
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.Hill walking routes in the Southern Highlands
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 - 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.
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2 - Arrochar Alps | |
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Popular peaks west of Loch Lomond. Some interesting scrambling to climb through to The Cobbler's summit
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3 - 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 !
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4 - 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
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5 - 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.
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6 - 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
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7 - 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.
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8 - Ben Ledi and Benvane | |
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Good access paths and fences to follow making for two popular hills near Callander.
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9 - Lochearnhead Corbetts | |
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Many different possibilities for accessing these hills, but from Edinchip they can be combined into a fine circuit.
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10 - 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
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11 - 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).
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12 - 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.
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13 - Glen Lochay | |
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A fine circuit with 5 Munros and 3 Corbetts. This route can be a serious undertaking, so perhaps split in into smaller chunks |
14 - 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 |
15 - 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. |
16 - 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. |
17 - 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. |
18 - 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. |
19 - 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, Farragon Hill and Beinn a'Chuallaich. |
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Hill routes in the Southern Highlands by category
Locate routes by ascent, distance, quality of scenery, effort needed or even Munro and Corbett count using the table below.
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Mountain Area | Route | Ascent (m) |
Distance (km) |
Terrain+ | Scenery | Munro count |
Corbett count |
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Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Ben Lomond tourist route | 975 | 11 | ![]() |
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1 | - |
Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Ben Lomond circular via Ptarmigan | 1025 | 11 | ![]() |
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Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Ben Lomond from Loch Chon | 1275 | 21 | ![]() |
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Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Ben Lomond race route | 975 | 12 | ![]() |
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Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Arrochar Alps from Inveruglas* | 2440 | 25 | ![]() |
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4 | - |
Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Arrochar Alps race route from Succoth | 2440 | 25 | ![]() |
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4 | - |
Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Beinn Ime, Beinn Narnain, The Cobbler and Beinn Luibhean | 1575 | 10 | ![]() |
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2 | 2 |
Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Ben Vorlich and Ben Vane* | 1650 | 16.5 | ![]() |
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2 | - |
Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Stob Coire Creagach (Binnein an Fhidhleir) | 650 | 3 | ![]() |
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Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Beinn an Lochain from the north-east | 700 | 4 | ![]() |
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- | 1 |
Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Beinn an Lochain from the Rest and Be Thankful | 650 | 3.5 | ![]() |
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Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Ben Donich and The Brack* | 1250 | 13.5 | ![]() |
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Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Ben Donich from the Rest and Be Thankful | 600 | 6.5 | ![]() |
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- | 1 |
Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Beinn Bheula from Lettermay* | 875 | 11.5 | ![]() |
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- | 1 |
Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Beinn Bhuidhe from Glen Shira* | 1025 | 17 | ![]() |
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Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Beinn Bhuidhe from Glen Fyne* | 975 | 19 | ![]() |
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Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Meall an Fhudair* | 875 | 16 | ![]() |
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- | 1 |
Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Ben Lui and neighbouring Munros - Dalrigh to River Lochy | 1700 | 18.5 | ![]() |
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4 | - |
Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Ben Lui and neighbouring Munros - Dalrigh circular* | 1800 | 26 | ![]() |
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4 | - |
Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Beinn a'Chuirn from Tyndrum* | 1385 | 15 | ![]() |
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- | 1 |
Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Crianlarich Munros - An Caisteal to Ben More | 3400 | 30 | ![]() |
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7 | - |
Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Ben More and Stob Binnein from Ben More Farm | 1350 | 14 | ![]() |
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Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Ben More, Stob Binnein, Beinn Tulaichean and Cruach Ardain from Balquhidder Glen | 2200 | 18 | ![]() |
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4 | - |
Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | An Caisteal, Beinn Chabhair and Beinn a'Choin | 1615 | 16 | ![]() |
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3 | - |
Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | An Caisteal, Beinn Chabhair, Beinn a'Choin, Beinn Tulaichean and Cruach Ardain | 2350 | 21 | ![]() |
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5 | - |
Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Ben Vorlich and Stuc a'Chroin | 1190 | 14 | ![]() |
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Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Meall na Fearna and Ben Vorlich | 1225 | 13 | ![]() |
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1 | 1 |
Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Stuc a'Chroin from Edinample* | 900 | 12 | ![]() |
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Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Beinn Each and Stuc a'Chroin from Loch Lubnaig | 1175 | 13 | ![]() |
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1 | 1 |
Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Ben Vorlich and Stuc a'Chroin from Callander | 1250 | 20 | ![]() |
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1 | 1 |
Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Stuc a'Chroin Hill Race | 1500 | 22 | ![]() |
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1 | 1 |
Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Ben Chonzie | 750 | 12 | ![]() |
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Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Ben Chonzie and Auchnafree Hill via Glen Turret | 1100 | 18 | ![]() |
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1 | 1 |
Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Auchnafree Hill from Glen Almond* | 800 | 24 | ![]() |
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- | 1 |
Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor | Munros above Bridge of Orchy | 2560 | 28 | ![]() |
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5 | - |
Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor | Beinn Achaladair and Beinn a'Chreachain from Achalladar Farm | 1300 | 13 | ![]() |
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Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor | Beinn Mhanach from Glen Kinglass | 1050 | 19 | ![]() |
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Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor | Beinn Dorain and Beinn an Dothaidh | 1275 | 13 | ![]() |
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Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor | Auch Corbetts - Beinn Odhair to Beinn a'Chaisteil | 2075 | 20 | ![]() |
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Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor | Glen Lochay Munro and Corbett circuit | 3140 | 35 | ![]() |
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5 | 1 |
Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor | Sgiath Chuill, Meall Glas and Beinn nan Imirean from Glen Lochay | 1385 | 20 | ![]() |
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2 | 1 |
Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor | Ben Challum from Strath Fillan | 975 | 11 | ![]() |
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Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor | Creag Mhor and Beinn Heasgarnich from Glen Lochay* | 1450 | 21 | ![]() |
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Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor | Meall nan Subh | 300 | 3 | ![]() |
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Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor | Meall Buidhe and Stuchd an Lochain above Loch an Daimh | 1335 | 17 | ![]() |
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Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor | Meall Buidhe and Cam Chreag above Loch an Daimh | 800 | 13 | ![]() |
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Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor | Stuchd an Lochain, Meall Buidhe and Sron a'Choire Chnapanich above Glen Lyon | 1400 | 18 | ![]() |
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Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor | Meall Ghaordaidh | 900 | 8 | ![]() |
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Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor | Meall Ghaordaidh and Beinn nan Oighreag | 1235 | 14.5 | ![]() |
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Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor | Meall nan Tarmachan ridge | 900 | 12.5 | ![]() |
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Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor | Meall nan Tarmachan - just the Munro | 700 | 7 | ![]() |
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Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor | Meall nan Tarmachan hill race | 900 | 7 | ![]() |
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Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor | Ben Lawers and neighbouring Munros | 1750 | 19 | ![]() |
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Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor | Ben Ghlas to Meall a'Choire Leith from the Visitor Centre | 1350 | 13 | ![]() |
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Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor | Meall Garbh to Ben Lawers from the Horn Carver | 1750 | 17 | ![]() |
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Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor | Meall nam Maigheach | 250 | 5 | ![]() |
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Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor | Invervar Munro circuit - Carn Gorm, Meall Garbh, Carn Mairg and Meall nan Aighean | 1450 | 17 | ![]() |
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Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor | Invervar Munros and Corbett* | 1715 | 24.5 | ![]() |
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4 | 1 |
Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor | Schiehallion | 750 | 9.5 | ![]() |
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Loch Rannoch to Drumochter | Beinn a'Chuallaich | 600 | 6.5 | ![]() |
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Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor | Meall Tairneachan and Farragon Hill | 1100 | 15 | ![]() |
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Loch Rannoch to Drumochter | Beinn Mholach* | 725 | 19 | ![]() |
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Loch Rannoch to Drumochter | Stob an Aonaich Mhoir* | 800 | 28 | ![]() |
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Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Ben Ledi and Ben Vane | 1250 | 17.5 | ![]() |
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Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Ben Sheann hill race | 420 | 4 | ![]() |
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Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Lochearnhead Corbetts | 1025 | 14 | ![]() |
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Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Beinn a'Choin from Loch Katrine | 920 | 15 | ![]() |
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Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Beinn a'Choin from Loch Arklet | 850 | 9 | ![]() |
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Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Ben Venue* | 800 | 9.5 | ![]() |
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Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Stob Fear-tomhais south of Balquhidder Glen* | 850 | 17 | ![]() |
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Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Stob a'Choin south of Balquhidder Glen* | 950 | 12 | ![]() |
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Loch Lomond to Loch Tay | Corbetts south of Loch Tay | 1700 | 25 | ![]() |
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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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