North Highlands hillwalking routes

The most northerly high ground in Scotland ! The pair of Corbetts of Cranstackie and Beinn Spionnaidh combine to make for a pleasant and fairly easy afternoon hillwalk from Carbreck to the north-west or Loch Eriboll to the south-east.

Lying on the Moine Thrust, Ben Hope and Ben Loyal are isolated mountains standing above the bog and lochans of the 'Flow Country'. Both are distinctive mountains with Ben Hope being the most northerly Munro and Ben Loyal given title of 'Queen of Scottish Peaks' due to its profile of tors and crags.

Enjoy superb ridge-walking on Foinaven and Arkle with their dramatic corries. Ben Stack and Meall Horn are more grass covered in comparison. Stunning vast views can be savoured on clear days on some of the best hill routes in Scotland.

Between drab moorland and the dramatic north-west coast is a quiet transition area with several peaks.

In the mainly flat area of Sutherland, standing alone, mighty Ben Klibreck is the highest in this area, sprawling over a vast area above forestry and moorland to the north of Lairg in Sutherland. The land is pitted by other solitary peaks, of which Morven is the most prominent.

Quinag is a stunning mountain from all directions. The complex topography of this mountain involves crests and ridges connecting several summits, three of which are classed as Corbett peaks.

Quartzite covered crests and spurs lead to the highest peaks in Assynt from where fine views are to be had over Coigach and northwards. A visit to the 'Bone Caves' is worth a detour.

To gain the summits of Suilven and Canisp involves a long walk from Glencanisp, Loch Assynt, or Ledmore. Suilven’s 'Sugar Loaf' summit is iconic above Lochinver.

The rough hills of Coigach lie in some of Scotland’s most stunning scenery. Stac Pollaidh is rugged, while nearby Cul Mor hides a beautiful 'lost valley' with lochan and beach.

Varied peaks east of Ullapool. Beinn Dearg dominates, while Seana Bhraigh’s cliffs above Loch a' Choire Mhoir are impressive. Navigation skills are essential here.

Ben Wyvis dominates Easter Ross. Estate tracks provide access to Little Wyvis and Carn Chuinneag, allowing quieter peaks to be reached.

Loch Fannich is surrounded by peaks. Northern grassy ridges contain 9 Munros. To the south, isolated Fionn Bheinn towers above Toll Mor coire.

An Teallach, famed for airy rock-scrambling along spires and crests, guards the wild Fisherfield area. Nearby is the gentler Corbett, Sail Mhor.

Fisherfield and Letterewe form one of Scotland’s remotest wilderness areas. There are 5 Munros and 5 Corbetts around Shenevall Bothy, an ideal base for climbing the mountains.

Remote and rugged, Letterewe rests between Loch Maree, Fionn Loch, and Lochan Fada. Dominated by Slioch and cliffs of Beinn Lair, some dramatic features are hidden from view.

A hidden area north of Torridon. Circular routes explore heather, grass, and sandstone along a fine but rough track through the glens.

Beinn Alligin, Liathach, and Beinn Eighe are Torridon's giants, famed for airy rock-scrambling along ridges and pinnacles. Coire Mhic Fhearchair behind Beinn Eighe is stunning.

Between Glen Torridon and Glen Carron, bouldery peaks rise above varied terrain. Though not Munros, Fuar Tholl and Beinn Damh are rather distinctive mountains.

High cliffs and grass-covered plateaux accessed via the Bealach na Ba. Corbetts Beinn Bhan and Sgurr a' Chaorachain are easily reached from this route.

Clisham (An Cliseam) is the highest mountain in the Outer Hebrides. Sitting above Harris coastline, the summit offers stunning views.

The Uists and Benbecula form a chain of islands in the Outer Hebrides. Highest peaks: Beinn Mhor, Beinn Choradail, and Hecla in South Uist.