Walking the Munros Vol 2 - Northern Highlands and the Cairngorms

Explore the awe-inspiring landscapes of Scotland’s northern Highlands, Cairngorms and the Isle of Skye with 70 classic routes to 143 Munro summits, all rising above 3000ft. From the jagged ridges of Torridon and the wild remoteness of Fisherfield to the iconic Cuillin of Skye, these routes open the door to some of Scotland’s most thrilling and challenging mountains.

Perfect for adventurous walkers seeking to ‘bag’ Munros or simply experience the wild beauty of the Highlands, this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook features routes ranging from 7 to 46km (4 to 29 miles), each requiring good fitness, confident navigation and experience in remote, mountainous terrain. Tackle straightforward ascents, exhilarating ridge walks, airy scrambles and river crossings as you journey among the most dramatic peaks in the country, where every outing promises a sense of achievement and wonder.

• Discover the best of the Munros in the northern Highlands, Cairngorms and Isle of Skye, with routes covering Torridon, An Teallach, the northern glens and the unforgettable Cuillin ridge, each chosen for the most interesting and rewarding ascents.
• Make use of clear, detailed route descriptions and custom 1:100,000 mapping, alongside practical information on navigation, parking, accommodation, and access for every walk.
• Plan your days with lists of all 282 Munros, by height and alphabetically, plus pronunciation and translation of Gaelic mountain names to enrich your understanding and appreciation of these iconic peaks.
• Experience the full variety of Scotland’s northern Munros, traverse the vast plateaux of the Cairngorms, test your skills on the exposed scrambles of Skye, or seek solitude in the far-flung wilderness of Letterewe and Fisherfield.
• Notes on each route highlight distance, estimated time, and key challenges, whether simple walking, river crossings, or graded scrambling, so you are prepared for the unique demands of each mountain, especially under changeable Highland weather.
• Written for the summer walker, with advice on the best times to climb and essential skills for tackling remote, rugged hills, plus tips on reducing approach distances by cycling where possible.
• This is the second of a two-volume set. The companion title, Walking the Munros Vol 1 - Southern, Central and Western Highlands, is also available from Cicerone. Together, they form the definitive guide to all 282 Munros.

Set out to conquer Scotland’s northern Munros, where high summits command sweeping views over wild lochs, ancient glens and endless horizons. With this definitive Cicerone guidebook, designed to slip into your pocket and withstand the elements, you will have everything you need to plan safe, memorable adventures in the north’s most spectacular mountain landscapes.

Seasons

While these hills can all be climbed throughout the year, these guides are intended for the summer hillwalker. Scottish winter conditions require additional skills and experience.

Centres

While there are a few places, such as Braemar, Ullapool and Aviemore which could be used as bases, most of the routes are not close to villages or settlements that would be described as 'bases' without presenting a rather misleading picture.

Difficulty

Many Munros are straightforward walks in summer conditions, but some involve river crossing, ridge walking, scrambling and climbing. Route descriptions include an assessment of the difficulties and challenges posed by each walk.

Must See

Volume two of a two-volume guide to all 282 Munros, this title covers Torridon, An Teallach and the Northern Highlands from Ben Hope to Creag Meagaidh, including the Cairngorms and the Isle of Skye. It describes exciting and challenging routes over 143 Munro summits in some of the most extraordinary and beautiful parts of the highlands.

Area covered by the Guide

Area Map 6

Area Map 7

Area Map 8

Area Map 9

Area Map 10

Area Map 11

Map Key

Introduction

The Munros

Using This Guide

Mountain Names and Pronunciations

Maps

Grid References

Distance and Ascent

Difficulty

Times

Parking and Starting the Walk

Accommodation and Campsites

Access

Paths

Bikes

Leaving Word

When to Go

Route 1 Beinn a' Bhuird, Ben Avon (Leabaidh an Daimh Bhuidhe)

Route 2 Beinn Bhreac, Beinn a' Chaorainn

Route 3 Beinn Mheadhoin

Route 4 Derry Cairngorm, Ben Macdui, Carn a' Mhaim

Route 5 The Devil's Point, Cairn Toul, The Angel's Peak (Sgor an Lochain Uaine)

Route 6 Beinn Bhrotain, Monadh Mor

Route 7 Carn an Fhidhleir, An Sgarsoch

Route 8 Carn Bhac, Beinn Iutharn Mhor

Route 9 Bynack More, Cairn Gorm

Route 10 Braeriach

Route 11 Mullach Clach a' Bhlair

Route 12 Sgor Gaoith

Route 13 A' Chailleach, Carn Sgulain, Carn Dearg

Route 14 Geal Charn

Route 15 Creag Meagaidh, Stob Poite Coire Ardair, Carn Liath

Route 16 Beinn a' Chaorainn, Beinn Teallach

Route 17 Sgurr nan Coireachan, Sgurr Thuilm

Route 18 Gulvain (Gaor Bheinn)

Route 19 Meall na Teanga, Sron a' Choire Ghairbh

Route 20 Sgurr nan Coireachan, Garbh Chioch Mhor, Sgurr na Ciche

Route 21 Sgurr Mor

Route 22 Gairich

Route 23 Gleouraich, Spidean Mialach

Route 24 Sgurr a' Mhaoraich

Route 25 Luinne Bheinn, Meall Buidhe

Route 26 Ladhar Bheinn

Route 27 Beinn Sgritheall

Route 28 The Saddle, Sgurr na Sgine

Route 29 Creag a' Mhaim, Druim Shionnach, Aonach air Chrith, Maol Chinn-dearg, Sgurr an Doire Leathain, Sgurr an Lochain, Creag nan Damh

Route 30 Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe, Sgurr na Carnach, Sgurr Fhuaran

Route 31 Ciste Dhubh, Aonach Meadhoin, Sgurr a' Bhealaich Dheirg, Saileag

Route 32 A' Chralaig, Mullach Fraoch-choire

Route 33 Carn Ghluasaid, Sgurr nan Conbhairean, Sail Chaorainn

Route 34 Beinn Fhada, A' Ghlas bheinn

Route 35 Mullach na Dheiragain, Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan, An Socach

Route 36 Mam Sodhail, Carn Eige, Beinn Fhionnlaidh

Route 37 Tom a' Choinich, Toll Creagach

Route 38 An Socach (Glen Elchaig)

Route 39 An Riabhachan, Sgurr na Lapaich, Carn nan Gobhar

Route 40 Sgurr na Ruaidhe, Carn nan Gobhar, Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais, Sgurr Fhuar-thuill

Route 41 Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich, Lurg Mhor

Route 42 Sgurr Choinnich, Sgurr a' Chaorachain

Route 43 Maoile Lunndaidh

Route 44 Moruisg

Route 45 Maol Chean-dearg

Route 46 Beinn Liath Mhor, Sgorr Ruadh

Route 47 Sgurr nan Gillean

Route 48 Am Basteir, Bruach na Frithe

Route 49 Sgurr a' Mhadaidh, Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh

Route 50 Sgurr na Banachdich

Route 51 Sgurr Dearg (The Inaccessible Pinnacle), Sgurr Mhic Choinnich

Route 52 Sgurr Alasdair

Route 53 Sgurr Dubh Mor, Sgurr nan Eag

Route 54 Bla Bheinn

Route 55 Beinn Alligin - Tom na Gruagaich, Sgurr Mhor

Route 56 Liathach - Spidean a' Choire Leith, Mullach an Rathain

Route 57 Beinn Eighe - Ruadh Stac Mor, Spidean Coire nan Clach

Route 58 Slioch

Route 59 A' Chailleach, Sgurr Breac, Sgurr nan Each, Sgurr nan Clach Geala, Meall a' Chrasgaidh

Route 60 Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich, Sgurr Mor, Meall Gorm, An Coileachan

Route 61 Fionn Bheinn

Route 62 Am Faochagach

Route 63 Ben Wyvis - Glas Leathad Mor

Route 64 Ruadh Stac Mor, A' Mhaighdean, Beinn Tarsuinn, Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, Sgurr Ban

Route 65 Sgurr Fiona, Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill

Route 66 Eididh nan Clach Geala, Meall nan Ceapraichean, Cona' Mheall, Beinn Dearg

Route 67 Seana Bhraigh

Route 68 Conival, Ben More Assynt

Route 69 Ben Klibreck - Meal Nan Con

Route 70 Ben Hope

Appendix A Bibliography

Appendix B Contact Details

Appendix C Index of Munros (alphabetical)

Appendix D Index of Munros (by height)