Meall na Fearna is a Corbett lying east of Ben Vorlich and south of Loch Earn. Its summit is very shy, being masked by outlying tops.
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This fine pyramid of a hill, seen from many points, does not make Corbett height, instead falling into the group of hills called the Grahams.
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Aonach Beag & Beinn Eibhinn
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These fine summits are two remote Munros lying between Lochs Laggan and Ericht; they look over the Bealach Dubh to the Ben Alder massif.
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Beinn Dubhchraig & Ben Oss
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Ben Oss and Beinn Dubhchraig make a fine one-day two-Munro walk near the ‘gold-rush’ village of Tyndrum.
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The rounded, grassy slopes of the high Ochil Hills make a comforting contrast to their steep southern defences.
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The unbeatable combination of sea and mountains is never more appreciated than here, on the Coigach peninsula north of Ullapool.
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This solitary Munro lies a few kilometres west of the Tarmachans and is gained from Killin.
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No matter how one looks at this hill, it’s a steep one! And steep all the way round, so that there is really no easy ascent or descent.
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Beinn Udlaidh & Beinn Bhreac-liath
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Two Corbetts are on this walk, ideal for the short winter days which bear down on us at this time of year.
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Beinn a’Chreachain & Beinn Achaladair
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The Bridge of Orchy group is a popular chain of four Munros. The fit walker may manage all four in one day but in winter most are content to take two days.
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This route involves a fair bit of trail walking but as compensation the scenery is wonderful.
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Ruadh-stac Beag and Meall a’ Ghiubhais
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It’s easy to hear the magic word Torridon and think only of the giant Munros peaks in that glen but there are other, equally enjoyable hills.
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It is easy to overlook the Border hills of Scotland and England but head south for a change and be prepared for pleasant walking over grassy slopes.
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This fine hill on the Isle of Mull recently lost its Corbett status but is well worth a visit nonetheless.
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A short way south of Seana Bhraigh, this fine mountain is conveniently linked with an ascent of Cona’ Mheall.
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One of the most remote Munros, Seana Bhraigh (‘old height’) is a long way from any public road, with approaches possible from the west or north.
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This is an unusual walk in the north of Skye, with spectacular rock scenery and, in summer, glorious wild flowers.
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When combined with its neighbouring Munro, Glas Bheinn Mhor this hill provides a good, leggy day out, starting just above sea level in Glen Etive.
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This hill is called the Hill of the Herding due to its close proximity to one of the great drove roads of Scotland.
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This route takes in two Munros, lying to the west of the Pass of Drumochter and as a bonus starts at a fair height above sea level.
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Like their higher counterpart in the west, the Lomonds derive their name from beacon, as they make such a good viewpoint.
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A long walk in the Rough Bounds of Knoydart will clear any cobwebs your mind may have acquired!
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The massive chunk of island which is Mull contains Scotland’s only island Munro outside the Isle of Skye, Ben More.
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Two Munros are taken in with this walk and your legs will be considerably eased by the high starting point!
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It is easy to overlook the fact that Skye has many fine hills outwith the Black Cuillin and this walk includes three of them and offers fine views.
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One of the Munros clustered near Crianlarich, Cruach Ardrain is connected to Beinn Tulaichean, another Munro which is virtually an outlier on its south ridge.
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Beinn Narnain means the hill of the notches and the Munro is obviously named after the jagged crags which lie just below the summit plateau.
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This walk incorporates two of the ten Munros found in the Mamore Ridge and provides superb walking on the big scale.
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An Caisteal means "The Castle", as will be very apparent on approaching the summit and it is often done in a circular walk taking in its neighbour Beinn a'Chroin too.
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This is a wee walk with lots of unique character on the beautiful island of Eigg in the Sea of the Hebrides, about one hour by ferry from Mallaig on the west coast.
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Just south of Loch Laggan lies a group of modest Munros, three in all, which are taken in by this walk.
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This is generally agreed to be one of the best ridge traverses in Scotland and it is also the most difficult.
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The Horns of Alligin are rocky and exposed but the scrambling is easy and a calm approach will work wonders!
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This walk of some 17 km takes in three hills and circumnavigates, at altitude, Loch Turret.
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There are only a handful of mountains in Scotland which possess a classical outline and Sgurr nan Gillean on the Isle of Skye is one of them.
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Meall Glas & Sgiath Chuil
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These two Munros by Crianlarich are frequently overlooked meaning they will often be quieter than their more popular neighbours.
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The wonderful area that is Glenelg and Knoydart is penetrated by Loch Hourn, from the north shore of which Beinn Sgritheall rises.
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This mountain translates as the hill of the quaich, or cup and is a fairly isolated mountain lying east of Dalwhinnie.
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Beinn Eighe is the eastern guardian of Glen Torridon, with two Munros, one recently promoted.
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The highest Corbett in Assynt, and one which provides very good value.
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This is a fine wee hill and enjoys a popularity out of all proportion to its relatively modest height.
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Even if you are not particularly interested in geology, you can hardly miss the striking appearance of Suilven and many of the hills in the far off north west.
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The mountains in Glencoe bristle with their defensive crags; so steep that the highest peak on the south side of the glen, Bidean nam Bian, remains very elusive.
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This is a high ridge with seven peaks above the main coire and Cruachan Reservoir, the feeder for the vast underground power station buried in the mountain.
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We are heading deep into Rob Roy Macgregor country for this walk up a Corbett.
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This Corbett is very popular, partly by virtue of its proximity to Pitlochry and also because it is such a fine viewpoint.
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Ben Nevis & Carn Mor Dearg
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Its status as the highest mountain in Britain makes Ben Nevis a busy place but this walk aims to avoid the crowds.
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To continue the island theme, this week we venture over to the Island of Arran, to take in a classic ridge walk.
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The island of Rum has its very own Cuillin which may not be as big as that on neighbouring Skye but has equally splendid hills to tackle.
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A popular two-hill day on the south side of Loch Earn taking in Ben Vorlich and Stuc a’Chroin with the opportunity to take in a scrambly buttress en route.
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There are two Munros included in this long walk in Glen Affric with the option of a third if time and stamina allow!
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This is not a walk for the unfit or the inexperienced as it takes in three Munros in the wonderful and well-named area known as "The Rough Bounds".
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Start the New Year with a three-hill walk above the Rest and be Thankful road, taking in one Munro, one Corbett and a top.
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Meaning Hill of the Sandpipers the walk up this Corbett is to fully savour the wonderful mix of mountain, sea and loch of the west coast of Scotland.
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Ben More and Stob Binnein
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Ben More means the big hill and it certainly dominates this corner of Scotland, lying with its equally large partner Stob Binnein just east of Crianlarich.
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This is a useful walk for the short daylight hours this month taking a short trip up Creag MacRanaich at Glen Ogle.
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This is an excellent short walk for when the high tops are inaccessible with grand mountain scenery including upper Glen Nevis and the Mamore Ridge.
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This fine range provides a total of three Munros and a top and lies to the north-east of Blair Atholl.
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This Corbett and its neighbouring Corbett, Beinn Dearg Bheag, make a very fine counterpoint to An Teallach, which they face across Loch na Sealga.
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This hill just fails to make Corbett status but nonetheless, it is well situated, sitting in the otherwise flat Strathspey and obvious from quite a few directions.
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This fine double peak sits at the western entrance to Glencoe and its name ominously means hill of the thunderbolt.
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The Whangie is a strange rock feature found on Auchineden Hill, north of Glasgow and lives up to its strange name, which is Scots for a whang, or slice.
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A climbers’ paradise, with a huge wall of granite cliffs and gullies the mighty Lochnagar lies within the Royal estate of Balmoral.
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This Corbett lies between Loch Maree and the Fionn Loch and is surrounded by superb scenery.
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The "wee Buachaille", which I promised never to call wee again following my first ascent of it many years ago!
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This Corbett lies north of Balquhidder and takes the walker past the church where Rob Roy McGregor and his wife are buried.
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Straddling the neck of land between Loch Assynt to the south and Loch Glencoul to the NE, this mountain boasts three Corbetts and two other tops.
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One of Scotland's most distinctive hills, The Cobbler is also one of the most popular and accessible. A classic day out.
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A big day right into the remote heart of the Scottish highlands where a mountain bike might come in handy to ease weary legs.
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One of the Torridon giants, which dominates the north side of Glen Torridon and is perhaps at its best on a sunny, sharp autumn day.
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This is a low-level (very level!) short walk designed for a day perhaps when the hills are deep in mist.
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In winter Creag Meagaidh attracts many adventurous ice climbers but in summer the mountain is transformed into something much sweeter.
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Although there is only one Munro on this ridge, it takes in some fine crag scenery and is a highly enjoyable outing.
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Ben Lomond is the most southerly Munro and its position, close to Scotland’s largest conurbation and Loch Lomond make it one of the country's most popular mountains.
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The sight of The Buachaille when you approach over the Rannoch Moor road, is one of the most well known and inspiring mountain views in Scotland.
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The meaning of the name Arkle is uncertain but it probably refers to the very fine summit ridge.
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A bold introduction to the Mamore ridge, that superb range totalling ten Munros and easily matching the other side of Glen Nevis for scale and scenery.
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This fine little Corbett lies SSW of the Rest and be Thankful pass, in the angle between Glen Croe and Gleann Mor (Hell’s Glen).
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This is a long day out delving deep into the Cairngorm massif and passing some fine rock scenery along the way to the remote Loch Avon basin.
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This short walk rewards with a bigger impact than its size suggests. Although a mere 266 metres high Lewis Hill offers good views to the west and the north.
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This is a useful companion walk to Ben A’an, the two peaks facing each other over the south end of Loch Katrine in the Trossachs.
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Two main features dominate this circuit; the very fine cliff scenery of Garbh Bheinn and the path in Coire an Iubhair which is one long squelch!
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Slioch, whose name means "the spear" sits proudly above Loch Maree making it a prominent landmark and a firm favourite with many hillgoers.
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Often overshadowed by its mighty Torridian neighbours to the north the Applecross peninsula has some impressive hills too like Sgurr a’Chaorachain.
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You could fall in love at first sight with this magnificent mountain and the battleship bow of the Fhidhleir.
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Ben A’an is a fine little peaklet, close enough to the major urban centres of Scotland to be climbable on a mid-summer evening after work.
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Stob Ghabhar & Stob a'Choire Odhair
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These two Munros provide a spectacular viewpoint to the mountains of Glencoe, Arrochar, Cruachan and Bridge of Orchy.
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