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Scotland's Munros

282 mountains over 3,000ft (914.4m). The original Scottish hill list and the one most walkers start with.

The Munros are named after Sir Hugh Munro, who published the first list of Scottish peaks over 3,000ft in 1891. The current list stands at 282 summits, from Ben Nevis (1,345m) to the modest Beinn Teallach (915m). Over 7,000 people have completed all 282 — “compleating” in the traditional spelling — making the Munros by far the most popular Scottish hill list.

That popularity is a double-edged sword. The most accessible Munros — Ben Lomond, Buachaille Etive Mòr, the Cairnwell — see thousands of walkers every year, with worn paths and busy car parks. But the list also includes genuinely remote mountains in Knoydart, Fisherfield and the far north-west that see fewer visitors per year than many Corbetts.

Every Munro demands proper mountain equipment and navigation skills. These are serious mountains: weather can change in minutes, snow lies on north-facing slopes well into May, and the higher summits spend more days in cloud than out of it. Start with a guided walk or an easier peak like Ben Lomond or Schiehallion before committing to wilder ground.

Coverage note: we currently have full guides for 282 of 282 munros. The rest are being written and will appear here as they go live. Log all your completions in the Hill Tracker.

Map of Munros

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Tip: click a marker for the hill name and link to the full guide.

All Munros with route guides