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. Above Loch Rannoch and Loch Tummel | |
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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 Beinn a' Chuallaich from the B847 Meall Tairneachan and Farragon Hill |
2. Glen Lyon east | |
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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 |
3. 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 |
4. Lawers and Tarmachan | |
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Popular hills with a well managed path network to curb errosion on Ben Lawers, Beinn Ghlas and Meall nan Tarmachan. All 7 Munros in the Lawers range plus Meall nan Tarmachan can be bagged in one outing if you can arrange transport, or split into smaller circular routes returning to the starting points.
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5. Glen Lochay | |
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Glen Lochay is surrounded by several Munros and Corbetts, which can combined together in one outing to make for a challenging hill-walking adventure.
The hills can also be ticked off in smaller chunks !
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6. 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 |
7. Around Glen Turret | |
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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 |
8. 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 |
9. Loch Lubnaig | |
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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 |
10. Balquhidder Glen | |
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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 |
11. 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 |
12. Loch Katrine | |
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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 |
13. 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 |
14. Glen Fyne | |
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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 |
15. Arrochar | |
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Several popular peaks west of Loch Lomond. Some interesting scrambling to climb through on The Cobbler's summit
Hillwalking routes :
Hiking routes on the Arrochar Alps and neighbours |
16. Loch Katrine to Loch 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 |
17. Cowal and Ardgoil | |
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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 |
18. 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 |
