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Mountain Hikes in the Highlands

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Want to explore more of the mountains in Scotland? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes in the Highlands to bring you the top 20 routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike in the Highlands.

Ben Nevis – See loop from Glen Nevis
Expert
07:11
8.37 mi
Top of Stob Coire nan Lochan – Bidean nam Bian loop from Kinlochbeg
Expert
05:58
7.05 mi
Ben Macdui loop from Base Station
Expert
05:47
10.3 mi
Top of Stob Dearg – Stob Na Doire loop from Bridge of Orchy
Expert
05:56
7.40 mi
The old man of Storr loop from Port Failthe
Intermediate
01:49
2.43 mi
Mountaineering loop from Aviemore
Intermediate
03:08
5.49 mi
Top of Stob Coire nan Lochan loop from Kinlochbeg
Expert
04:50
5.91 mi
Summit of Beinn Alligin – Summit of Tom na Gruagaich loop from Inveralligin
Expert
06:12
6.75 mi
Mountaineering loop from Glencoe
Intermediate
03:13
4.03 mi
Blà Bheinn loop from Broadford
Expert
04:19
5.20 mi
Summit of Cairn Gorm – Windy Ridge Path loop from Base Station
Intermediate
04:22
6.97 mi
Loch Coire Mhic Fhearchair – Loch Coire Mhic Fhearchair loop from Torridon
Expert
06:50
10.6 mi
Top of Sgor nam Flannaidh loop from Kinlochbeg
Expert
07:43
7.65 mi
Summit of Stob Ban – Summit of Mullach nan Coirean loop from Glen Nevis
Expert
05:22
8.37 mi
Sgorr Dhearg loop from Ballachulish
Expert
06:27
8.76 mi
View of Suilven – Suilven loop from Lochinver
Expert
06:50
12.6 mi
Meall Fuar-mhonaidh loop from Foyers
Intermediate
03:07
5.72 mi
Munro Carn Dearg – Munro A'Chailleach loop from Newtonmore
Expert
07:17
14.6 mi
Loch Coire Mhic Fhearchair loop from Torridon
Expert
05:24
8.68 mi
The Saddle loop from Inverinate
Expert
06:44
7.46 mi

The 20 best mountain hikes in the Highlands

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    Ben Nevis – See loop from Glen Nevis

    07:11
    8.37 mi
    1.2 mph
    4,275 ft
    4,275 ft
    Expert

    4.6

    (19)

    247

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    2
    2

    Top of Stob Coire nan Lochan – Bidean nam Bian loop from Kinlochbeg

    05:58
    7.05 mi
    1.2 mph
    3,475 ft
    3,475 ft
    Expert

    4.6

    (5)

    35

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    3
    3

    Ben Macdui loop from Base Station

    05:47
    10.3 mi
    1.8 mph
    2,500 ft
    2,475 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (1)

    21

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    4
    4

    Top of Stob Dearg – Stob Na Doire loop from Bridge of Orchy

    05:56
    7.40 mi
    1.2 mph
    2,775 ft
    2,775 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (2)

    15

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    5
    5

    The old man of Storr loop from Port Failthe

    01:49
    2.43 mi
    1.3 mph
    900 ft
    900 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (4)

    23

    Intermediate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    6
    6

    Mountaineering loop from Aviemore

    03:08
    5.49 mi
    1.7 mph
    1,650 ft
    1,650 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    16

    Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    7
    7

    Top of Stob Coire nan Lochan loop from Kinlochbeg

    04:50
    5.91 mi
    1.2 mph
    3,150 ft
    3,150 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (1)

    19

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    8
    8

    Summit of Beinn Alligin – Summit of Tom na Gruagaich loop from Inveralligin

    06:12
    6.75 mi
    1.1 mph
    3,425 ft
    3,425 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (1)

    12

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    9
    9

    Mountaineering loop from Glencoe

    03:13
    4.03 mi
    1.3 mph
    2,175 ft
    2,175 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (2)

    12

    Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    10
    10

    Blà Bheinn loop from Broadford

    04:19
    5.20 mi
    1.2 mph
    2,800 ft
    2,800 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (1)

    15

    Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    11
    11

    Summit of Cairn Gorm – Windy Ridge Path loop from Base Station

    04:22
    6.97 mi
    1.6 mph
    2,400 ft
    2,375 ft
    Intermediate

    11

    Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    12
    12

    Loch Coire Mhic Fhearchair – Loch Coire Mhic Fhearchair loop from Torridon

    06:50
    10.6 mi
    1.5 mph
    3,175 ft
    3,175 ft
    Expert

    11

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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  14. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    13
    13

    Top of Sgor nam Flannaidh loop from Kinlochbeg

    07:43
    7.65 mi
    1.0 mph
    3,200 ft
    3,200 ft
    Expert

    12

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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  15. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    14
    14

    Summit of Stob Ban – Summit of Mullach nan Coirean loop from Glen Nevis

    05:22
    8.37 mi
    1.6 mph
    3,400 ft
    3,400 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (1)

    9

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
    View
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    15
    15

    Sgorr Dhearg loop from Ballachulish

    06:27
    8.76 mi
    1.4 mph
    3,375 ft
    3,400 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (1)

    9

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
    View
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    16
    16

    View of Suilven – Suilven loop from Lochinver

    06:50
    12.6 mi
    1.8 mph
    2,400 ft
    2,400 ft
    Expert

    8

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
    View
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    17
    17

    Meall Fuar-mhonaidh loop from Foyers

    03:07
    5.72 mi
    1.8 mph
    1,600 ft
    1,600 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    7

    Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
    View
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    18
    18

    Munro Carn Dearg – Munro A'Chailleach loop from Newtonmore

    07:17
    14.6 mi
    2.0 mph
    2,750 ft
    2,725 ft
    Expert

    7

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    19
    19

    Loch Coire Mhic Fhearchair loop from Torridon

    05:24
    8.68 mi
    1.6 mph
    1,675 ft
    1,675 ft
    Expert

    5

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    20
    20

    The Saddle loop from Inverinate

    06:44
    7.46 mi
    1.1 mph
    3,575 ft
    3,575 ft
    Expert

    5

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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