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A guidebook to 40 of the best small mountains in Scotland under 3000ft (non-Munros). The best for beauty, views, character, history and location, and all suitable for walkers, the guidebook explores hills in the far north, Torridon, Lochaber, the Great Glen, the Cairngorms, Glencoe, Arrochar, the Trossachs and Skye, Eigg, Mull and Arran.
Cicerone says
A guidebook to 40 of the best small mountains in Scotland under 3000ft. Explore the beautiful scenery of Sutherland and the far north, Torridon, Lochaber, the Great Glen, the Cairngorms, Glencoe, Arrochar, the Trossachs and the islands (Skye, Eigg, Mull, Arran).
The day walks range from 5-25km and can be enjoyed in 2-8 hours. One main ascent is described for each with several alternatives for traverses, circuits and shortcuts.
- 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk
- Includes Suilven, Quinag, the Pap of Glencoe, Beinn Damh, the Storr, Goatfell and the Cobbler
- GPX files available to download
- Detailed guidance on planning and access
- Information given on the history and character of each mountain
- Glossary of Gaelic words for mountain features
Our Verdict
For nearly 50 years Cicerone have been producing guidebooks on recognised treks, regions, areas and general tips for hikers.
We have used them countless times and they've always provided excellent insight and knowledge that you only get through experience, giving you the edge to make your trip a success and more enjoyable too.
If you're a gram counter you can easily remove sections of the book to take with you making your own ultra-lightweight guidebook with only the essential sections that you require.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- Seasons: Routes for all seasons
- Centres: With routes right across Scotland, split into seven areas, wherever you are, there are some of Scotland’s best small mountains to explore
- Difficulty: With routes that range in length and difficulty and alternative options given, there is something for everyone whether you’re an experienced walker or new to Scotland’s mountains
- Must See: An antidote to Munro-bagging. Routes the prove that size isn’t everything. 40 of Scotland’s most interesting, loved and distinctive peaks, including Suilven, Quinag, the Pap of Glencoe, Beinn Damh, the Storr, Goatfell and the Cobbler
Specifications
- Weight: 261g
- Published: 29 Jan 2024
- Edition: Second
- Number of pages: 240
- Size: 17.2 x 11.6 x 1.7cm
Table of Contents
CONTENTS
OS map key
Overview Map
Route Summary Table
Introduction
Walking in Scotland
Wildlife
The History of Scotland
Getting there
Getting around
Accommodation
Weather
When to go
Winter walking
Mountain safety
Access
Using this guide
Sutherland and the Far North
Route 1 Ben Loyal
Route 2 Quinag
Route 3 Suilven
Route 4 Cul Mor
Route 5 Stac Pollaidh
Route 6 Ben More Coigach and Sgurr an Fhidhleir
Torridon and the Northwest
Route 7 Beinn Ghobhlach
Route 8 Beinn Airigh Charr
Route 9 Baosbheinn
Route 10 Sgurr Dubh
Route 11 Beinn Damh
Lochaber and the West
Route 12 Sgurr Coire Choinnichean
Route 13 Streap
Route 14 Rois-bheinn, An Stac, Sgurr na Ba Glaise and Druim Fiaclach
Route 15 Sgurr Dhomhnuill
Route 16 Beinn Resipol
Route 17 Ben Hiant
The Great Glen to the Cairngorms
Route 18 Creagan a’Chaise and the Hills of Cromdale
Route 19 Meall Fuar-mhonaidh
Route 20 Meall a’Bhuachaille
Route 21 Creag Dhubh and the Argyll Stone
Route 22 Creag Dhubh (Newtonmore)
Route 23 Morrone (or Morven)
Glencoe and Central Scotland
Route 24 Ben Vrackie
Route 25 Leum Uilleim
Route 26 Sgorr na Ciche (Pap of Glencoe)
Route 27 Beinn a’Chrulaiste
Route 28 Beinn Trilleachan
Route 29 Sron a’Chlachain
Arrochar and the Trossachs
Route 30 Meall an t-Seallaidh
Route 31 Ben Ledi
Route 32 Ben A’an
Route 33 Ben Venue
Route 34 The Cobbler (Ben Arthur)
Route 35 Beinn an Lochain
The Islands
Route 36 The Storr (Skye)
Route 37 Glamaig (Skye)
Route 38 An Sgurr (Eigg)
Route 39 Dun da Ghaoithe (Mull)
Route 40 Goatfell (Arran)
Appendix A Useful contacts
Appendix B Bibliography
Appendix C Glossary of Gaelic words for Common Mountain Features
