Southern Highlands
Mountain hiking routes on Scotland's Southern Highlands
The finest hill-walking and scrambling routes on the mountains in Scotland's Southern Highlands and the ISle of Jura.
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1-2. Schiehallion and neighbours | |
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Schiehallion is a prominent mountain from all directions. And very popular too ! Nearby, there are several Corbetts, including Meall Tairneachan and Farragon Hill.
Hillwalking routes :
Schiehallion from Foss Meall Tairneachan and Farragon Hill |
3. Munros north of Invervar in Glen Lyon | |
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North of Invervar in Glen Lyon, there is a fine circuit of 4 Munros including Carn Mairg and Carn Gorm.
The route can easily be shortened in poor weather, or extended in fine weather to include the nearby Corbett peak of Beinn Dearg.
Hillwalking routes :
Invervar circuit of 4 Munros Adding Beinn Dearg to the Invervar circuit |
4. The Ben Lawers group | |
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Popular hills with a well managed path network to curb errosion on Ben Lawers and Beinn Ghlas. All 7 Munros in the Lawers range can be bagged in one outing if you can arrange transport, or split into two circular routes returning to the starting points.
Hillwalking routes :
The Lawers group of 7 Munros Meall a' Choire Leith to Beinn Ghlas Meall Greigh to Ben Lawers |
5. Meall nan Tarmachan | |
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Meall nan Tarmachan is at the eastern end of a lovely ridge above Loch Tay. Winter transforms the ridge into something quite challenging. Options to just bag the Munro, hike the complete ridge, or run part it in a race.
Hillwalking routes :
Tarmachan Ridge Meall nan Tarmachan Hill Race |
6. Meall Ghaordaidh and Beinn nan Oighreag | |
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On one side these appear as characterless lumps, from the other they have crags and rocky outcrops.
Hillwalking routes :
Routes up Meall Ghaordaidh and Beinn nan Oighreag |
7. Above Loch an Daimh | |
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Two very different Munros and 3 Corbetts. Fine views, with Meall Buidhe being an excellent vantage point to look over Rannoch
Hillwalking routes :
Routes up the peaks surrounding Loch an Daimh |
8. Glen Lochay | |
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North-east of Tyndrum there are 5 Munros and 3 Corbetts, which combined together make for a challenging hill-walking adventure.
The hills can be ticked off in smaller chunks !
Hillwalking routes :
Routes on the Glen Lochay Munros and Corbetts |
9. Above Bridge of Orchy | |
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A terrific circuit, taking in 5 Munros. All summits in the range are fine vantage points for views over Rannoch Moor to Glencoe and beyond.
Hillwalking routes :
Routes up the Munros east of Bridge of Orchy |
10. Ben Chonzie and Auchnafree Hill | |
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An enjoyable easy summer's afternoon walk heading direct up Ben Chonzie. Longer routes include the neighbouring Corbett Auchnafree Hill (coming soon).
Hillwalking routes :
Routes up Ben Chonzie and Auchnafree Hill |
11. South of Loch Earn | |
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Easy enjoyable walking and a bit of scrambling. Stuc a'Chroin has a classic hillrace in May
Hillwalking routes :
Routes up Ben Vorlich and neighbours |
12. Ben Ledi and Benvane | |
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Good access paths and fences to follow making for two popular hills near Callander.
Hillwalking routes :
Routes up Ben Ledi and Benvane |
13. Lochearnhead Corbetts | |
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Many different possibilities for accessing these hills, but from Edinchip they can be combined into a fine circuit.
Hillwalking routes :
Route up the Corbetts west of Lochearnhead |
14. Above Crianlarich | |
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Distinctive landmark mountains. Bag all 7 munros in fairly long route. Or take more time on three separate shorter outings
Hillwalking routes :
Route up the Munros by Crianlarich |
15. Beinn a'Choin | |
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A rugged Corbett above Loch Katrine. A real sense of remoteness here, although Ben Lomond is just around the corner.
Hillwalking routes :
Beinn a' Choin from Loch Katrine and Loch Arklet |
16. The Ben Lui group | |
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A choice of good tracks in. With grassy ridges, an excellent runnable route over 4 Munros can be enjoyed on clear days.
Hillwalking routes :
Routes up Ben Lui and neighbours |
17. Beinn Bhuidhe | |
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A hill to leave for a fine day as the views from the summit are excellent and the terrain will have you lost in mist
Hillwalking routes :
Routes up Beinn Bhuidhe |
18. Arrochar Alps | |
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Popular peaks west of Loch Lomond. Some interesting scrambling to climb through to The Cobbler's summit
Hillwalking routes :
Routes on the Munros and Corbetts of Arrochar |
19. Ben Lomond | |
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The most southerly Munro. Quiet first thing in the morning and views are vast and superb from the summit.
Hillwalking routes :
Ben Lomond from Loch Lomond |
20. Beinn Bheula | |
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A rugged Corbett peak above vast areas of forestry. Fine tracks lead in, weird rocks higher up and plane wreckage !
Hillwalking routes :
Beinn Bheula from Lochgoilhead |
21. Paps of Jura | |
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Lots of scree and some tricky navigating in mist. A must-do hill race takes place every year
Hillwalking routes :
Routes up the peaks on Jura |
