Munros
The mountains in Scotland that have a height of 3,000 feet (914.4m) or more are referred to as Munros.
See the dedicated Map of Munros and Munro Tops for an interactive overview of all Munros.
The mountains in Scotland over 3,000 feet (914.4 metres) in height are called the Munros. Named after Hugh Munro, the first person to compile a list of them in 1891, there were were originally 283 Munros.
The list has grown and shrunk over the years - in 1984 it was 277, in 1997 it grew to 284 and in September 2009 it returned to 283 after Sgurr nan Ceannaichean was re-measured and found to miss the magic height by 1 metre.
Since then, Beinn a' Chlaidheimh in Fisherfield has been found to be under the 3,000ft height, therefore bringing the current total to 282 Munros(1).
If you're starting off hillwalking or thinking about Munro-bagging, then have a look at the easiest Munro walks page.
In addition to Munros, there are also Munro Tops and Murdos. Munro Tops are summits that are over 3,000ft, but considered to be a subsidiary top of a nearby Munro. There are currently 226 Munro Tops(1).
Murdos are Scottish hills over 3,000ft with a minimum drop of 30 metres on all sides - all Munros are Murdos, but not all Munro Tops are Murdos. There are currently 441 Murdos(1).
Notes : (1) From the Database of British and Irish Hills, v18.4, see link below.
More Munro pages on this site
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Map of Munros and Munro Tops
An interactive Munros map (map of Munros) with quick access to individual hill pages. -
List of Munros by name, height and region
A sortable all-in-one list for browsing the full set of Munros in different orders. -
Easiest Munros
A shortlist of straightforward Munros, often with clearer paths and simpler navigation. -
Hardest Munros
Tougher options with longer days, rougher terrain, or more complex route finding. -
Best Munros
A curated selection of standout Munros for scenery, ridges, and memorable days out. -
Munros by train
Munro routes that can be reached by public transport, with rail stations as practical start points. -
Best multi-Munros days
Classic hillwalking and trail running days linking several Munros, including the more popular ridge and circuit options.
Links to other Munro websites
Scottish Mountaineering Club - has a section with lots of information on Munros and a list of all the Munroists (people who have 'compleated' all the Munros), many with photos.
Database of British and Irish Hills - not just Munros, Munro Tops and Murdos, but lots of hill lists throughout the UK and Ireland.
Ramsay's Round - 23 Munros above Glen Nevis in under 24 hours.
Charlie Campbell's website - details his record set in 2000.
Stephen Pyke's blogspot - details his 40 day record set in 2010.
Kevin Wood's winter round record set over 2019-2020.
Donnie Campbell's record set in 2020.
Jamie Aaron's record set in 2023.
Munro Society - for all those Munroists out there !
