Hill routes in the Central Highlands of Scotland
Listed below are groups of routes across the Scottish Central Highlands
Alternatively, search for a route by ascent, distance, quality of scenery, effort needed or even Munro or Corbett count on the Central Highlands Routes by category page.
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1 - Cruachan group
Some fine ridge walking. Having a fairly isolated position, this group have long distant views from their summits
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2- 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
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3 - Above the Black Mount
The West Highland Way aids return from a days ridge-walking with some easy scrambling
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4 - Shepherds of Etive
Popular peaks guarding the eastern approach to Glencoe. Etive Mor is the iconic Scottish Mountain
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5 - Glencoe
Well defined paths over high level ridges, alongside sharp gorges and through a hidden glen. Some tricky scrambling
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6 - Beinn Sgulaird and neighbours
A sea-level start means these hills require a fair bit of effort. The stunning views make the effort worthwhile
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7 - Sgor na h-Ulaidh and Beinn Fhionnlaidh
Mountains with hidden craggy sides, however, an excellent track from the east in Glen Etive makes them very accessible
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8 - Beinn a'Bheithir
The 'thunderbolt mountain' is a fantastic quick hill run. Or a delightful scramble - you choose.
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9 - The Mamores
one of the finest mountain ranges in Scotland, fit hillwalkers can bag all 10 munro peaks in one outing
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10 - Nevis and the Grey Corries
A route up Britain's highest mountain can be extended to include some fine ridge-walking and easy scrambling
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11 - Above Loch Treig
Imposing high grey peaks west of Loch Treig contrast with the grass covered slopes on the east
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12 - Ossian
Take a train journey into this wonderful area which has seen significant investment in recent years
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13 - Alder Forest
A cycle in on good tracks alongside lochsides to a remote bothy encircled by mountains, far away from civilisation
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14 - Creag Meagaidh group
Ever-changing views over Coire Ardair and its spectacular cliffs - well famed for their winter climbing.
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15 - Ardverikie
Fine hills in a fairly compact group with good paths linking the ground below them
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16 - Monadh Liath
Navigation work will be needed to cover the grassy ground on this moor - even in clear conditions !
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17 - Drumochter
Three groups of munros can be linked to form one long, but easy outing
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18 - Mam na Gualainn
A fine Corbett - not much effort to stunning views
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19 - Garbh Bheinnn
Mucky start and gravel climb up a Corbett above Loch Leven
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