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 Routes in the Western Highlands  


Hill routes in Scotland's Western Highlands



Listed below are groups of routes across the Scottish Western Highlands

Alternatively, search for a route by ascent, distance, quality of scenery, effort needed, Munro or Corbett count on the Western Highlands Routes by category page.


1 - Monar
Varied terrain and peaks with excellent views to Torridon and Skye. Accessed by good tracks.
2 - Strathfarrar
A drive of 12km along a private road with lots of wildlife. Easy walk mainly on fine paths
3 - Mullardoch Circuit
12 munros above beautiful Loch Affic and Loch Mullardoch. Can be done in one long day or split into 3 or 4 outings
4 - Killilan & Iron Lodge Corbetts
A long enjoyable day on three Corbetts above Glen Elchaig. Includes details of a short detour to the Falls of Glomach
5 - Kintail's Brothers and Sisters
The iconic Five Sisters of Kintail and their 7 other neighbouring munros and 2 corbetts all described in detail
6 - Above Loch Cluanie
Varied terrain and fine views with an enjoyable scramble on Mullach Fraoch-Choire
7 - The Saddle, Forcan Ridge and South Glen Shiel Ridge
9 munros in one long chain. Easily split into 3 or 4 outings or done in one fairly long day
8 - Sgurr Mhic Bharraich
A grass covered little hill surrounded by higher peaks of Kintail, The Saddle and Arnisdale. Easily accessed by a fine path from Shiel Bridge.
9 - Above Glenelg and Arnisdale
A sea-level start and steep path make for a good stiff munro. Easily extended to include the neighbouring corbetts
10 - Knoydart
One of the more remote and most beautiful areas in Scotland. Accessed by a lovely walk in from Kinlochourn or by boat from the north
11 - Glen Kingie
Rugged mountains on the edge of The Rough Bounds of Knoydart with fantastic seaward views
12 - Loch Quoich
A remote area. Access to all peaks are on fairly good, if sometimes wet, stalkers paths, built well before the construction of the dams
13 - West of Loch Lochy
Standing dramatically above Loch Lochy, 2 Munros and 3 Corbetts are accessed using forestry tracks
14 - Above Glen Loy
Sandwiched between the mighty peaks of Ben Nevis and Gulvain, these two Corbett peaks rise above Loch Arkaig and the Great Glen.
15 - Gulvain
Gulvain and its neighbour Braigh nan Uamhachan are easily accessed via a track from Kinlocheil
16 - Above Glenfinnan
Rugged terrain, fantastic views and an enjoyable cycle in and out on a tarred road
17 - Stob a'Coire Chearcaill and Meall an t-Slamain
A long 'whale-backed' Corbett immediately west of Fort William. Various routes up to stunning views !
18 - Above Loch Eilt
No paths, old walls or rusty fence-posts to follow giving these two corbetts a real feeling of remoteness and adventure
19 - Above Lochailort
3 Moidart Corbetts in a compact group. Pathless grassy and rocky terrain with fine views from the summits
20 - Beinn Resipol
A fine corbett, its solitary position ensures fine views from its summit in all directions.
21 - Kingairloch
Narrow roads lead to a quiet route up two interesting Corbetts and a Graham with amazing views easterwards over Loch Linnhe.



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