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Munro map of Scotland

Scotland has 282 Munros, the mountains over 3,000 feet. The highest is Ben Nevis at 1,345 m, and the lowest is Beinn Teallach at 915 m.

Munros in Scotland282
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List of Munros by height

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1Ben NevisBeinn Nibheis1,345 mFort William to Loch Treig & Loch LevenNN166712
2Ben MacduiBeinn Macduibh1,309 mCairngormsNN988989
3Braeriach1,296 mCairngormsNN953999
4Cairn Toul1,292 mCairngormsNN963972
5Sgor an Lochain Uaine1,258 mCairngormsNN954976
6Cairn Gorm1,245 mCairngormsNJ005040
7Aonach Beag1,234 mFort William to Loch Treig & Loch LevenNN197715
8Carn Mor Dearg1,221 mFort William to Loch Treig & Loch LevenNN177721
9Aonach Mor1,220 mFort William to Loch Treig & Loch LevenNN193729
10Ben Lawers1,214 mGlen Lyon to Glen Dochart & Loch TayNN635414
11Beinn a' BhuirdBeinn a' Bhuird North Top1,196 mCairngormsNJ092006
12Beinn Mheadhoin1,183 mCairngormsNJ024016
13Carn Eighe1,183 mLoch Duich to CannichNH123261
14Mam Sodhail1,179 mLoch Duich to CannichNH120253
15Stob Choire Claurigh1,178 mFort William to Loch Treig & Loch LevenNN261738
16Ben More1,174 mLoch Lomond to StrathyreNN432244
17Ben Avon - Leabaidh an Daimh Bhuidhe1,172 mCairngormsNJ131018
18Stob Binnein1,165 mLoch Lomond to StrathyreNN434227
19Beinn Bhrotain1,157 mCairngormsNN954922
20Derry Cairngorm1,156 mCairngormsNO017980
21Lochnagar - Cac Carn Beag1,156 mBraemar to MontroseNO243861
22Sgurr na Lapaich1,152 mKillilan to InvernessNH161351
23Sgurr nan CeathramhnanSgurr nan Ceathreamhnan1,150 mLoch Duich to CannichNH057228
24Bidean nam Bian1,149 mLoch Linnhe to Loch EtiveNN143542
25Ben Alder1,148 mLoch Treig to Loch ErichtNN496718
26Ben LuiBeinn Laoigh1,131 mInveraray to CrianlarichNN266262
27Geal-charn1,131 mLoch Treig to Loch ErichtNN469746
28Binnein Mor1,129 mFort William to Loch Treig & Loch LevenNN212663
29Creag Meagaidh1,128 mLoch Lochy to Loch LagganNN418875
30An Riabhachan1,128 mKillilan to InvernessNH133344
31Ben Cruachan1,127 mGlen Etive to Glen LochyNN069304
32Meall Garbh1,123 mGlen Lyon to Glen Dochart & Loch TayNN644437
33Beinn a' Ghlo - Carn nan Gabhar1,122 mPitlochry to Braemar & BlairgowrieNN971733
34A' ChraileagA' Chralaig1,119 mGlen Affric to Glen MoristonNH094147
35An Stuc1,117 mGlen Lyon to Glen Dochart & Loch TayNN638431
36Stob Coire an Laoigh1,117 mFort William to Loch Treig & Loch LevenNN239725
37Sgor Gaoith1,116 mCairngormsNN903989
38Aonach Beag1,116 mLoch Treig to Loch ErichtNN457741
39Stob Coire Easain1,115 mFort William to Loch Treig & Loch LevenNN308730
40Monadh Mor1,113 mCairngormsNN938942
41Tom a' ChoinnichTom a' Choinich1,113 mLoch Duich to CannichNH164273
42Carn a' Choire Bhoidheach1,110 mBraemar to MontroseNO226845
43Sgurr nan Conbhairean1,109 mGlen Affric to Glen MoristonNH129138
44Sgurr Mor1,109 mThe FannaichsNH203718
45Meall a' Bhuiridh1,108 mGlen Etive to Glen LochyNN250503
46Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin1,105 mFort William to Loch Treig & Loch LevenNN316736
47Beinn Ghlas1,103 mGlen Lyon to Glen Dochart & Loch TayNN625404
48Beinn Eibhinn1,103 mLoch Treig to Loch ErichtNN449733
49Mullach Fraoch-choire1,101 mGlen Affric to Glen MoristonNH094171
50Creise1,100 mGlen Etive to Glen LochyNN238506
51Sgurr a' Mhaim1,099 mFort William to Loch Treig & Loch LevenNN164667
52Sgurr Choinnich Mor1,094 mFort William to Loch Treig & Loch LevenNN227714
53Sgurr nan Clach Geala1,093 mThe FannaichsNH184714
54Bynack More1,090 mCairngormsNJ041063
55Stob Ghabhar1,089 mGlen Etive to Glen LochyNN230455
56Beinn a' Chlachair1,088 mLoch Treig to Loch ErichtNN471781
57Beinn Dearg1,084 mLoch Broom to Strath OykelNH259811
58Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais1,084 mKyle of Lochalsh to GarveNH258430
59Beinn a' Chaorainn1,083 mCairngormsNJ045013
60Schiehallion1,083 mLoch Rannoch to Glen LyonNN713547
61Beinn a' Chreachain1,081 mLoch Rannoch to Glen LyonNN373440
62Ben Starav1,080 mGlen Etive to Glen LochyNN125427
63Beinn SheasgarnaichBeinn Heasgarnich1,077 mGlen Lyon to Glen Dochart & Loch TayNN413383
64Beinn Dorain1,076 mLoch Rannoch to Glen LyonNN325378
65Stob Coire Sgreamhach1,072 mLoch Linnhe to Loch EtiveNN154536
66Beinn a' Ghlo - Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain1,070 mPitlochry to Braemar & BlairgowrieNN945724
67An Socach1,070 mKillilan to InvernessNH100332
68Sgurr Fhuaran1,069 mLoch Duich to CannichNG978166
69Glas Maol1,068 mBraemar to MontroseNO166765
70Meall Corranaich1,067 mGlen Lyon to Glen Dochart & Loch TayNN615410
71Cairn of Claise1,063 mBraemar to MontroseNO185788
72An Teallach - Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill1,063 mLoch Maree to Loch BroomNH068843
73An Teallach - Sgurr Fiona1,059 mLoch Maree to Loch BroomNH064836
74Liathach - Spidean a' Choire Leith1,055 mLoch Torridon to Loch MareeNG929579
75Na Gruagaichean1,054 mFort William to Loch Treig & Loch LevenNN203652
76Toll Creagach1,054 mLoch Duich to CannichNH194282
77Sgurr a' Chaorachain1,053 mKyle of Lochalsh to GarveNH087447
78Stob Poite Coire Ardair1,053 mLoch Lochy to Loch LagganNN428888
79Glas Tulaichean1,051 mPitlochry to Braemar & BlairgowrieNO051760
80Geal Charn1,050 mLoch Treig to Loch ErichtNN504811
81Sgurr Fhuar-thuill1,049 mKyle of Lochalsh to GarveNH235437
82Beinn a' Chaorainn1,049 mLoch Lochy to Loch LagganNN386850
83Chno Dearg1,048 mLoch Treig to Loch ErichtNN377741
84Carn an t-Sagairt Mor1,047 mBraemar to MontroseNO208842
85Creag Mhor1,047 mGlen Lyon to Glen Dochart & Loch TayNN391361
86Ben Wyvis - Glas Leathad Mor1,046 mLoch Vaich to Moray FirthNH462683
87Cruach Ardrain1,046 mLoch Lomond to StrathyreNN409212
88Beinn Iutharn Mhor1,045 mPitlochry to Braemar & BlairgowrieNO045792
89Stob Coir' an Albannaich1,045 mGlen Etive to Glen LochyNN169443
90Meall nan Tarmachan1,044 mGlen Lyon to Glen Dochart & Loch TayNN585390
91Carn Mairg1,043 mLoch Rannoch to Glen LyonNN684512
92Sgurr na Ciche1,040 mKnoydart to Glen KingieNM902966
93Meall Ghaordaidh1,040 mGlen Lyon to Glen Dochart & Loch TayNN514397
94Carn a' Mhaim1,039 mCairngormsNN994951
95Sgurr a' Bhealaich Dheirg1,039 mLoch Duich to CannichNH035143
96Beinn Achaladair1,039 mLoch Rannoch to Glen LyonNN344432
97Gleouraich1,035 mGlen Shiel to Loch Hourn and Loch QuoichNH039053
98Carn Dearg1,034 mLoch Treig to Loch ErichtNN504764
99Beinn Fhada1,032 mLoch Duich to CannichNH018192
100Am Bodach1,032 mFort William to Loch Treig & Loch LevenNN176650
101Ben Oss1,030 mInveraray to CrianlarichNN287253
102Carn Gorm1,030 mLoch Rannoch to Glen LyonNN635500
103Carn an Righ1,029 mPitlochry to Braemar & BlairgowrieNO028772
104Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe1,027 mLoch Duich to CannichNG984149
105Sgurr a' Mhaoraich1,027 mGlen Shiel to Loch Hourn and Loch QuoichNG983065
106Beinn ChalluimBen Challum1,025 mGlen Lyon to Glen Dochart & Loch TayNN386322
107Beinn a' Bheithir - Sgorr Dhearg1,024 mLoch Linnhe to Loch EtiveNN056558
108Liathach - Mullach an Rathain1,024 mLoch Torridon to Loch MareeNG911576
109Buachaille Etive Mor - Stob Dearg1,021 mLoch Linnhe to Loch EtiveNN222542
110Ladhar Bheinn1,020 mKnoydart to Glen KingieNG824039
111Aonach air Chrith1,020 mGlen Shiel to Loch Hourn and Loch QuoichNH051083
112Beinn Bheoil1,019 mLoch Treig to Loch ErichtNN517717
113Mullach Clach a' Bhlair1,019 mCairngormsNN882927
114Carn an Tuirc1,019 mBraemar to MontroseNO174804
115Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair1,015 mLoch Maree to Loch BroomNH052735
116Garbh Chioch Mhor1,013 mKnoydart to Glen KingieNM909960
117Beinn Ime1,012 mInveraray to CrianlarichNN255084
118The Saddle1,012 mGlen Shiel to Loch Hourn and Loch QuoichNG936131
119Cairn Bannoch1,011 mBraemar to MontroseNO222825
120Beinn Udlamain1,010 mLoch Ericht to Glen Tromie & Glen GarryNN579739
121Beinn Eighe - Ruadh-stac Mor1,010 mLoch Torridon to Loch MareeNG951611
122Sgurr an Doire Leathain1,010 mGlen Shiel to Loch Hourn and Loch QuoichNH015098
123Beinn Dearg1,009 mGlen Tromie to Glen TiltNN852778
124Sgurr Eilde Mor1,008 mFort William to Loch Treig & Loch LevenNN230657
125The Devil's Point1,007 mCairngormsNN976951
126An Sgarsoch1,007 mGlen Tromie to Glen TiltNN933836
127Carn Liath1,006 mLoch Lochy to Loch LagganNN472903
128Maoile Lunndaidh1,005 mKyle of Lochalsh to GarveNH135458
129Beinn Fhionnlaidh1,005 mLoch Duich to CannichNH115282
130Sgurr an Lochain1,004 mGlen Shiel to Loch Hourn and Loch QuoichNH005104
131Sgurr Mor1,003 mKnoydart to Glen KingieNM965980
132Beinn an Dothaidh1,002 mLoch Rannoch to Glen LyonNN331408
133Beinn a' Bheithir - Sgorr Dhonuill1,002 mLoch Linnhe to Loch EtiveNN040555
134Sgurr na Carnach1,002 mLoch Duich to CannichNG977158
135Aonach Meadhoin1,002 mLoch Duich to CannichNH048137
136Meall Greigh1,001 mGlen Lyon to Glen Dochart & Loch TayNN674438
137Stob Ban1,000 mFort William to Loch Treig & Loch LevenNN147654
138Sgurr Breac1,000 mThe FannaichsNH158711
139Sgurr Choinnich999 mKyle of Lochalsh to GarveNH076446
140Sail Chaorainn999 mGlen Affric to Glen MoristonNH133154
141Stob DaimhStob Diamh999 mGlen Etive to Glen LochyNN094308
142Ben More Assynt999 mScourie to LairgNC318201
143A' Chailleach999 mThe FannaichsNH136714
144Glas Bheinn Mhor998 mGlen Etive to Glen LochyNN153429
145Broad Cairn997 mBraemar to MontroseNO240815
146An Caisteal996 mLoch Lomond to StrathyreNN378193
147Spidean Mialach996 mGlen Shiel to Loch Hourn and Loch QuoichNH065043
148Carn an FhidhleirCarn Ealar994 mGlen Tromie to Glen TiltNN904841
149Sgurr na h-UlaidhSgor na h-Ulaidh994 mLoch Linnhe to Loch EtiveNN111517
150Beinn Eighe - Spidean Coire nan Clach993 mLoch Torridon to Loch MareeNG966597
151Sgurr na Ruaidhe993 mKyle of Lochalsh to GarveNH289426
152Carn nan Gobhar992 mKillilan to InvernessNH181343
153Carn nan Gobhar992 mKyle of Lochalsh to GarveNH273438
154Sgurr Alasdair992 mMinginish and the Cuillin HillsNG450207
155Sgairneach Mhor991 mLoch Ericht to Glen Tromie & Glen GarryNN598731
156Beinn Eunaich990 mGlen Etive to Glen LochyNN135327
157Sgurr Ban989 mLoch Maree to Loch BroomNH055745
158Creag Leacach988 mBraemar to MontroseNO154745
159Conival988 mScourie to LairgNC303199
160Lurg Mhor988 mKyle of Lochalsh to GarveNH064404
161Beinn Alligin - Sgurr Mor986 mLoch Torridon to Loch MareeNG865612
162Sgurr Dearg - Inaccessible Pinnacle986 mMinginish and the Cuillin HillsNG444215
163Ben Vorlich985 mStrathyre to StrathallanNN629189
164Druim Shionnach985 mGlen Shiel to Loch Hourn and Loch QuoichNH074084
165GulvainGaor Bheinn983 mMallaig to Fort WilliamNN002875
166Meall na Aighean982 mLoch Rannoch to Glen LyonNN694496
167Mullach na Dheiragain982 mLoch Duich to CannichNH080259
168An Gearanach982 mFort William to Loch Treig & Loch LevenNN187669
169Beinn a' Chochuill981 mGlen Etive to Glen LochyNN109328
170Stob Coire a' Chairn981 mFort William to Loch Treig & Loch LevenNN185660
171Slioch981 mLoch Maree to Loch BroomNH004690
172Ciste Dhubh981 mLoch Duich to CannichNH062166
173Maol Chinn-dearg980 mGlen Shiel to Loch Hourn and Loch QuoichNH032087
174Stob Coire Sgriodain979 mLoch Treig to Loch ErichtNN356743
175Beinn Dubhchraig979 mInveraray to CrianlarichNN307254
176Cona' Mheall978 mLoch Broom to Strath OykelNH275816
177Stob Ban977 mFort William to Loch Treig & Loch LevenNN266723
178Meall nan Ceapraichean977 mLoch Broom to Strath OykelNH257825
179Carn a' Gheoidh976 mPitlochry to Braemar & BlairgowrieNO107767
180Beinn a' Ghlo - Carn Liath976 mPitlochry to Braemar & BlairgowrieNN936698
181Beinn Sgritheall974 mGlen Shiel to Loch Hourn and Loch QuoichNG835126
182Ben Lomond974 mLoch Lomond to StrathyreNN367028
183A' Mharconaich973 mLoch Ericht to Glen Tromie & Glen GarryNN604762
184Stuc a' Chroin973 mStrathyre to StrathallanNN617174
185Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh972 mMinginish and the Cuillin HillsNG445231
186Aonach Eagach - Sgorr nam Fiannaidh968 mLoch Leven to Rannoch StationNN140583
187Meall Garbh968 mLoch Rannoch to Glen LyonNN647516
188Sgurr nan Gillean966 mMinginish and the Cuillin HillsNG471252
189Ben More966 mMull and Nearby IslandsNM525330
190A' Mhaighdean966 mLoch Maree to Loch BroomNH007749
191Sgurr na BanachdichSgurr na Banachdaich966 mMinginish and the Cuillin HillsNG440224
192Carn a' Chlamain964 mGlen Tromie to Glen TiltNN915758
193Sgurr Thuilm963 mMallaig to Fort WilliamNM939879
194Ben Klibreck - Meall nan Con962 mAltnaharra to DornochNC585299
195Sgorr Ruadh961 mApplecross to AchnasheenNG959505
196Stuc an LochainStuchd an Lochain960 mLoch Rannoch to Glen LyonNN483448
197Beinn Fhionnlaidh959 mLoch Linnhe to Loch EtiveNN095497
198Meall Glas959 mGlen Lyon to Glen Dochart & Loch TayNN431321
199Beinn nan Aighenan959 mGlen Etive to Glen LochyNN148405
200Bruach na Frithe959 mMinginish and the Cuillin HillsNG460252
201Saileag958 mLoch Duich to CannichNH017148
202Tolmount958 mBraemar to MontroseNO210800
203Tom Buidhe958 mBraemar to MontroseNO213787
204Buachaille Etive Beag - Stob Dubh957 mLoch Linnhe to Loch EtiveNN179535
205Carn Ghluasaid956 mGlen Affric to Glen MoristonNH145125
206Sgurr nan Coireachan956 mMallaig to Fort WilliamNM902880
207Sgor Gaibhre955 mLoch Treig to Loch ErichtNN444674
208Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich954 mThe FannaichsNH219724
209Sgurr nan Coireachan954 mKnoydart to Glen KingieNM933958
210Buachaille Etive Mor - Stob na Broige953 mLoch Linnhe to Loch EtiveNN190525
211Am Faochagach953 mLoch Broom to Strath OykelNH303793
212Beinn Mhanach953 mLoch Rannoch to Glen LyonNN373411
213Aonach Eagach - Meall Dearg952 mLoch Leven to Rannoch StationNN161583
214Meall Chuaich951 mLoch Ericht to Glen Tromie & Glen GarryNN716878
215Meall Gorm950 mThe FannaichsNH221695
216Beinn Bhuidhe949 mInveraray to CrianlarichNN203187
217Sgurr Mhic Choinnich948 mMinginish and the Cuillin HillsNG450210
218Driesh948 mBraemar to MontroseNO271735
219Creag a' Mhaim946 mGlen Shiel to Loch Hourn and Loch QuoichNH087077
220Beinn Tulaichean946 mLoch Lomond to StrathyreNN416196
221Carn Dearg946 mGlen Albyn and the Monadh LiathNH635023
222Sgurr na Sgine946 mGlen Shiel to Loch Hourn and Loch QuoichNG946113
223Meall Buidhe946 mKnoydart to Glen KingieNM848989
224Carn Bhac945 mPitlochry to Braemar & BlairgowrieNO051832
225Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich945 mKyle of Lochalsh to GarveNH049412
226Stob a' Choire Odhair945 mGlen Etive to Glen LochyNN257459
227Sgurr Dubh Mor944 mMinginish and the Cuillin HillsNG457205
228An Socach943 mPitlochry to Braemar & BlairgowrieNO079799
229Ben Vorlich943 mInveraray to CrianlarichNN295124
230Binnein Beag942 mFort William to Loch Treig & Loch LevenNN221677
231Beinn a' Chroin941 mLoch Lomond to StrathyreNN387185
232Carn Dearg941 mLoch Treig to Loch ErichtNN417661
233Carn na Caim941 mLoch Ericht to Glen Tromie & Glen GarryNN677821
234Mount Keen939 mBraemar to MontroseNO409869
235Mullach nan Coirean939 mFort William to Loch Treig & Loch LevenNN122662
236Luinne Bheinn939 mKnoydart to Glen KingieNG869007
237Sron a' Choire Ghairbh936 mLoch Arkaig to Glen MoristonNN222945
238A' Bhuidheanach Bheag936 mLoch Ericht to Glen Tromie & Glen GarryNN660775
239Beinn Sgulaird935 mLoch Linnhe to Loch EtiveNN053460
240Beinn na Lap935 mLoch Treig to Loch ErichtNN376695
241Meall a' Chrasgaidh934 mThe FannaichsNH184733
242Am Basteir934 mMinginish and the Cuillin HillsNG465253
243Beinn Tarsuinn934 mLoch Maree to Loch BroomNH039727
244Fionn Bheinn933 mThe FannaichsNH147621
245Maol Chean-dearg933 mApplecross to AchnasheenNG924499
246The Cairnwell933 mPitlochry to Braemar & BlairgowrieNO134773
247Beinn Chabhair932 mLoch Lomond to StrathyreNN367179
248Meall Buidhe932 mLoch Rannoch to Glen LyonNN498499
249Ben Chonzie930 mLoch Tay to PerthNN773308
250Beinn Bhreac930 mCairngormsNO058970
251A' Chailleach929 mGlen Albyn and the Monadh LiathNH681041
252BlabheinnBla Bheinn929 mMinginish and the Cuillin HillsNG529217
253Mayar929 mBraemar to MontroseNO240737
254Meall nan Eun928 mGlen Etive to Glen LochyNN192449
255Ben Hope927 mDurness to Loch ShinNC477501
256Eididh nan Clach Geala927 mLoch Broom to Strath OykelNH257842
257Beinn Narnain927 mInveraray to CrianlarichNN271066
258Geal Charn926 mGlen Albyn and the Monadh LiathNN561987
259Sgurr nan Eag926 mMinginish and the Cuillin HillsNG457195
260Beinn Liath Mhor926 mApplecross to AchnasheenNG964519
261Seana Bhraigh926 mLoch Broom to Strath OykelNH281878
262Moruisg926 mKyle of Lochalsh to GarveNH101499
263Meall a' Choire Leith926 mGlen Lyon to Glen Dochart & Loch TayNN612438
264Buachaille Etive Beag - Stob Coire Raineach925 mLoch Linnhe to Loch EtiveNN191547
265Creag Pitridh925 mLoch Treig to Loch ErichtNN487814
266An Coileachan924 mThe FannaichsNH241680
267Sgurr nan Each924 mThe FannaichsNH184697
268Beinn Alligin - Tom na Gruagaich922 mLoch Torridon to Loch MareeNG859601
269Carn Sgulain920 mGlen Albyn and the Monadh LiathNH683058
270Sgiath Chuil920 mGlen Lyon to Glen Dochart & Loch TayNN462317
271An Socach920 mLoch Duich to CannichNH088229
272Gairich919 mKnoydart to Glen KingieNN025995
273Ruadh Stac Mor919 mLoch Maree to Loch BroomNH018756
274Sgurr a' Mhadaidh918 mMinginish and the Cuillin HillsNG446235
275Creag nan Damh917 mGlen Shiel to Loch Hourn and Loch QuoichNG983111
276A' Ghlas-bheinn917 mLoch Duich to CannichNH008230
277Geal-charn917 mLoch Ericht to Glen Tromie & Glen GarryNN596782
278Meall na Teanga917 mLoch Arkaig to Glen MoristonNN220924
279Beinn a' Chleibh916 mInveraray to CrianlarichNN250256
280Ben Vane916 mInveraray to CrianlarichNN277098
281Carn Aosda915 mPitlochry to Braemar & BlairgowrieNO133791
282Beinn Teallach915 mLoch Lochy to Loch LagganNN361859

What is a Munro

A Munro is a Scottish mountain over 3,000 feet, or 914.4 m, on the Munro list. There are 282 of them. Heights come from the Database of British and Irish Hills, rounded to the nearest metre in the tables.

The lowest, Beinn Teallach, clears that line by about 20 cm at 914.6 m. The next tier down is the Corbetts. The same database lists 222 of them, from 762 m to 914 m.

Climbing every Munro is known as Munro bagging. Names repeat, so check the region as well as the name. The 282 Munros share only 263 names. There are two Ben Mores, two Ben Vorlichs and two Stob Bans, among others.

Munro list: the 10 highest Munros

RankMunroHeight (m)Height (ft)Region
1Ben Nevis1,3454,411Fort William to Loch Treig & Loch Leven
2Ben Macdui1,3094,296Cairngorms
3Braeriach1,2964,250Cairngorms
4Cairn Toul1,2924,240Cairngorms
5Sgor an Lochain Uaine1,2584,127Cairngorms
6Cairn Gorm1,2454,084Cairngorms
7Aonach Beag1,2344,049Fort William to Loch Treig & Loch Leven
8Carn Mor Dearg1,2214,006Fort William to Loch Treig & Loch Leven
9Aonach Mor1,2204,004Fort William to Loch Treig & Loch Leven
10Ben Lawers1,2143,984Glen Lyon to Glen Dochart & Loch Tay

Five of the ten highest are in the Cairngorms. Four, including Ben Nevis, are in the Fort William to Loch Treig & Loch Leven region. Ben Lawers is the highest Munro outside those two areas.

Only 10 Munros rise above 1,200 m, and 49 above 1,100 m. In all, 136 are higher than 1,000 m, almost half the list. The higher of the two Stob Bans (999.7 m) and Sgurr Breac (999.6 m) fall just short.

Munros by height band

HeightMunros
Over 1,200 m10
1,100 m to 1,200 m39
1,000 m to 1,100 m87
914.4 m to 1,000 m146

More than half of the list, 146 Munros, sits below 1,000 m. A lower Munro is not always an easier day.

Some Munros also carry a Gaelic name in the database. Ben Nevis is Beinn Nibheis, and Ben Macdui is Beinn Macduibh.

Munros map of Scotland: where they are

The map groups Munros into the regions used by the Database of British and Irish Hills. These follow the Scottish Mountaineering Club's sections.

RegionMunros
Fort William to Loch Treig & Loch Leven20
Cairngorms18
Loch Duich to Cannich17
Glen Lyon to Glen Dochart & Loch Tay14
Braemar to Montrose14
Loch Treig to Loch Ericht14

Highland council area holds 186 Munros, counting those that straddle a boundary. Perth and Kinross has 43 on the same basis.

Only 13 Munros stand on islands. Twelve are in the Cuillin Hills region of Skye, and Ben More is the only one on Mull.

Munros near Glasgow

Ben Lomond is the closest Munro to Glasgow. It is 43 km (27 miles) from the city centre in a straight line. In total, 38 Munros lie within 50 miles of Glasgow and 62 within 60 miles.

MunroHeight (m)RegionFrom Glasgow
Ben Lomond974Loch Lomond to Strathyre43 km (27 miles)
Stuc a' Chroin973Strathyre to Strathallan52 km (32 miles)
Beinn Narnain927Inveraray to Crianlarich52 km (32 miles)
Ben Vorlich985Strathyre to Strathallan53 km (33 miles)
Ben Vane916Inveraray to Crianlarich54 km (34 miles)
Beinn Ime1,012Inveraray to Crianlarich54 km (34 miles)
Ben Vorlich943Inveraray to Crianlarich55 km (34 miles)
Beinn a' Chroin941Loch Lomond to Strathyre57 km (35 miles)

Distances are measured from Glasgow city centre at 55.8642 N, 4.2518 W. Road distances are longer than these figures.

The 38 Munros within 50 miles of Glasgow fall in six regions. Glen Lyon to Glen Dochart & Loch Tay has the most, with 14. Inveraray to Crianlarich has 9 and Loch Lomond to Strathyre has 8.

The highest Munro within that range is Ben Lawers at 1,214 m. Ben More and Stob Binnein, at 1,174 m and 1,165 m, come next.

Munros near Edinburgh

The nearest Munro to Edinburgh is Ben Chonzie, 75 km (46 miles) away in a straight line. Ben Vorlich and Stuc a' Chroin, both in the Strathyre to Strathallan region, are about 77 km away.

Those are the only 3 Munros within 50 miles of Edinburgh, and 17 lie within 60 miles. Eight Munros in the Glen Lyon to Glen Dochart & Loch Tay region are 91 to 95 km away. Ben Lawers is one of them. Distances run from Edinburgh city centre at 55.9533 N, 3.1883 W.

Munro bagging safety

Munros are serious mountains in any season. A few basics apply to every walk.

  • Check a mountain weather forecast on the day. Summits are often much colder and windier than the glen below.
  • Carry a paper map and compass, and know how to use them. Phone batteries and signal can fail.
  • Plan around daylight. Winter days are short, so start early and set a time to turn back.
  • Snow and ice can stay on high ground into spring. Winter routes need an ice axe, crampons and the skill to use them.
  • Tell someone your route and when you expect to be back. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for police, then mountain rescue.

Using the Munro bagging map

Search by name, or filter by height and region to narrow the list. Tick each summit as you climb it. Ticks are saved in your browser, so they stay on the device you use.

Use the region filter when a name appears twice. The height filter is handy for picking out the 136 Munros over 1,000 m.

Quick answers

How many Munros are there in Scotland?

There are 282 Munros. They are the Scottish mountains over 3,000 feet (914.4 m) on the Munro list.

What is the highest Munro?

Ben Nevis, at 1,345 m (4,411 ft). Ben Macdui in the Cairngorms is second at 1,309 m.

What is the lowest Munro?

Beinn Teallach, at 914.6 m, in the Loch Lochy to Loch Laggan region. That is only just over 3,000 feet.

What is the closest Munro to Glasgow?

Ben Lomond, 43 km (27 miles) from Glasgow city centre in a straight line. 38 Munros lie within 50 miles of the city.

Which Munros are nearest Edinburgh?

Ben Chonzie is closest at 75 km (46 miles) in a straight line. Ben Vorlich and Stuc a' Chroin follow at about 77 km.

How many Munros are over 1,000 metres?

136 of the 282 Munros are higher than 1,000 m. Only 10 are higher than 1,200 m.

Are there Munros on the Scottish islands?

Yes, 13. Twelve are in the Cuillin on Skye, and Ben More on Mull is the other one.