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Hillwalking

Scotland's hills, properly covered.

Corbetts, Grahams, Donalds and beginner Munro guides. Honest about conditions, kit and what each hill is actually like.

Where to start

Six routes into Scottish hillwalking. Pick the list that suits where you live and how far up the learning curve you are.

Tools to plan with

Build a kit list, track your bagging, compare two routes side by side.

Common questions

What is a Corbett, exactly?
A Scottish hill between 2,500ft (762m) and 3,000ft (914m) with a drop of at least 500ft (152m) on all sides. There are 222 of them, named after John Rooke Corbett who compiled the list in the 1920s.
Are Grahams the same as Fionas?
Same hills, different names, same height bracket (2,000–2,500ft). Originally compiled by Fiona Torbet (née Graham). The SMC adopted "Graham" but Fiona is sometimes used in older guidebooks.
Do I need winter skills for Scottish hills?
Above 600m, between roughly November and April, you should expect winter conditions. That means ice axe, crampons, the skills to use them, and the judgement to read avalanche forecasts. Without those, stick to lower hills until you have learned.
Where should I start as a beginner?
Honestly? A Donald or a low Graham close to where you live. Get the navigation and kit dialled on a half-day before you commit to an eight-hour Munro day. We have city-specific first-Munro guides for when you are ready.