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Mountain Hikes in the Northwest Highlands

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Want to explore more of the mountains? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes in the Northwest Highlands to bring you the top 12 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 Northwest Highlands.

Ben Nevis – See loop from Glen Nevis
Expert
07:11
8.37 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
Loch Coire Mhic Fhearchair – Loch Coire Mhic Fhearchair loop from Torridon
Expert
06:50
10.6 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
Loch Coire Mhic Fhearchair loop from Torridon
Expert
05:24
8.68 mi
The Saddle loop from Inverinate
Expert
06:44
7.46 mi
Ben Nevis loop from Glen Nevis
Expert
07:24
9.53 mi
Summit of Stob Ban loop from Glen Nevis
Expert
04:31
5.90 mi

The 12 best mountain hikes in the Northwest 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

    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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    3
    3

    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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    4
    4

    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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    5
    5

    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.
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    6
    6

    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.
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    7
    7

    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.
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    8
    8

    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.
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    9
    9

    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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    10
    10

    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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    11
    11

    Ben Nevis loop from Glen Nevis

    07:24
    9.53 mi
    1.3 mph
    4,000 ft
    4,000 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (2)

    5

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    12
    12

    Summit of Stob Ban loop from Glen Nevis

    04:31
    5.90 mi
    1.3 mph
    2,900 ft
    2,900 ft
    Expert

    3.0

    (1)

    4

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