The best mountain hikes in the Highlands
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Last updated: October 12, 2025
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1. Lochan a’ Choire Campsite – Ben Nevis Summit loop from Glen Nevis
16.4km
08:02
1,310m
1,310m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.8
(16)
85
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2. Fingal's Rock – Old Man of Storr loop from Kensaleyre
6.81km
02:45
340m
340m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.6
(8)
42
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3. Coire Gabhail (Hidden Valley) – View of Stob Coire Sgreamhach loop from Kentallen
11.7km
06:49
1,180m
1,180m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.8
(5)
40
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4. Ben Macdui Summit – Cairn Gorm Summit loop from Boat of Garten
19.2km
06:59
910m
910m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
(8)
45
hikers
5. Fir Bhreugach (328 m) – Meall na Suiramach loop from Staffin
6.85km
02:46
290m
290m
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
(3)
31
hikers
6. Stob Dearg Summit – Stob na Broige loop from Bridge of Orchy
14.5km
07:20
1,010m
1,010m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
(3)
40
hikers
7. Kilt Rock and Mealt Falls – The Old Man of Storr loop from Kensaleyre
4.05km
01:55
290m
290m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5.0
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29
hikers
8. Stob Coire nan Lochan Summit loop from Kentallen
8.55km
05:07
970m
970m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
(4)
21
hikers
9. Ben Nevis Summit – Càrn Mòr Dearg Arête loop from Glen Nevis
16.8km
08:01
1,250m
1,250m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
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24
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10. Stac Pollaidh (East Summit) loop from Badenscallie
4.41km
02:37
440m
440m
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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