
•   Section 10: Loch Eil to Glen Shiel »
•   Section 11: Glen Affric and Kintail »
•   Section 12: Glen Cannich to Glen Carron »
•   Section 13: Cuillin and Torridon »
•   Section 14: Loch Maree to Loch Broom »
•   Section 15: Loch Broom to Easter Ross »
•   Section 16: Coigach to Cape Wrath »
•   Section 17: The Islands: Mull and Skye »