Scotland’s Best Small Mountains

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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

• 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