Central Scotland
Walks Near Glasgow
127 hills within 70km — 23 Munros, 27 Corbetts, 45 Grahams, 32 Donalds. Sorted by straight-line distance.
Glasgow is better placed than Edinburgh for hill access — the nearest Munros (Ben Lomond, The Cobbler) are under an hour away by train or car. The Campsie Fells and Loch Lomond are easily accessible for half-day walks. Within 70km the terrain covers Loch Lomond, the Arrochar Alps, Trossachs, and the southern Perthshire hills — giving the widest variety of day-walk options of any Scottish city.
ScotRail from Glasgow Queen Street to Balloch (45 min, Loch Lomond gateway), Arrochar & Tarbet (1h20, Cobbler and Ben Vorlich), Milngavie (30 min, West Highland Way start). Citylink buses serve Tyndrum (2h) and Callander (1h). Car gives fastest access: A82 north-west to Loch Lomond and Arrochar, A81 north to Aberfoyle and Trossachs.
Top walks near Glasgow
The Cobbler
Train to Arrochar & Tarbet then direct path from the station. One of Scotland's finest non-Munro hills — spectacular summit rocks, 884m. 1h20 by train from Glasgow Queen Street.
45km from Glasgow
Ben Lomond
Closest Munro to Glasgow at 974m. Train to Balloch then bus/water taxi to Rowardennan. The Tourist Route is well-graded with good paths throughout.
40km from Glasgow
Conic Hill (Balmaha)
Short, spectacular Loch Lomond walk on the Highland Boundary Fault — 361m summit with exceptional views, 2h round trip. Drive to Balmaha (40 min) or bus to Balloch then taxi.
35km from Glasgow
When to go
Glasgow's proximity to the hills means year-round walking is genuinely practical. Ben Lomond and The Cobbler are busy June–September but manageable year-round with early starts. The Campsie Fells are excellent November–March for quieter winter days. Loch Lomond and Balmaha paths are busy at summer weekends — mid-week visits dramatically reduce congestion on the lower paths. Spring (April–May) gives the best combination of good weather, long daylight, and smaller crowds.
All hills within 70km of Glasgow
| Hill | Type | Height | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beinn Chaorach | Graham | 713m | 40km |
| Mid Hill (Beinn Dubh) | Graham | 656.9m | 41km |
| Beinn Eich | Graham | 701.5m | 41km |
| Ben Venue | Graham | 729.5m | 42km |
| Beinn a' Mhanaich | Graham | 709m | 43km |
| Ben Lomond | Munro | 973.7m | 43km |
| Doune Hill | Graham | 734.5m | 43km |
| Beinn Bhreac | Graham | 680.8m | 44km |
| Ben Ledi | Corbett | 878.6m | 44km |
| Blairdenon Hill | Donald | 631.9m | 45km |
| Cruinn a' Bheinn | Graham | 632.5m | 45km |
| Tullich Hill | Graham | 633.1m | 46km |
| Ben Cleuch | Graham | 721m | 47km |
| Ben Cleuch | Donald | 721m | 47km |
| Uamh Bheag | Graham | 665.8m | 47km |
| Uamh Bheag | Donald | 665.8m | 47km |
| Tinto | Graham | 711.6m | 48km |
| Benvane | Corbett | 821m | 48km |
| King's Seat Hill | Donald | 648m | 48km |
| Tinto | Donald | 711.6m | 49km |
| Beinn Ruadh | Graham | 664.6m | 49km |
| Beinn nan Eun | Donald | 631m | 49km |
| Tarmangie Hill | Donald | 645m | 50km |
| Beinn Each | Corbett | 811.2m | 50km |
| Cnoc Coinnich | Corbett | 763.5m | 50km |
| The Brack | Corbett | 787.5m | 51km |
| The Cobbler (Ben Arthur) | Corbett | 884m | 51km |
| Sgiath a' Chaise | Graham | 644.2m | 51km |
| Cruach nan Capull | Graham | 612m | 51km |
| Stuc a' Chroin | Munro | 973m | 52km |
| Cnoc Coinnich | Graham | 763.5m | 52km |
| Beinn Narnain | Munro | 926.8m | 52km |
| Beinn Stacach (Ceann na Baintighearna] [Stob Fear-tomhais] [Beinn Stacath) | Corbett | 771.8m | 52km |
| Cruach nam Miseag | Graham | 607m | 52km |
| Stob Breac | Graham | 686.4m | 53km |
| Beinn a' Choin | Corbett | 768.7m | 53km |
| Innerdownie | Donald | 610m | 53km |
| Sgorach Mor | Graham | 602.2m | 53km |
| Stob a' Choin | Corbett | 867.2m | 53km |
| Cruach Neuran | Graham | 607m | 53km |
| Meall na Fearna | Corbett | 810m | 53km |
| Creag Mhor | Graham | 659.8m | 53km |
| Ben Vorlich | Munro | 985.3m | 53km |
| Meall Mor | Graham | 746m | 54km |
| Ben Donich | Corbett | 846.5m | 54km |
| Beinn Bheag | Graham | 619.8m | 54km |
| Creag na h-Eararuidh (Stuc na Cabaig) | Graham | 708.3m | 54km |
| Ben Vane | Munro | 915.76m | 54km |
| Beinn Ime | Munro | 1012.2m | 54km |
| Beinn Bheula | Corbett | 779m | 54km |
| Beinn Mhor | Graham | 741.5m | 54km |
| Beinn Luibhean | Corbett | 859.7m | 55km |
| Ben Vorlich | Munro | 942.8m | 55km |
| Beinn Lochain | Graham | 702.9m | 55km |
| Beinn an Lochain | Corbett | 901.7m | 56km |
| Creag Tharsuinn | Graham | 643m | 56km |
| Beinn Tulaichean | Munro | 945.8m | 57km |
| Beinn a' Chroin | Munro | 941.4m | 57km |
| Mor Bheinn | Graham | 640.3m | 57km |
| Beinn Chabhair | Munro | 932.2m | 57km |
| An Caisteal | Munro | 995.9m | 58km |
| Hudderstone | Donald | 626m | 58km |
| Stob Coire Creagach (Binnein an Fhidhleir) | Corbett | 817.8m | 58km |
| Meall an t-Seallaidh | Corbett | 852.7m | 58km |
| Stob an Eas | Graham | 732m | 58km |
| Cruach nam Mult | Graham | 611.2m | 58km |
| Cruach Ardrain | Munro | 1045.9m | 58km |
| The Stob | Graham | 753.6m | 58km |
| Culter Fell | Graham | 748.4m | 59km |
| Culter Fell | Donald | 748.4m | 59km |
| Stob Binnein | Munro | 1164.8m | 59km |
| Chapelgill Hill | Donald | 697.8m | 59km |
| Blackcraig Hill | Graham | 700.9m | 60km |
| Blackcraig Hill | Donald | 700.9m | 60km |
| Creag Mac Ranaich | Corbett | 808.6m | 60km |
| Beinn Damhain | Graham | 684.2m | 60km |
| Ben More | Munro | 1173.9m | 61km |
| Lousie Wood Law (Louise Wood Law) | Donald | 619m | 61km |
| Creag Each | Graham | 673.7m | 61km |
| Dun Law | Donald | 675.7m | 61km |
| Hillshaw Head | Donald | 652m | 61km |
| Gathersnow Hill | Graham | 689.5m | 61km |
| Gathersnow Hill | Donald | 689.5m | 61km |
| Blacklorg Hill | Donald | 681m | 62km |
| Meall Buidhe | Graham | 719.2m | 62km |
| Green Lowther | Graham | 732m | 62km |
| Green Lowther | Donald | 732m | 62km |
| Lowther Hill | Donald | 725m | 62km |
| Meall an Fhudair | Corbett | 764m | 62km |
| East Mount Lowther | Donald | 631m | 63km |
| Creag Ruadh | Graham | 712.3m | 64km |
| Windy Standard | Graham | 697.9m | 64km |
| Windy Standard | Donald | 697.9m | 64km |
| Alhang | Donald | 642m | 65km |
| Goat Fell | Corbett | 875m | 65km |
| Fiarach | Graham | 652.2m | 65km |
| Drumelzier Law | Donald | 668m | 65km |
| Beinn Bhuidhe | Munro | 948.5m | 66km |
| Caisteal Abhail | Corbett | 859m | 66km |
| Cir Mhor | Corbett | 798.1m | 66km |
| Beinn Dubhchraig | Munro | 978.6m | 66km |
| Ben Oss | Munro | 1029.8m | 67km |
| Creag Gharbh | Graham | 637.4m | 67km |
| Sgiath Chuil | Munro | 920.1m | 67km |
| Middle Hill | Donald | 717.2m | 67km |
| Beinn nan Imirean | Corbett | 848.3m | 67km |
| Well Hill | Graham | 606m | 67km |
| Moorbrock Hill | Donald | 651.4m | 67km |
| Pykestone Hill | Donald | 737m | 67km |
| Creag Uchdag | Corbett | 878.8m | 67km |
| Ben Chonzie | Munro | 930.4m | 68km |
| Beinn Tarsuinn | Corbett | 826m | 68km |
| Cairnsmore of Carsphairn | Corbett | 797m | 68km |
| Comb Law | Donald | 645m | 68km |
| Meall nan Gabhar | Graham | 744m | 68km |
| Broad Law | Donald | 840.1m | 68km |
| Meall Glas | Munro | 959.3m | 68km |
| Auchnafree Hill | Corbett | 787.4m | 68km |
| Ben Lui (Beinn Laoigh) | Munro | 1131.4m | 69km |
| Beinn a' Chleibh | Munro | 916.3m | 69km |
| Cairnsmore of Carsphairn | Donald | 797m | 69km |
| Beinn Challuim (Ben Challum) | Munro | 1024.9m | 70km |
| Broad Law | Corbett | 840.1m | 70km |
| Talla Cleuch Head | Donald | 691m | 70km |
| Dollar Law | Donald | 817m | 70km |
| Ballencleuch Law | Graham | 691.4m | 70km |
| Ballencleuch Law | Donald | 691.4m | 70km |
Distance is straight-line (as the crow flies) from Glasgow city centre — not drive or walk distance. Radius: 70km.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the nearest Munro to Glasgow?
- Ben Lomond (974m) at Rowardennan is approximately 40km from Glasgow city centre — roughly 45 minutes by car. By public transport (train to Balloch then bus/water taxi to Rowardennan), allow 1h30–2h. It is Scotland's most southerly Munro and one of the most popular.
- Can I reach Scottish hills from Glasgow without a car?
- Glasgow has exceptional public transport access to hills. ScotRail trains serve Arrochar & Tarbet (The Cobbler, Ben Vorlich by Loch Lomond) and Balloch (Ben Lomond). The West Highland Way starts at Milngavie (30 min by train). Citylink coaches serve Tyndrum and further north.
- How far is Ben Nevis from Glasgow?
- Ben Nevis is approximately 165km from Glasgow by road (A82), taking around 2h30–3h depending on traffic through the Rest and Be Thankful. The Scottish Citylink coach from Buchanan Bus Station to Fort William takes 3h. Most Glasgow-based hillwalkers treat Ben Nevis as an overnight trip.
- What are the best easy day walks from Glasgow?
- Conic Hill at Balmaha (40 min drive) gives exceptional Loch Lomond views with minimal effort. The Whangie (Kilpatrick Hills, 30 min drive) is a popular short rock feature walk. The Campsie Fells (30 min north) offer good ridge walking with wide views. All are suitable for regular walkers without Munro experience.
Walks near other towns
Eat, drink and stay in Glasgow
The SCOT network covering the same town — travel context, food and drink, and non-hill alternatives.
Nearby distillery: Auchentoshan
Clydebank — Scotland's only triple-distilled single malt; 10 min from Glasgow
14km from Glasgow
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On Birdie BraeGlasgow while they golf
City galleries, West End cafes, Necropolis — fits between Loch Lomond and Ayrshire courses
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