Hill routes in the Islands of Scotland
Listed below are groups of routes across various islands in Scotland
Alternatively, search for a route by ascent, distance, quality of scenery, effort needed or even Munro or Corbett count on the Islands Routes by category page.
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1 - Arran Corbetts
A circuit above Glenrosa in Arran and including Cir Mor and Goatfell. Some scrambling is involved while taking in superb views.
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2 - Beinn Bharrain
Quieter hills than the eastern Arran peaks, Beinn Bharrain's long ridges are well worth a visit (Coming soon)
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3 - Paps of Jura
Lots of scree and some tricky navigating in mist. A must-do hill race takes place every year (Coming soon)
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4 - Ben More on Mull
Ben More is a fine hill with some ridge walking and easy scramble - or just take the 'tourist route' up !
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5 - Dun da Ghaoithe
High above Craignuire, Dun da Ghaoithe is easily accessed using tracks. Excellent views.
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6 - Rum Cuillin
More compact than the Skye Cuillin, effort is needed to get to the island and scrambling on the ridges (Coming soon)
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7 - Beinn na Caillich circuit
Excellent views combine with fine ridge and scree running to give a superb afternoon out. (Coming soon)
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8 - Garbh-bheinn and Belig
Tussocky ground leads to grassy ground higher up and rocky ridges with a wall to follow and superb views.
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9 - Blaven and Clach Glas
Reckoned to be one of the most beautiful hills in Scotland, no difficulties getting to the summit
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10 - Red Cuillin of Skye
Lots of scree and superb views. When the weather sulks on the Black Cuillin, the Red Cuillin often stays cloud-free !
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11 - Skye Cuillin North
Sgurr nan Gillean is the finest peak on Skye, Bruache na Frithe is the easiest. Scrambling skills required
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12 - Skye Cuillin South
Sustained scrambling requiring a good head for heights and some ropework. Finished off with a fine walk by waterfalls
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13 - Trotternish
Running along a spine of cliffs and hills, this group of routes ends at the spectacularly weird Quiraing. (Coming soon)
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14 - Clisham
The highest peak in the Outer Hebrides has relatively straightforward access and stunning views (Coming soon)
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