Classic Days Out On Scottish Mountains

This page is a list of recommended routes on various Scottish Mountains. The hills we have chosen are generally amongst the best in the country, although there are lots of hills that are not here that perhaps could have been here. The choices have been swayed by our photographic resources, which are quite extensive, and I have been lucky enough to have caught most of these hills in good weather. That is not to say we are fair weathered climbers and walkers, far from it, indeed we are out all year round in all weathers. However my camera generally stays wrapped up when the weather is foul (As do I).

All the hills listed have a separate page with information, a recommended route, sketch map and pictures. Some of the pictures are hidden and accessed by clicking the highlighted text. I have tried to make the text and pictures fit together so that what is written - is what you see - if you catch my drift, a new style of virtual hill climbing. The route described will generally include adjacent hills, in the vicinity. Most of these routes are good rounds, generally starting and finishing in the same place. I have also avoided describing going up and down the same way (Apart from the Inn Pinn) and have descriptions for traverses of ridges. I feel that this is the best way to explore the mountains, and despite my own summit bagging tendencies feel that there is more to a day in the hills than just ticking off summits. So enjoy yourself out there and if you see us say hi !! Our rucksacks have sewn on badges that give the game away as to who we are.

Disclaimer - These pages are designed as a guide for hillwalkers and climbers. It is not a substitute for proper hill craft. The author and NCR Hillwalking & Climbing Club accept no responsibility for any person or persons using this guide to climb any of the hills listed, who may experience difficulties on the hill.

	Liathach	An Alternative route going round the back of the mountain, before climbing the Northern Pinnacles and then continuing along the main ridge.
	Sgurr Nan Gillean	One of Skye's finest mountains is visited along with Bruach na Frithe, Am Basteir and The Basteir's Tooth.
	An Teallach	Amongst the best of Scotland's mountains, includes great pictures of scrambling on the Corrag Buidhe pinnacles and more.
	Bla Bheinn	The Black Cuillin outlier is just as spectacular as its near neighbours, we follow a fairly simple route to gain the summit.
	Ladhar Bheinn	The pride of Knoydart, and most westerly Munro on the mainland, a long and wild walk that rewards those who visit.
	The Inaccessible Pinnacle	The most difficult Munro which has seen many a Munroists dream end in tears, when they see this fearsome obelisk.
	Sgurr na Ciche	Another wild and lonely walk to this peak via 1 Corbett, and 3 other Munros (including Sgurr Mor) the views are stunning.
	Ben Nevis	Britain's highest mountain is the final reward for those who wish to try this route over the four Lochaber 4000er's.
	Ben Alligin	Torridons jewel now has the added attraction of a new Munro called Tom na Gruagaich - although the mountain still looks the same.
	The Saddle	A great route via the fine and narrow Forcan Ridge, which is one the best scramble's in the Western Highlands with great views too.
	Bidean nam Bian	The Bidean Range now has two Munro's in it's roll call. This whole range is magnificent and is a great centerpiece for Glencoe.
	Rois Bheinn	Deep in the heart of Moidart, where no Munro's exist, lie lots of fine Corbett's with hardly a soul in sight.
	Bidean a'Choire Sheasgaich	This Munro along with it's companion Lurg Mhor are amongst the remotest in the country, and there is no easy way to reach them.
	Stob Ghabhar	Another classic day out on the hills - especially in winter when combined with it's companion Stob a'Choire Odhair.
	Ring of Steall (Mamores)	The four central Munros of the Mamores provide a superb airy ridge walk high above Glen Nevis.
	Ben Avon & Beinn a'Bhuird	These large and bulky hills in the Eastern Cairngorms contain miles of plateau, ideal for ski touring and walking.
	Beinn Cichean (Lochnagar)	The mountain with royal connections, was also the subject of a famous poem by Lord Byron who was enchanted by it's beauty.

 

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