The word ‘Munro’ is a Scottish term for a hill with a summit higher than 931 meters (3,000 feet). There are 282 Munros in Scotland and 195 of them are listed as mountain peaks. There’s more to Scotland than its famous highlands and glens; the country also has hidden gems perfect for hiking. The Scottish Highlands are home to some astonishingly beautiful peaks that can be quite challenging to conquer. However, these seemingly inaccessible hills are well worth the effort if you want to get into peak physical and mental shape. If you’re looking for an exhilarating challenge anytime soon, there’s no better place than Scotland and its Munros. Let us take you through some of the most accessible Munros in Scotland that are perfect for hiking!
Ben Nevis
Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the British Isles outside of Scotland, and the most popular place to hike in Scotland. The popular Ben Nevis path, which leads you from Fort William to the top of Ben Nevis, is one of Scotland’s most famous and popular walks. The trail can be completed in around 10–14 hours, depending on how fast you hike. There are also several other options for hiking Ben Nevis, such as the ‘Ben Nevis path from the train’. There are public transport options from Fort William to the trailhead, which is located at the end of the road. The trailhead is also accessible by car, but you will probably have to park at the train station.
Aonach Mor
Aonach Mor is the second-highest mountain in the Southern Highlands. The trail to the top of Aonach Mor is also very popular and can be completed in around 10–14 hours. The Aonach Mor ski lift can be used to go up the mountain, and hikers can take the same lift down. Also, there’s a path that follows the ski lift up the mountain and ends at a car park where hikers can park their cars.
Beinn a’ Ghlo - The Gaelic name translates to ‘hill of light’
Beinn a’ Ghlo is a stunning mountain that’s perfect for hiking and scrambling. The mountain doesn’t have a ‘path’ to the summit, but the ascent is manageable for hikers of all levels. There are a few routes you can take to the top of Beinn a’ Ghlo. You can start your hike from the car park of the ‘Glas Maol road’ and follow the ‘old drove road’.
Cairn Toul
Cairn Toul is another popular mountain that’s located in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland. The hike to the summit of Cairn Toul is around 10–14 hours. The route to Cairn Toul is straightforward to follow. The trail starts at the ‘Latheron car park’ and goes through the ‘Latheron forest’.
Coire nam Beith
Coire nam Beith is a beautiful Scottish mountain that’s perfect for hikers of all levels. The hike to the top of Coire nam Beith is around 10–14 hours. The starting point of the ‘Beith walk’ is the ‘Forest car park’. There are several paths you can take to hike Coire nam Beith. You can either follow the ‘Forest walk’ path, or you can take the ‘Beith walk’.
Creag an Dubh-ghlais
Creag an Dubh-ghlais is another stunning Scottish mountain that’s perfect for hikers of all levels. The hike to the top of Creag an Dubh-ghlais is around 10–14 hours. The starting point of the ‘Glais path’ is the ‘Wood car park’. There are several paths you can take to hike Creag an Dubh-ghlais. You can either follow the ‘Wood path’, or take the ‘Glais path’.
An t-Urr
An t-Urr is another stunning Scottish mountain to hike. The hike to the top of An t-Urr is around 10–14 hours. The starting point of the ‘Urr path’ is the ‘Forest car park’. There are several paths you can take to hike An t-Urr. You can either follow the ‘Forest path’, or take the ‘Urr path’. There are plenty of Munros in Scotland to keep you occupied for months. If you’re not used to hiking at high elevations, make sure you’re in good shape before attempting your first Munro. And don’t forget to pack plenty of water and protein bars to keep your energy levels high.