Hill routes in the Northern Highlands of Scotland
Listed below are groups of routes across the Scottish Northern Highlands
Alternatively, search for a route by ascent, distance, quality of scenery, effort needed, Munro or Corbett count on the Northern Highlands Routes by category page.
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1 - Ben Hope
The most northerly munro. Choice of an easy quick run, or a tricky scramble
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2 - Beinn Spionnaidh and Cranstackie
The most northerly high ground in the UK. This pair make for a pleasant and fairly easy afternoon hillwalk.
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3 - Ben Klibreck
Ben Klibreck covers a vast area above forestry and moorland to the north of Lairg
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4 - Assynt
Bouldery peaks with fine views over Coigach. A visit to the Bone Caves is recommended
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5 - Quinag
A stunning mountain from any angle. 3 of the peaks are distinctive enough to be corbetts
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6 - Inverlael
Varied peaks in the vast area east of Ullapool. You'll need good navigation skills in poor visibility
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7 - Wyvis
Recently improved paths tackle the errosion on Inverness's 'Ben'
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8 - The Fannaichs
A long chain of 9 munros. Once up on the ridge, the going is easy over grass and paths
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9 - An Teallach and Fisherfield
Dramatic An Teallach leads into a remote area with some wonderful peaks
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10 - Slioch
Majestic and appearing quite impenetrable, Slioch is actually easily accessed from Loch Maree
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11 - Beinn Alligin and Beinn Dearg
Beinn Alligin's sandstone terraces are split by the dramatic Eag Dhubh. Some fine scrambling to be enjoyed
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12 - Liathach
Situated in the heart of Torridon, Liathach has some fine scrambling and the hardest mainland munro-top
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13 - Beinn Eighe
Lots of varied route choices over rocky and bouldery summits. Coire Mhic Fhearchair is simply stunning
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14 - Coulin Forest
Varied terrain and bouldery peaks with excellent views to Torridon and Skye. Accessed by fine paths
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