Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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Parking

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7.63 km

Ben Hope North Ridge

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If the weather is on your side, an option for the confident is to not stop and turn around at the summit trig point. Continue on the path heading North …

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7.82 km

Ben Hope Summit

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Most travel long distances to reach the foot of the most northerly Munro, buoyed by the promise of magical coastal views of the Orkney Islands. Climb the broad south ridge, …

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9.64 km

View of Strathmore

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Should you need a breather - and you probably will, the views looking back over Strathmore are more than worth pausing to admire.

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11.2 km

Allt a' Mhuiseil Waterfalls

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It's a steep start. Several waterfalls on the Allt a' Mhuiseil offer a rewarding distraction for aching legs and lungs!

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11.7 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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7.43 km

4.22 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.43 km

4.22 km

< 100 m

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