Scotland's 282 Munros, the mountains over 3000ft, represent the ultimate challenge in British hillwalking. This first volume covers 139 of them across the southern, central and western Highlands, from Ben Lomond above Loch Lomond and the ridges of Glencoe to the remote plateau of Ben Alder and the summit of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles.

This fourth edition Cicerone guidebook by Steve Kew presents 69 routes across some of Scotland's most iconic mountain terrain, with walks ranging from 7 to 48km (4 to 30 miles) and requiring good fitness, navigation skills and experience in remote mountainous terrain. Clear route descriptions are paired with 1:100,000 mapping, with notes on parking, accommodation and access for every route.

• 69 routes are included covering 139 Munros across the southern, central and western Highlands, including Ben Nevis, Ben Lomond, Schiehallion, Ben Lawers, the Mamores, the Grey Corries and the Arrochar Alps
• Areas covered in full include Glencoe, Bridge of Orchy, Glen Shee, Ben Alder and the Isle of Mull, with routes taking in some of the most celebrated mountain landscapes in Scotland
• Clear route descriptions are provided with 1:100,000 mapping, honest difficulty notes and guidance on scrambling, ridge walking, river crossings and the navigation skills required for each route
• Notes on maps, parking, accommodation and access for each route, making it straightforward to plan a day on the Munros from any of the main centres, including Fort William, Glencoe, Crianlarich and Pitlochry
• Gaelic mountain name pronunciation and translation included for every summit, helping walkers engage with the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of the Scottish Highlands

Bagging all 139 Munros in this volume is an achievement in itself, but each summit offers far more than a tick on a list — from the Aonach Eagach ridge in Glencoe, one of the most exhilarating ridge walks in Scotland, to the vast solitude of Ben Alder's remote plateau. This guidebook gives every walker the tools to meet that challenge with confidence.

Walking the Munros Vol 1 is one half of a two-volume set covering all 282 Scottish Munros. Pair it with Walking the Munros Vol 2 Northern Highlands and the Cairngorms for the complete Munro-bagging companion to Scotland's mountains.

Walking the Munros Vol 1 – Southern, Central and Western Highlands - Quick Facts

Area: Southern, Central and Western Highlands, Scotland; Isle of Mull 
Munros covered: 139 of Scotland's 282 Munros 
Total routes: 69 
Route distances: 7 to 48km (4 to 30 miles) 
What are Munros: Scottish mountains over 3000ft (914m) 
Summits include: Ben Nevis, Ben Lomond, Schiehallion, Ben Lawers, Aonach Eagach, Buachaille Etive Mor, Ben Alder, Ben More (Mull), Ben Cruachan 
Areas covered: Ben Nevis and the Aonachs, Grey Corries, Mamores, Glencoe, Appin, Bridge of Orchy, Crianlarich, Arrochar Alps, Loch Tay, Glen Shee, Lochnagar, Drumochter, Isle of Mull 
Centres: Fort William, Glencoe, Crianlarich, Tyndrum, Killin, Pitlochry, Braemar, Dalwhinnie, Spean Bridge, Arrochar 
Difficulty: Challenging — requires good fitness, navigation skills and experience in remote mountainous terrain; some routes involve scrambling, ridge walking and river crossings 
Best season: April/May to October; winter conditions require mountaineering skills, experience and appropriate equipment 
Mapping: 1:100,000 maps included for every route 
Special features: Gaelic mountain name pronunciation and translation; cycling approach options on longer routes 
Companion volume: Walking the Munros Vol 2 — Northern Highlands and the Cairngorms 

Author Highlight

“Some people may deride those who are working through the Munros, as if the act of ticking them off a list somehow corrupts an otherwise pure experience of mountaineering. In my experience, the opposite is true. By accepting the challenge of doing them all, you open yourself up to a host of new experiences, and you find yourself in a variety of mountain situations that you might never have otherwise experienced.”

- Steve Kew, author of Walking the Munros Vol 1 - Southern, Central and Western Highlands
 

Overview Maps

Symbols used on route maps

Area Map 1

Area Map 2

Area Map 3

Area Map 4

Area Map 5

INTRODUCTION

Nevis

Route 1 Ben Nevis, Carn Mor Dearg

The Aonachs

Route 2 Aonach Mor, Aonach Beag

The Grey Corries

Route 3 Stob Ban, Stob Choire Claurigh, Stob Coire an Laoigh

Route 4 Sgurr Choinnich Mor

Mamores

Route 5 Mullach nan Coirean, Stob Ban, Sgurr a’ Mhaim

Route 6 Na Gruagaichean, An Gearanach, Stob Coire a’ Chairn, 
Am Bodach

Route 7 Sgurr Eilde Mor, Binnein Beag, Binnein Mor

Loch Treig

Route 8 Stob a’ Choire Mheadhoin, Stob Coire Easain

Route 9 Stob Coire Sgriodain, Chno Dearg

Ardverikie

Route 10 Beinn a’ Chlachair, Geal Charn, Creag Pitridh

Loch Ossian

Route 11 Beinn Eibhinn, Aonach Beag

Route 12 Beinn na Lap

Route 13 Carn Dearg, Sgor Gaibhre

Ben Alder

Route 14 Ben Alder, Beinn Bheoil

Route 15 Geal Charn, Carn Dearg

Drumochter

Route 16 Sgairneach Mhor, Beinn Udlamain, A’ Mharconaich, 
Geal Charn

Route 17 Meall Chuaich

Route 18 A’ Bhuidheanach Bheag, Carn na Caim

Atholl

Route 19 Beinn Dearg

Route 20 Carn a’ Chlamain

Beinn A’ Ghlo

Route 21 Carn Liath, Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain, Carn nan Gabhar

Glen Shee

Route 22 Glas Tulaichean, Carn an Righ

Route 23 Creag Leacach, Glas Maol, Cairn of Claise, Tom Buidhe, 
Tolmount, Carn an Tuirc

Route 24 Carn a’ Gheoidh, The Cairnwell, Carn Aosda

Route 25 An Socach

The Lochnagar Hills

Route 26 Cac Carn Beag, Carn a’ Choire Bhaidheach, 
Carn an t-Sagairt Mor, Cairn Bannoch, Broad Cairn

Glen Clova

Route 27 Mayar, Driesh

Glen Esk

Route 28 Mount Keen

Mull

Route 29 Ben More (Isle of Mull)

Ballachulish

Route 30 Beinn a’ Bheithir – Sgorr Dhonuill, Sgorr Dhearg

Glen Coe

Route 31 Aonach Eagach – Meall Dearg, Sgorr nam Fiannaidh

Route 32 Bidean nam Bian, Stob Coire Sgreamhach

Route 33 Buachaille Etive Mor – Stob Dearg, Stob na Broige

Route 34 Buachaille Etive Beag – Stob Dubh, Stob Coire Raineach

Appin

Route 35 Beinn Sgulaird

Route 36 Sgor na h-Ulaidh

Route 37 Beinn Fhionnlaidh

Etive

Route 38 Ben Starav, Beinn nan Aighenan, Glas Bheinn Mhor

Route 39 Stob Coir’ an Albannaich, Meall nan Eun

Blackmount

Route 40 Creise, Meall a’ Bhuiridh

Route 41 Stob a’ Choire Odhair, Stob Ghabhar

Bridge of Orchy

Route 42 Beinn Achaladair, Beinn a’ Chreachain

Route 43 Beinn Mhanach

Route 44 Beinn Dorain, Beinn an Dothaidh

Cruachan

Route 45 Ben Cruachan, Stob Diamh

Route 46 Beinn a’ Chochuill, Beinn Eunaich

Tyndrum

Route 47 Ben Lui, Beinn a’ Chleibh, Ben Oss, Beinn Dubhchraig

Glen Lyon

Route 48 Meall Buidhe

Route 49 Stuchd an Lochain

Route 50 Carn Gorm, Meall Garbh, Carn Mairg, Meall na Aighean 
(Creag Mhor)

Route 51 Schiehallion

Glen Lochay

Route 52 Creag Mhor, Beinn Heasgarnich

Route 53 Ben Challum

Route 54 Meall Glas, Sgiath Chuil

Route 55 Meall Ghaordaidh

Loch Tay

Route 56 Meall nan Tarmachan

Route 57 Beinn Ghlas, Ben Lawers, An Stuc, Meall Garbh, 
Meall Greigh

Route 58 Meall Corranaich, Meall a’ Choire Leith

Glen Lednock

Route 59 Ben Chonzie

Crianlarich

Route 60 Beinn Chabhair

Route 61 An Caisteal, Beinn a’ Chroin

Route 62 Cruach Ardrain, Beinn Tulaichean

Route 63 Ben More, Stob Binnein

Loch Earn

Route 64 Ben Vorlich (Callander), Stuc a’ Chroin

Arrochar

Route 65 Beinn Bhuidhe

Route 66 Ben Vorlich (Inveruglas)

Route 67 Ben Vane

Route 68 Beinn Narnain, Beinn Ime

Lomond

Route 69 Ben Lomond

Appendix A Bibliography

Appendix B Contact Details

Appendix C Index of Munros (alphabetical)

Appendix D Index of Munros (by height)

Seasons

The guide is intended for summer hillwalkers (usually April/May to October in Scotland). In winter conditions the routes become more serious mountaineering expeditions requiring appropriate skills, equipment and experience.

Centres

Arrochar, Crianlarich, Killin, Pitlochry, Tyndrum, Glencoe, Fort William, Spean Bridge, Dalwhinnie, Braemar, Glenshee

Difficulty

Most of the Munros are straightforward walks but some involve ridge walking, scrambling, river crossing and, in one or two instances, climbing. Route difficulties are clearly described with an indication of the skills needed, although an ability to navigate and to adjust plans in light of prevailing weather is assumed.

Must See

69 routes in Glencoe, Glen Shee and the southern Cairngorms, the Mamores, Mull, Ben Alder, Ben Nevis and the Aonachs, Schiehallion, Ben Lawers, Ben Lomond and the 'Arrochar Alps'. The routes take you to Loch Tay, Loch Ericht, Loch Etive, Loch Lyon, Loch Lomond, Loch Earn, Loch Leven and others.

January 2022

Author updates Route 16

November 2021

Ben Vane

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