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.
Corbetts
222 hills
Hills between 2,500ft and 3,000ft with at least 500ft of drop on all sides. Wilder than the Munros, fewer crowds, often better views.
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Grahams
231 hills
Hills between 2,000ft and 2,500ft. The most underrated list in Scotland — short days, big atmosphere, often very quiet.
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Donalds
89 hills
The Southern Uplands list. Rolling, grassy, accessible from the Central Belt and Borders. Perfect winter introductions.
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First Munro from Glasgow
5 options within 90 mins
We don't compete with WalkHighlands on Munro route cards. Instead: which Munro to do first, why, and how, from Glasgow. Ben Lomond, Ben Vorlich, the Arrochar Alps.
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Best Corbetts in Scotland
10 starter hills
The editorial shortlist. Ten Corbetts across Scotland that are worth the drive, from The Cobbler in the Arrochar Alps to Quinag in Assynt and Beinn Damh in Torridon.
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The Cobbler (Ben Arthur)
Deep-dive guide
Scotland's best-known hill that isn't a Munro. 884m, three rocky summits, and the eye-of-the-needle scramble that every hillwalker hears about. Full route guide.
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Latest hillwalking guides
Route writeups, skills articles and gear opinions.
- Hillwalking14 Apr 2026 · 19 min
The Cobbler (Ben Arthur): Why Scotland's Best Hill Isn't a Munro
The Cobbler is 884m, 16 metres short of Munro status, and the most recognisable hill in southern Scotland. Here's the full walker's guide — route, scramble, seasonal notes, and the story of the hill the Munro list missed.
Read → - Hillwalking14 Apr 2026 · 13 min
Your First Munro from Glasgow: 5 Hills Within 90 Minutes
You live in Glasgow, you want to bag your first Munro, and you don't want a four-hour drive. Here are the five closest Munros, ranked for first-timers with honest notes on difficulty, terrain and when to go.
Read → - Hillwalking14 Apr 2026 · 20 min
The 10 Best Corbetts in Scotland: A Hill-Bagger's Shortlist
The Corbetts are Scotland's under-appreciated hill list — 222 summits between 2,500 and 3,000 feet, quieter than the Munros, often harder, and frequently more interesting. Here are ten to start with, from beginner-friendly to proper Highland days.
Read → - Hillwalking13 Apr 2026 · 3 min
Why the Corbetts Beat the Munros
The Munros get all the attention. The Corbetts are wilder, quieter, often more interesting, and you don't have to fight crowds at the cairn. Here's the case.
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Tools to plan with
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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.