Hill Mountain Walks
Argyll & The Isles
Ardnadam Heritage Trail, Cowal Peninsula
A short steep walk leading to a stunning viewpoint over the Firth of Clyde.
Distance: 4 km/2½ miles Duration: 2 hours Height Gain: 575 metres/1900 feet
Argyll and the Isles
Ben Cruachan, By Oban
Ben Cruachan is a huge mountain - its highest point is 1126m above sea level.
Distance: 14km/8.7 miles Duration: 7 hours Height Gain: 1400 metres/4620 feet
The Black Mount from Bridge of Orchy
This strenous and exhilarating hill walk climbs the southern two Munros of The Black Mount.
Distance: 19km/11.8 miles Duration: 6 1/2 hours Height Gain: 1250 metres/4125 feet
Beinn Achaladair from Loch Tulla
This walk ascends the northerly two Munros of the Bridge of Orchy mountains.
Distance: 19km/11.78miles Duration: 7 hours Height Gain: 1150 metres/3795 feet
Ben More on the Isle of Mull
The highest hill on the stunning Isle of Mull gives an excellent day's hillwalking.
Distance: 11km/7 miles Duration: 5 hours Height Gain: 1050 metres/3465 feet.
Cairngorms National Park
Sgor Buidhe, Ballater
A good climb leading up to a spectacular view of the Dee Valley and the surrounding area.
Distance: 8kms/5miles Duration: 3 1/2 hours Height Gain: 270 metres/891 feet
Morrone Walk - Cairned Route
A hill walk with good views of the surrounding area.
Distance: 9.6 kms/6miles Duration: 4 hours Height Gain: 500 metres/1650 feet
Dreish & Mayar
The twin tops of Dreish and Mayar can be climbed together for a spectacular walk.
Distance: 14 kms/8.8 miles Duration: 5 1/2 hours Height Gain: 690 metres/2277 feet
Braes Heritage Trail, Glenlivet - Scalan and Tom Trumper
This is one of the best ways to savour the Braes of Glenlivet.
Distance: 6.6km/4.1 miles Duration: 2 hours Height Gain: 570 metres/1,881 feet
Ben Macdui
Once thought to be Scotland's highest summit, Ben Macdui now has to accept 2nd place.
Distance: 24km/14.8 miles Duration: 9 hours Height Gain: 950 metres/3,135 feet
Lochnagar
An ascent of Lochnagar and Cac Carn Mor from Spittal of Glenmuick.
Distance: 19km/12 miles Duration: 6 hours Height Gain: 755 metres/2490 feet
Meall a' Bhuachaille
A small hill by Cairngorm standards offering great views into the Northern Cairngorms.
Distance: 8 kms/5miles Duration: 4 hours Height Gain: 500 metres/1650 feet
Sgor Gaoith from Glen Feshie
Starting in the beautiful Glen Feshie with a straight forward ascent.
Distance: 16kms/10miles Duration: 6 hours Height Gain: 880 metres/2904 feet
Lairig Ghru Southwards (Coylumbridge to Linn of Dee) Part 2
This is Part 2 of walk Lairig Ghru Southwards (Colyumbridge to Linn of Dee).
Distance: 32 kms/20 miles Duration: 9 hours Height Gain: 595 metres/1964 feet
Lairig Ghru Southwards (Coylumbridge to Linn of Dee) Part 1
The Lairig Ghru is possibly Scotland's best known high level pass.
Distance: 32 kms/20 miles Duration: 9 hours Height Gain: 595 metres/1964 feet
Glen Feardar
Much of this walk is round a heather clad moorland basin, with spectacular panoramic views.
Distance: 15 kms/9.4 miles Duration: 4 hours Height Gain: 220 metres/726 feet
Lairig Ghru Northwards (Linn of Dee to Coylumbridge) Part 2
This is Part 2 of walk Lairig Ghru Northwards (Linn of Dee to Colyumbridge).
Distance: 32 km/20 miles Duration: 9 hours Height Gain: 455 metres/1500 feet
Lairig Ghru Northwards (Linn of Dee to Coylumbridge) Part 1
Possibly Scotland's best known high level pass cuts a dramatic path through the Cairngorms.
Distance: 32 km/20 miles Duration: 9 hours Height Gain: 455 metres/1500 feet
Glen Clunie - Carn an Tuirc
A direct ascent of Carn an Tuirc from Glen Clunie, along a scenic yet accessible route.
Distance: 5.5 kms/3.4 miles Duration: 2 1/4 hours Height Gain: 520 metres/1716 feet
Braeriach via the Chalamain Gap
A strenuous 20km trek to Scotland's third highest mountain.
Distance: 20km/12.4 miles Duration: 10 hours Height Gain: 1250 metres/4125 feet
Meall a' Ghiubhais
Beinn Eighe is Britain's first National Nature Reserve.
Distance: 6km/3.75miles Duration: 4 hours Height Gain: 850 metres/2805 feet
Mount Keen, Easternmost of Scotland's Munros
At 939 metres Mount Keen just makes it to Munro status.
Distance: 19 kms/11.9miles Duration: 5 1/2 hours Height Gain: 680 metres/2244 feet
Ben Rinnes
From many parts of Moray the distinctive conical peak of Ben Rinnes is prominent.
Distance: 6km/3.72 miles Duration: 4 hours Height Gain: 520 metres/1,716 feet
Central Scotland
Pentland Peaks
This trail follows the main ridge of the Pentlands with breathtaking scenery.
Distance: 18km/11.25 miles Duration: 6 hours Height Gain: 970 metres/3201 feet
Hebrides
Rhenigidale Circular Walk
This route is one of the most spectacular walks in Harris.
Distance: 17.6km/11miles Duration: 6 hours Height Gain: 350 metres/1155 feet
Highlands & Islands
Dornie - Bundalloch - River Glennan - Coire Dhuinnid - Carr Brae
A circular route through two contrasting valleys with great views.
Distance: 19.32km/12.08miles Duration: 6 1/2 hours Height Gain: 620 metres/2046 feet
The Easains
This walk takes you over two Munros with spectacular views all round.
Distance: 16km/10miles Duration: 8 hours Height Gain: 1012 metres/3339.6 feet
Meall Fuar-mhonaidh
This walk gives excellent views over Loch Ness.
Distance: 8km/5miles Duration: 3 1/2 hours Height Gain: 420metres/1386 feet
Sgurr a Mhaoraich
An ascent of one of Lochaber's less-frequented but particularly worthwhile Munros.
Distance: 10km/6.25miles Duration: 4 1/2 hours Height Gain: 900 metres/2970 feet
Coire Mhic Fhearchair of Beinn Eighe
A walk up a good track through spectacular mountain scenery.
Distance: 12km/7.5miles Duration: 4 hours Height Gain: 525 metres/1732.5 feet
Bla Bheinn (Blaven)
Bla Bheinn is one of the more obvious peaks to climb on its own.
Distance: 7km/4.4miles Duration: 5 hours Height Gain: 970 metres/3201 feet
Sgurr Mor from Loch Droma
Sgurr Mor is the highest peak in the Northern Highlands.
Distance: 17km/10.6miles Duration: 6 1/2 hours Height Gain: 1150 metres/3795 feet
Ben Klibreck
Ben Klibreck dominates central Sutherland with extensive views.
Distance: 10km/6.25miles Duration: 5 1/2 hours Height Gain: 800 metres/2640 feet
Dundonnell - Shenevall - Carnmore - Poolewe (Part 2)
This walk takes you right through the heart of Letterewe and Fisherfield.
Distance: 17km/10.6miles Duration: 4 hours Height Gain: 50 metres/165 feet
Dundonnell - Shenevall - Carnmore - Poolewe (Part 1)
This walk takes you right through the heart of Letterewe and Fisherfield.
Distance: 18km/11.25miles Duration: 6.5 hours Height Gain: 800 metres/2640 feet
Beinn na Cailleach in the Red Cuillin
This walk provides excellent views over the southern part of the island.
Distance: 4km/2.5miles Duration: 3 1/2 hours Height Gain: 680 metres/2244 feet
MacLeod's Tables
A circular route over the two hills that dominate the north-west of Skye.
Distance: 9km/5.6miles Duration: 4 1/2 hours Height Gain: 720metres/2376 feet
Dundonnell - Achneigie - Shenavall
A walk below the impressive mountain of An Teallach and into wild country.
Distance: 13km/8miles Duration: 5 hours Height Gain: 650 metres/2145 feet
Arisaig - Scamadale
A delightful route with views through trees to the mountains above.
Distance: 12km/7.5miles Duration: 2 hours Height Gain: 20 metres/66 feet
Morvich to the Falls of Glomach
A walk to the Falls of Glomach; the highest free-falling waterfall in the British Isles.
Distance: 15km/9.4miles Duration: 5 hours Height Gain: 300 metres/990 feet
An Teallach
A mountain challenge if ever there was one!
Distance: 15km/9.37miles Duration: 8 hours Height Gain: 1380 metres/4554 feet
Fort Augustus to Glenmoriston
This walk has marvellous views over the Great Glen and to Kintail.
Distance: 11.27km/7.04miles Duration: 3 1/2 hours Height Gain: 350 metres/1155 feet
Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park
Meall nan Tarmachan
Meall nan Tarmachan is one of the most commonly climbed hills in the southern Highlands.
Distance: 7km/4.4miles Duration: 3 hours Height Gain: 550 metres/49.5 feet
Killin - Sron a' Chlachain - Killin
A lovely short/steep hill walk overlooking the pretty Highland village of Killin.
Distance: 5 km/3.2 miles Duration: 2 hours Height Gain: 350 metres/1155 feet
The Cobbler (Ben Arthur), Arrochar Alps
Although not a Munro, The Cobbler is a hill not to be missed.
Distance: 9km/5.6 miles Duration: 4 hours Height Gain: 890 metres/2937 feet
Ben Vorlich and Stuc a' Chroin
Ben Vorlich and Stuc a' Chroin sit on the southern edge of the Highlands.
Distance: 13km/8.1miles Duration: 6 1/2 hours Height Gain: 1140 metres/3762 feet
Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park
Ben Lui
This walk climbs one of Scotlands highest and most spectacular mountains.
Distance: 21 km/13 miles Duration: 7 hours Height Gain: 1050 metres/3465 feet
Ben A'an, Loch Katrine & the Trossachs
This short walk displays breathtaking views out over the Trossachs National Park.
Distance: 3.2km/2miles Duration: 1 1/2 hours Height Gain: 454 metres/1498 feet
Ben Venue (Blue Route)
This Ben Venue walk involves heading west until joining the path at Gleann Riabhach.
Distance: 14km/8.75miles Duration: 6 hours
Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park
Ben Ledi
Ben Ledi is one of the best viewpoints in the area.
Distance: 8km/5miles Duration: 4 hours Height Gain: 760 metres/2508 feet
Ben Vane from Inveruglas
This walk starts at the tourist car park on the A82 by Sloy Power Station.
Distance: 12km/7.5miles Duration: 6 hour Height Gain: 950 metres/3135 feet
Ben Lomond
This circular walk climbs Ben Lomond, the most southerly of the Munros.
Distance: 11km/6.9miles Duration: 5 hours Height Gain: 1000 metres/3300 feet
Ben Vorlich from Ardlui
This walk ascends one Munro, Ben Vorlich.
Distance: 10km/6.25miles Duration: 5 1/2 hours Height Gain: 1150 metres/3795 feet
North East Scotland
Bennachie
Bennachie is the highest hill in eastern Aberdeenshire.
Distance: 6.44km/4.03miles Duration: 2 1/2 hours Height Gain: 375 metres/1237.5 feet
Bennachie - Millstone Hill walk
Great views of Bennachie from this hill and surrounding countryside.
Distance: 5.6km/3.5miles Duration: 2 1/2 hours Height Gain: 300 metres/990 feet
Capercaillie to Back O' Bennachie
A hill walk over Bennachie and arrive at Back O' Bennachie Car Park.
Distance: 8.4km/5.25miles Duration: 3 1/2 hours Height Gain: 368 metres/1214.4 feet
Essons walk to Bennachie centre
A linear walk over Millstone hill and finishing at The Bennachie Centre.
Distance: 5.6km/3.5miles Duration: 2 1/2 hours Height Gain: 300 metres/990 feet
Northern Highlands
Ben Hope
An ascent of Scotland's most Northerly Munro.
Distance: 13km/8.1miles Duration: 5 hour Height Gain: 900 metres/2970 feet
Wildlife Walk - Ben Mor Coigach
Seek out Monarch of the Glen, with this challenging and fascinating walk.
Distance: 16km/10miles Duration: Up to 8 hours Height Gain: 650 metres/2145 feet
Achnashellach - Coire Lair Mountains
This is a fantastic and challenging walk starting from Achnashellach station.
Distance: 25km/15.6miles Duration: 8 1/2 hours Height Gain: 2000 metres/6600 feet
Ben Loyal
An ascent often referred to as the Queen of Scottish Mountains.
Distance: 13km/8.1miles Duration: 5 hours Height Gain: 750 metres/2475 feet
Liathach
One of Scotland's classic ridge walks, Liathach.
Distance: 10km/6.25miles Duration: 7 hours Height Gain: 1200 metres/3960 feet
Beinn Eighe (Ruadh Stac Mor)
A huge mountain with an incredible amount of variety.
Distance: 11km/6.9miles Duration: 5 hours Height Gain: 1040 metres/3432 feet
Stac Pollaidh
Stac Pollaidh is one of Scotland's most distinctive hills and gives superb views.
Distance: 6km/3.75miles Duration: 3 hours Height Gain: 550 metres/1815 feet
Orkney & Shetland
Fitful head
Fitful Head is one of Shetland's highest headlands.
Distance: 9km/5.6miles Duration: 5 hours Height Gain: 300 metres/990 feet
Fethaland
Fethaland, is known for its stunning hilly scenery.
Distance: 10km/6.25miles Duration: 4 hours Height Gain: 280 metres/924 feet
Perthshire, Angus and Fife
Ben Lawers via Beinn Ghlas
The highest point in the southern Highlands gives commanding views in all directions.
Distance: 8km/5miles Duration: 6 hours Height Gain: 920 metres/3036 feet
Glenesk - Loch Lee - Shank of Inchgrundle
A hillwalk which includes river, castle, lochs and a climb through a dramatic gorge.
Distance:18kms/11.3 miles Duration: 5 1/2 hours Height Gain: 350 metres/1155feet
Carn Liath from Loch Moraig (Blair Atholl)
A relatively easy walk on good moorland paths with a sharp climb.
Distance: 9km/5.6miles Duration: 5 hours Height Gain: 640 metres/2112 feet
Pitlochry - Ben Vrackie
A steep climb over increasingly good paths to the summit of Ben Vrackie.
Distance: 8km/5miles Duration: 4 hours Height Gain: 640 metres/2112 feet
Stuchd An Lochain, Glen Lyon
A fine hill in remote country with summit views to a lochan in the corrie beneath.
Distance: 8km/5miles Duration: 4 hours Height Gain: 656 metres/2164.8 feet
Meall Buidhe, Glen Lyon
Meall Buidhe offers a great day out with tremendous views.
Distance: 9.5km/5.9miles Duration: 3 1/2 hours Height Gain: 510 metres/1683 feet
Craig Rossie, near Dunning
A small hill of great character, on the edge of the Ochils.
Distance: 8km/5miles Duration: 2 hours Height Gain: 335 metres/1105.5 feet
Mount Blair, Glen Shee
A short and straightforward walk to an excellent viewpoint.
Distance: 3km/1.9miles Duration: 2 1/3 hours Height Gain: 385 metres/1270.5 feet
Ben Vorlich, by Loch Earn
A steep hill climb on rough tracks leading to spectacular summit views.
Distance: 14.5km/9.01miles Duration: 5 hours Height Gain: 878 metres/2897.4 feet
Ben Gulabin, Spittal of Glenshee
A fine tramp up the `Hill of the Curlew` in lovely Glen Shee.
Distance: 5km/3.1miles Duration: 3 hours Height Gain: 450 metres/1485 feet
Mount Battock from Glen Esk
A circular route over heather-clad hillside climbing from the beautiful Glen Esk,
Distance: 14.5km/9miles Duration: 6 hours Height Gain: 665 metres/2194.5 feet
Schiehallion Scramble
A super scramble up Schiehallion.
Distance: 9.66km/6miles Duration: 5 hours Height Gain: 753 metres/2484.9 feet
Gask Hill, Sidlaws
A short hill scramble.
Distance: 3.25km/2miles Duration: 2 hours Height Gain: 150 metres/495 feet
Carn Gorm & Carn Mairg, Glen Lyon
A stunning circular walk on the high hills of Glen Lyon.
Distance: 17km/10.6miles Duration: 6 1/2 hours Height Gain: 1370 metres/4521 feet
Glenshee Ski Centre - Carn Aosda - The Cairnwell
The Cairnwell and Carn Aosda offers summit panoramas of the Grampians and Cairngorms.
Distance: 5.5 kms/3.4 miles Duration: 2 hours Height Gain: 430 metres/1419 feet
Ben Chonzie from Glen Turret
The ascent is an easy walk beside the beautiful Loch Turret.
Distance: 16km/10miles Duration: 5 hours Height Gain: 670 metres/2211 feet
Glen Clova - Loch Brandy
A steep climb to a Corrie Loch with a longer higher route detailed.
Distance: 8km/5miles Duration: 5 hours Height Gain: 620 metres/2046 feet
Schiehallion
The conical peak of Schiehallion is one of the most recognisable mountains in Scotland.
Distance: 9km/5.6miles Duration: 4 1/2 hours Height Gain: 750 metres/2475 feet
Loch Brandy & Ben Tirran
A high grassy plateau walk with wide ranging views.
Distance: 14km/8.75miles Duration: 6 hours Height Gain: 780 metres/2574 feet
Auchnafree Hill and Glen Turret
Walk along the shores of Loch Turret with an ascent of Auchnafree Hill.
Distance: 14km/8.75miles Duration: 4 1/2 hours Height Gain: 450 metres/1485 feet
Southern Scotland
The Eildon Hills
The route features a steep climb with spectacular views to the east.
Distance: 7km/4.4miles Duration: 2 1/2 hours Height Gain: 350 metres/1155 feet
The End of the Pennine Way
A good hill walk forming the end of the Pennine Way.
Distance: 11km/6.9miles Duration: 3 hours Height Gain: 400 metres/1320 feet
The Three Brethren, Yair Hill Forest
This is a strenuous walk in the Scottish Borders.
Distance: 13km/8.1miles Duration: 3 1/2 hours Height Gain: 450 metres/1485 feet
Tinto Hill
The route leaeds you steeply up towards the summit standing at 707 metres.
Distance: 8km/5miles Duration: 3 1/2 hours Height Gain: 450 metres/1485 feet
From Dailly to the Barony Hill and back via Falfar
This walk starts on a good path through fields before crossing rough hillside.
Distance: 10.47km/6.5miles Duration: 3 hours Height Gain: 300 metres/990 feet
Bruce's Stone, Glen Trool - Buchan Hill - Loch Neldricken
Buchan Hill sitting in its central position offers superb views of Galloway Forest Park.
Distance: 9.66km/6 miles Duration: 6 hours Height Gain: 320 metres/1056 feet
The Devil's Beef Tub
An airy upland walk of wonderful panoramic views.
Distance: 9.66km/6miles Duration: 3 hours Height Gain: 250 metres/825 feet
Big Water of Fleet Viaduct - Cairnsmore of Fleet - Viaduct
A trek which tackles four mountain summits, including Cairnsmore of Fleet.
Distance: 19.3km/12miles Duration: 7 1/2 hours Height Gain: 1500 metres/4950 feet
Loch Trool - Little Spear - Merrick - Benyellary - Bruce's Stone
Merrick via the North Face!
Distance: 16km/10miles Duration: 8 hours Height Gain: 800 metres/2640 feet
Goat Fell, Isle of Arran
A challenging ascent of the highest peak on the Isle of Arran, Goatfell.
Distance: 33km/20.6miles Duration: 6 hours Height Gain: 875 metres/2887.5 feet
St Cuthberts Way - Part 5
From Yetholm to Wooler following the St Cuthbert's Way.
Distance: 20.93km/13.08miles Duration: 7 hours Height Gain: 230 metres/759 feet
St Cuthbert's Way - Part 1
Following in the footsteps of St Cuthbert.
Distance: 12.08km/7.55miles Duration: 4 hours Height Gain: 220 metres/726 feet
An Ascent of Criffel
A walk on the isolated but accessible summit of Criffel overlooking the Solway Firth.
Distance: 3km/1.9miles Duration: 3 hours Height Gain: 520 metres/1716 feet
Sannox - East Glen Sannox Ridge - Goatfell - Brodick
This is an exhilarating walk from Sannox to Goatfell to Brodrick with fabulous views.
Distance: 32.92km/20.6miles Duration: 6 hours Height Gain: 874 metres/2884.2 feet
Capplegill - Hart Fell - Saddle Yoke - Capplegill
This is an excellent high level walk taking in the Corbett of Hart Fell.
Distance: 10km/6.25miles Duration: 4 hours Height Gain: 650 metres/2145 feet
Caldons Camp - Lamachan Hill - Curleywee - White Laggan Bothy - Loch Trool
A challenging trek through the spectacular wilderness of the Galloway Hills.
Distance: 19.32km/11.5 miles Duration: 7.5 hours Height Gain: 637 metres/2100 feet
Straiton Patna Hill Track
The trail is part of a long distance route offering good views.
Distance: 8.4km/5.25miles Duration: 3 hours Height Gain: 200 metres/660 feet
Cairn Table Walk (near Muirkirk)
A rewarding walk/climb in East Ayrshire offering history and spectacular views.
Distance: 5km/3.1miles Duration: 2 hours Height Gain: 150 metres/495 feet
Western Highlands & Skye
The Lost Valley - Glencoe
This walk to the large hidden valley and the approach to it is well worth the visit.
Distance: 4km/2.5miles Duration: 2 hours Height Gain: 152 metres/501.6 feet
Western Highlands and Skye
Ben Nevis
A long steep climb up Britain's highest peak, with spectaular views from the summit.
Distance: 16km/10miles Duration: 10 hours Height Gain: 1330 metres/4389 feet
Sgurr nan Gillean
Sgurr nan Gillean is one of the most popular peaks of Skye's Cuillin ridge.
Distance: 12km/7.5miles Duration: 6 hours Height Gain: 900 metres/2970 feet
Maol Chinn-dearg - South Cluanie ridge circular walk
An exciting circular walk over the South Cluanie ridge which offers views.
Distance: 7km/4.4miles Duration: 3 1/2 hours Height Gain: 780 metres/2574 feet
Buchaille Etive Mor
Buchaille Etive Mor is one of the most photographed mountains in Scotland.
Distance: 6km/3.75miles Duration: 4 1/2 hours Height Gain: 750 metres/2475 feet
Garbh Bheinn (Ardgour)
Garbh Bheinn is a bit of a forgotten mountain - therefore a hidden gem.
Distance: 10km/6.25miles Duration: 6 1/2 hours Height Gain: 870 metres/2871 feet
Sgurr Alasdair
The highest peak on Skye's Cuillin ridge.
Distance: 9km/5.6miles Duration: 5 1/2 hours Height Gain: 990 metres/3267 feet
Ben Resipol
This mountain is almost high enough to qualify as a Munro - a good climb with great views.
Distance: 5km/3.1miles Duration: 5 hours Height Gain: 600 metres/1980 feet
Glen Coe - Glen Etive Circular
A strenuous walk on rough mountain paths through two high mountain passes.
Distance: 145km/9.06miles Duration: 7 hours Height Gain: 520 metres/1716 feet
The Heights of Kinlochleven
A long walk over moorland with spectacular views across to Lochleven.
Distance: 16km/10miles Duration: 5 1/2 hours Height Gain: 500 metres/1650 feet
Pap of Glencoe
The Pap of Glencoe is a rewarding climb with superb views.
Distance: 8km/5miles Duration: 3 1/2 hours Height Gain: 690 metres/2277 feet
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