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The Top 12 Mountain Passes in Argyll and Bute

Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Argyll and Bute and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.

Last updated: November 21, 2025

Beinn Dorain

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Beinn Dorain is a 3,530-foot (1,076 m) Munro in the Scottish Highlands. It towers over the A82. Poet Duncan MacIntyre wrote fondly about this mountain in his works. When I …

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Beinn Sgulaird Summit

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Beinn Sgulaird is a 937m Munro mountain in the Scottish Highlands. It's a solitary Munro that can't really be linked easily with other Munros. I climbed it from Druimavuic where …

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Beinn Fhionnlaidh

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Beinn Fhionnlaidh is a 959m Munro mountain in the Scottish Highlands. I climbed it in July 2019 together with Sgor na h’Ulaidh. These hills can be climbed together from Glen …

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Loch Lyon to Bridge of Orchy Mountain Pass

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Rocky but beautiful mountain pass connecting Loch Lyon (and later Glen Lyon) to the Bridge of Orchy valley, where you can leave or enter the West Highland Way leading bypass …

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Scottish Highlands

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The Highlands are probably one of the few places that are clouded or covered in fog nicer than in a bright blue sky ☁️

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Stob Dàimh Summit

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Stob Dàimh the second Munro summit on the spectacular Cruachan massif, after Ben Cruachan itself. It affords glorious views back towards its pointy parent, as well as north towards Glen …

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Beinn Eunaich

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Beinn Eunaich is a 3,245-foot (989 m) Munro in the Scottish Highlands. It’s often climbed alongside Beinn a' Chochuill, but can also be linked to Ben Cruachan and Stob Diamh. …

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Bealach a' Mhaim

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Bealach a' Mhaim is a high and wild bealach between the summits of Beinn Narnain, Beinn Ìme and the Cobbler in the Arrochar Allps. Five trails converage here, the most …

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Cairn at Bealach Between Beinn Dòrain and Beinn an Dòthaidh

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This large cairn marks the centre and lowest point between Beinn Dòrain & Beinn an Dòthaidh. A good spot to sit and enjoy the views down towards Loch Lyon to …

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Lairig Lanachain Pass

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Lairig lanachain is a 2,388-foot (728 m) bealach between the Munro summits of Beinn a' Chochuill and Beinn Eunaich. The two are usually linked in one high-level hike, so the …

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The Top 12 Mountain Passes in Argyll and Bute

Beinn Dorain

Beinn Sgulaird Summit

Beinn Fhionnlaidh

Loch Lyon to Bridge of Orchy Mountain Pass

Scottish Highlands

Stob Dàimh Summit

Beinn Eunaich

Bealach a' Mhaim

Cairn at Bealach Between Beinn Dòrain and Beinn an Dòthaidh

Lairig Lanachain Pass

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