47 guides in Scotland
Ben Lawers via Beinn Ghlas: National Trust Route Guide
Climb Ben Lawers by the classic National Trust route, crossing Beinn Ghlas twice on a high-level out-and-back through the mountain reserve.
Ben A'an from Loch Achray: Trossachs Route Guide
Follow the steep classic path from Loch Achray to Ben A’an’s rocky summit for one of the Trossachs’ best views in a compact out-and-back walk.
Ben Lomond via the Rowardennan Mountain Path: Route Guide
Climb Ben Lomond on the classic Rowardennan Mountain Path, following the broad Sron Aonaich ridge from Loch Lomond to the exposed summit.
Beinn Bheigier from Claggain Bay: Islay Route Guide
Climb Islay’s highest hill from Claggain Bay, following the river track before a rough pathless ascent onto Beinn Bheigier’s southeast ridge.
Clisham from Abhainn Mharaig: Harris Route Guide
Climb the highest mountain in the Outer Hebrides by Clisham’s direct eastern route from Abhainn Mharaig.
Schiehallion via Braes of Foss
The standard east-ridge out-and-back from Braes of Foss to Schiehallion, finishing across a quartzite boulder field.
Caisteal Abhail via North Glen Sannox: Arran Route Guide
Climb Caisteal Abhail through North Glen Sannox, gaining the northwest ridge and summit tors without committing to the Witch’s Step.
Tinto Hill via Fallburn
The standard north-ridge out-and-back from Fallburn to Tinto Hill's Bronze Age summit cairn.
Ward Hill via Dwarfie Stane
A steep, pathless out-and-back from Dwarfie Stane to Ward Hill, planned around Hoy ferry access.
Ben More from Benmore Farm: Crianlarich Route Guide
Climb Ben More directly from Benmore Farm on a compact but punishing out-and-back that gains almost a thousand metres up the northwest face.
Dùn da Ghaoithe from Upper Achnacroish: Mull Route Guide
Follow the Achnacroish mast track and pathless grassy ridge to climb Dùn da Ghaoithe, Mull’s only Corbett.
Lochnagar via Spittal of Glenmuick
The standard long ascent of Lochnagar from Spittal of Glenmuick via Allt-na-giubhsaich and the Ladder.
Beinn Shiantaidh from Three Arch Bridge: Jura Route Guide
Cross Jura’s boggy interior to climb the steep quartzite slopes of Beinn Shiantaidh, returning from the eastern Pap by the same wild approach.
Beinn Mhòr from Loch Aineort: South Uist Route Guide
Cross the wild moorland from Loch Aineort to climb South Uist’s highest summit, following steep grass to Beinn Mhòr’s narrow panoramic ridge.
Hallival via Kinloch and Coire Dubh
A demanding out-and-back from Kinloch ferry pier through Coire Dubh to the rocky Corbett summit of Hallival.
Beinn Eighe via Coire an Laoigh: Ruadh-stac Mòr Route Guide
Cross Beinn Eighe’s dramatic quartzite ridge from Coire an Laoigh to reach Spidean Coire nan Clach and Ruadh-stac Mòr on a demanding out-and-back.
Dùn Caan from No. 1 Mine: Raasay Route Guide
Cross Raasay’s boggy interior from No. 1 Mine to climb Dùn Caan’s distinctive summit cone and panoramic plateau.
West Highland Way: Milngavie to Fort William
A complete 153.6 km GPX route from Milngavie to Fort William, following Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor and Glen Coe with 2,766 m of ascent and no promise that the weather has read the itinerary.
Skye Trail: Rubha Hunish to Broadford
A complete 129.4 km GPX route from Rubha Hunish to Broadford, crossing the Trotternish Ridge and the wild ground beneath the Cuillin with 2,855 m of ascent.
Pennine Way: Edale to Kirk Yetholm
A strenuous 412.7 km main-route GPX from Edale to Kirk Yetholm, with 9,017 m of ascent, sixteen natural stages and enough moorland to recalibrate your idea of ‘a bit damp’.
Beinn Narnain from Succoth: Arrochar Alps Route Guide
Take the direct Succoth route up Beinn Narnain, climbing through forestry and over the rocky south ridge to one of the Arrochar Alps’ finest viewpoints.
Stac Pollaidh via the East Path
The standard out-and-back from the Achiltibuie road to Stac Pollaidh's eastern ridge, stopping before the true western summit scramble.
Bidean nam Bian via Coire nan Lochan
A demanding out-and-back from the Three Sisters car park through Coire nan Lochan to Stob Coire nan Lochan and Bidean nam Bian.
Marsco via Sligachan
A demanding out-and-back from Sligachan through the glen to Marsco's steep, exposed summit ridge.
Beinn an Òir from Three Arch Bridge: Jura Route Guide
Make the long, wild approach to Beinn an Òir from Three Arch Bridge, climbing Jura’s highest summit by its eastern ramp and returning the same way.
Cairn Gorm via Windy Ridge from Coire Cas: Route Guide
Climb Cairn Gorm directly from Coire Cas by Windy Ridge on a short, steep and highly exposed route to the Cairngorm plateau.
Ben Macdui via Coire Cas and Windy Ridge: Route Guide
Cross the vast Cairngorm plateau from Coire Cas to Ben Macdui on a serious high-level route where navigation and weather judgement are essential.
Windy Gyle via Cocklawfoot
A direct out-and-back from Cocklawfoot to Windy Gyle and Russell's Cairn on the border ridge.
Ben Cruachan via Falls of Cruachan
A demanding out-and-back from Falls of Cruachan via Cruachan Dam and Meall Cuanail to Ben Cruachan.
Beinn Alligin via Coire Mhic Nobuil: Sgùrr Mòr Route Guide
Climb Beinn Alligin’s two Munro tops from Coire Mhic Nobuil, following the airy sandstone ridge from Tom na Gruagaich to Sgùrr Mòr before retracing your steps.
The Cobbler via Succoth and Narnain Boulders
The standard out-and-back from Succoth past Narnain Boulders to The Cobbler's rocky summit area.
Beinn a' Chaolais from Three Arch Bridge: Jura Route Guide
Cross Jura’s wild, boggy moorland to climb the steep quartzite slopes of Beinn a’ Chaolais on this challenging out-and-back from Three Arch Bridge.
Suilven via Glencanisp and Caisteal Liath
A remote 20 km out-and-back from Glencanisp via Bealach Mòr to Suilven's Caisteal Liath summit.
Askival via Hallival from Kinloch: Rum Route Guide
Take on Rum’s highest peak by the classic Kinloch and Hallival approach—a demanding mountain route with exposed scrambling, island views and serious terrain.
Cìr Mhòr via Glen Rosa and The Saddle: Arran Route Guide
Follow Glen Rosa to The Saddle and climb Cìr Mhòr’s steep southern ridge on a serious out-and-back into Arran’s granite heart.
Beinn Tarsuinn via Glen Rosa: Arran Route Guide
Climb Beinn Tarsuinn through Glen Rosa, crossing Beinn Nuis and the rocky ridge past the Old Man of Tarsuinn before returning the same way.
Sgùrr Alasdair via Glen Brittle and the Great Stone Chute
A severe mountaineering out-and-back from Glen Brittle via Coire Lagan, the Great Stone Chute and Grade 2 scrambling.
The Storr via Storr Car Park and Coire Scamadal
A serious out-and-back from Storr Car Park past the Old Man sanctuary and Coire Scamadal to The Storr summit.
An Teallach via Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill: Dundonnell Route Guide
Climb Bidein a’ Ghlas Thuill from Dundonnell on the northern path, then return the same way. This route stops before An Teallach’s exposed ridge.
An Sgùrr from Galmisdale: Eigg Route Guide
Climb Eigg’s unmistakable pitchstone summit from Galmisdale on this 9.7 km out-and-back route, combining a boggy moorland approach, a short rocky scramble and huge Small Isles views.
Sgùrr nan Gillean via the Southeast Ridge
Follow the GPX-backed 12.7 km out-and-back from Sligachan to Sgùrr nan Gillean via the exposed Southeast Ridge. This serious Grade 3 scramble gains 937 m and demands dry, calm conditions, confident route-finding and careful downclimbing.
Sgùrr na Strì from Sligachan
A remote 23.8 km out-and-back through Glen Sligachan to Sgùrr na Strì's celebrated Cuillin viewpoint, with rough pathless route-finding at the end.
Blà Bheinn via Coire Uaigneich from Loch Slapin
A strenuous 10.5 km out-and-back to Blà Bheinn from Loch Slapin, climbing 915 m through Coire Uaigneich, loose scree and a short easy scramble.
Goatfell from Cladach
A strenuous 9.0 km out-and-back from Cladach to Arran's highest summit, climbing 725 m on the maintained tourist path and rocky upper slopes.
Liathach: Spidean a' Choire Léith from Glen Torridon
A severe 7.4 km out-and-back to Liathach’s 1,055 m high point from the A896, packing 1,208 m of ascent into a short horizontal distance. Expect relentless steep ground, rough quartzite, exposure and serious navigation—without the Am Fasarinen traverse.
Buachaille Etive Mòr: Stob Dearg via Coire na Tulaich
A strenuous 7.3 km out-and-back from Altnafeadh to Stob Dearg, gaining 762 m through Coire na Tulaich. The summer route is steep and rough with a loose headwall; in winter the corrie is a notorious avalanche blackspot.
Ben Nevis via the Mountain Track
A strenuous 16.3 km out-and-back climb from Ben Nevis Visitor Centre to the UK’s highest summit, with 1,353 m of ascent and a GPX-led route guide.