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Mountain hiking routes on Scotland's Central Highlands

The finest hill-walking and scrambling routes on the mountains in Scotland's Central Highlands.

Hill walking routes in the Central Highlands

Hill walking routes in the Central Highlands of Scotland are listed below starting from north and working southwards.

Nearer the bottom of the page is a table to help you find routes by distance, ascent, difficulty of terrain, quality of scenery and even by Munro and Corbett count.


1 - Monadh Liath
No roads penetrate the vast grass covered Monadh Liath moorland making for challenging navigation, even in clear conditions ! The Munros in this area may not be the most exciting, but there's a good chance to spot wildlife.

2 - Creag Meagaidh Munro group
Creag Meagaidh sits above Coire Ardair and its spectacular cliffs that are famed for winter climbing. The neighbouring Munro summits include Beinn a'Chaorainn which in winter has vast coires that are topped with huge and unstable cornices.

3 - Drumochter
Surrounding Drumochter Pass and Dalwhinnie, several Munro summits can walked over 3 separate routes. With delightful terrain underfoot, maybe link the routes together to form shorter, but fairly easy hillwalking outings.

4 - Alder Forest
A cycle in on good tracks along Loch Ericht and Loch Pattack leads to a remote bothy encircled by mountain ranges. Best to cycle in and camp to make time to explore this secluded area and its Munros and ridges.

5 - Laggan and Ardverikie
In Ardverikie, the Munros of Beinn a'Chlachair, Geal Charn and Creag Pitridh form a fairly compact group accessed by good estate tracks and fine stalkers paths higher up.

6 - Around Loch Ossian
A wonderfully remote area surrounding beautiful Loch Ossian. A delightful train journey, or cycle on fine estate tracks reaches Corrour with its restaurant and hostel nearby.

7 - East of Loch Treig
East of Loch Treig are the two Munros of Chno Dearg and Stob Coire Sgriodain. Very different in character and linked together by a vast grass-covered plateau.

8 - The Easains and Innses
Often referred to as just the 'Easains' or 'This Yin and That Yin', Stob Coire Easain and Stob a'Choire Mheadhoin are the imposing high grey peaks west of Loch Treig. The 'Innses' are the nearby Corbetts of Sgurr Innse and Cruach Innse.

9 - Grey Corries
The quartzite blocks of the Grey Corries shimmer in sunlight. This mountain range of peaks and tops form a stunning chain lying south of Spean Bridge and east of the Lochaber 4000s.

10 - Ben Nevis, Carn Mor Dearg and the Aonachs
Collectively known as the Lochaber 4000ers, this range includes Britain's highest mountain. Some fine ridge-walking and scrambling to be enjoyed !

11 - The Mamores
One of the finest mountain ranges in Scotland. Most folk will split the range into a few outings, but fit hillwalkers and hill-runners can bag all 10 Munro peaks in one long day !

12 - Mam na Gualainn
Mam na Gualainn is a fine Corbett hill standing in a solitary position above the northern shores of Loch Leven. Grass covered slopes lead to stunning views from the summit.

13 - Garbh Bheinn
Garbh Bheinn is bouldery dome surrounded by higher ridges and mountains. Suprisingly the views from the summit are good, particularly eastwards over Rannoch Moor to Schiehallion.

14 - The Aonach Eagach in Glencoe
The Aonach Eagach is reputed to be mainland Britain's narrowest ridge. Meall Dearg and Sgorr nam Fiannaidh are the two Munro summits, separated by rock-scrambling requiring a decent head for heights !

15 - Beinn a'Bheithir
Meaning 'thunderbolt mountain', Beinn a'Bheithir is a complex horse-shoe shaped mountain above Ballachuilish with several spurs and two Munro summits - Sgorr Dhearg and Sgorr Dhonuill. Lots of route choices from a fairly easy hillwalk to delightful rock-scrambling - you choose !

16 - Fraochaidh
Fraochaidh is Corbett peak situated in Appin, slightly overshadowed by its taller Munro neighbours, the summit is high enough to afford some fabulous views towards Morven, Sunart and Mull.

17 - Beinn Sgulaird and neighbours
A sea-level start from most directions means a fair bit of uphill-push to reach Beinn Sgulaird's summit. The stunning views make the effort worthwhile. Hiking the nearby Corbetts of Creach Bheinn and Beinn Trilleachan with Beinn Sgulaird make for long memorable days.

18 - Sgor na h-Ulaidh and Beinn Fhionnlaidh
Sgor na h-Ulaidh and Beinn Fhionnlaidh are Munro mountains with hidden craggy sides. Excellent forestry and estate tracks give good access.

19 - Bidean nam Bian in Glencoe
Bidean nam Bian is the vast and complex mountain on the southern side of Glencoe. Well defined paths over high level ridges, alongside sharp gorges and through hidden glens.

20 - Shepherds of Etive
Popular peaks guarding the eastern approach to Glencoe. Buachaille Etive Mor is the iconic Scottish Mountain !

21 - East of Loch Etive
Sitting above a fjord-like loch, Ben Starav is a dramatic peak. This with 4 other Munros make for a superb outing

22 - Above the Black Mount
The West Highland Way aids return from a days ridge-walking with some easy scrambling

23 - Cruachan Horseshoe and above Glen Kinglass
Some fine ridge walking. Having a fairly isolated position, this group have long distant views from their summits

24 - Glen Orchy Corbetts
Weird rock dykes with gold and fine runnable terrain on grass and by forest over 3 Corbetts

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Hill routes in the Central Highlands by category


Locate routes by ascent, distance, quality of scenery, effort needed or even Munro and Corbett count using the table below.
Sort multiple columns simultaneously by holding down shift key and clicking a second, third or even fourth column header!

Mountain Area     Route Ascent    
(m)		 Distance    
(km)		 Terrain+ Scenery Munro    
count		 Corbett    
count
Strath Orchy to Loch Leven Cruachan circuit incl Beinn Eunaich and Beinn a'Chochuill 2100 18  4  -
Strath Orchy to Loch Leven Beinn Eunaich and Beinn a'Chochuill 1300 12.5  2  -
Strath Orchy to Loch Leven Cruachan horseshoe with Beinn a'Bhuiridh 1700 14  2  1
Strath Orchy to Loch Leven Cruachan horseshoe with Taynuilt Peak and Meall Cuanal 1725 15  4  -
Strath Orchy to Loch Leven Munros east of Etive 2560 25  5  -
Strath Orchy to Loch Leven Ben Starav and Glas Bheinn Mhor 1475 15  2  -
Strath Orchy to Loch Leven Beinn nan Aighenan 1300 15  1  -
Strath Orchy to Loch Leven Stob Coir'an Albannaich and Meall nan Eun from Victoria Bridge* 1325 26  2  -
Strath Orchy to Loch Leven Above the Black Mount* 1950 20  4  -
Strath Orchy to Loch Leven Stob Gabhar and Stob a'Choire Odhair via waterfalls 1250 15  2  -
Strath Orchy to Loch Leven Beinn Mhic Chasgaig with Creise and Meall a'Bhuiridh 1500 15  2  1
Strath Orchy to Loch Leven Shepherds of Etive 1875 19  4  -
Strath Orchy to Loch Leven Etive Beag from the south 1200 12.5  2  -
Strath Orchy to Loch Leven Etive Mor via Curved Ridge 750 6  2  -
Strath Orchy to Loch Leven Glencoe - Aonach Eagach and Bidean nam Bian 2550 15  4  -
Strath Orchy to Loch Leven Aonach Eagach and Bidean nam Bian 1150 6.5  2  -
Strath Orchy to Loch Leven Aonach Eagach and Bidean nam Bian 1400 9  2  -
Strath Orchy to Loch Leven Beinn Sgulaird 1280 11  1  -
Strath Orchy to Loch Leven Beinn Sgulaird and Creach Bheinn 1600 12  1  1
Strath Orchy to Loch Leven Beinn Sgulaird, Beinn Fhionnlaidh, Sgor na h-Ulaidh and Beinn Trilleachan 2475 30  3  1
Strath Orchy to Loch Leven West of Glen Etive* 1550 17.5  2  -
Strath Orchy to Loch Leven Sgor na h-Ulaidh from Glencoe* 1150 12.5  1  -
Strath Orchy to Loch Leven Meall Lighiche and Sgor na h-Ulaidh from Glencoe* 1150 14  1  1
Strath Orchy to Loch Leven Meall Lighiche, Sgor na h-Ulaidh, Beinn Maol Chalum and Bidean nam Bian circuit 2375 25  3  2
Strath Orchy to Loch Leven Beinn a'Bheithir from Glenachulish* 1300 12  2  -
Strath Orchy to Loch Leven Beinn a'Bheithir from Ballachuilish 1350 14  1  -
Strath Orchy to Loch Leven Froachaidh from Duror 900 12  -  1
Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht The Mamores 3400 34 10  -
Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht Glas Bheinn (Mamores) 1000 17  -  1
Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht Western Mamores 1600 12  3  -
Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht Central Mamores 1500 15  3  -
Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht Eastern Mamores 2000 18  4  -
Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht Nevis, Aonachs and Grey Corries 3200 32  8  -
Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht Ben Nevis and Lochaber 4000s 2280 18.5  4  -
Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht Grey Corries - Stob Ban to Sgurr Choinnich Mor 1800 25  4  -
Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht Ben Nevis via Mountain Track 1500 13  1  1
Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht Easains from Fersit 1200 15  4  -
Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht Above Loch Treig as a circuit 2100 31  4  -
Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht Stob Coire Sgriodain, Chno Dearg and Beinn na Lap 1350 21  3  -
Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht Easains with Sgurr Innse and Cruach Innse 1900 20.5  2  2
Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht Ossian Munros 1550 26  3  -
Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht Carn Dearg and Sgor Gaibhre from Rannoch 1270 27  2  1
Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht Leum Uilleim 575 10  -  1
Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht Alder Forest* 2400 56  6  -
Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht Ben Alder via the Long Leachas ridge * 1050 15  2  -
Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht Geal-Charn and the Lancet Edge * 930 13  2  -
Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht The Fara 600 9  -  1
Glen Roy to the Monadh Liath Creag Meagaidh group of Munros 1850 27  5  -
Glen Roy to the Monadh Liath Beinn Teallach and Beinn a'Chaorainn 1200 15.5  2  -
Glen Roy to the Monadh Liath Creag Meagaidh and its tops 1625 28  3  -
Glen Roy to the Monadhliath Glen Roy Corbetts 2200 28  -  4
Glen Roy to the Monadhliath Monadhliath 4 Munros 1420 30  4  -
Glen Roy to the Monadhliath Eastern Monadhliath Munros 750 14  2  -
Glen Roy to the Monadhliath Carn Dearg from Glen Banchor 770 18  1  -
Glen Roy to the Monadh Liath Geal Charn in the Monadh Liath 740 14  1  -
Glen Roy to the Monadh Liath Corrieyairack Corbetts 1200 27  -  2
Glen Roy to the Monadh Liath Carn an Fhreiceadain* 700 17  -  1
Glen Roy to the Monadh Liath Geal-charn Mor* 625 6  -  1
Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht Ardverikie from Laggan* 1350 25  3  -
Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht Ardverikie and the Aonach Beag Munros* 2375 40  7  -
Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht Ardverikie from Loch Pattack* 1150 44.5  3  -
Loch Rannoch to Drumochter East of Drumochter 1100 25  3  -
Loch Rannoch to Drumochter West of Drumochter 1275 18  4  1
Loch Rannoch to Drumochter A'Bhuidheanach Bheag and Carn na Caim 850 16  2  -
Loch Rannoch to Drumochter Meall Chuaich* 650 14  1  -
Loch Rannoch to Drumochter Beinn a'Chuallaich 600 6.5  -  1
Loch Rannoch to Drumochter Meall na Leitreach 450 7  -  1
Loch Rannoch to Drumochter Stob an Aonaich Mhoir* 800 28  -  1
Loch Rannoch to Drumochter Beinn Mholaich* 725 19  -  1
Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht Mam na Gualainn 800 6.5  -  1
Strath Orchy to Loch Leven Garbh Bheinn 840 6  -  1
Strath Orchy to Loch Leven Beinn Bhreae-liath and Beinn Ulaidh from Glen Orchy 950 11  -  2
Strath Orchy to Loch Leven Beinn Mhic Mhonaidh from Glen Orchy* 775 12  -  1
Strath Orchy to Loch Leven Beinn Bhreae-liath and Beinn Ulaidh from Glen Lochy 800 9  -  2
+1: path all the way, 2-3: paths most of the way and mainly grass, 4-5: grass with some boulders and steep ground, 6-7: fair amount of scree and boulders
   8: a few sections of rock clambering, 9: tricky sections of scrambling and exposure, 10: very exposed, technical scrambling, climbing and ropework required

* there are tracks decent enough on these routes to enable cycling

Routes without links are under construction and will be on website soon.

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