How many Munros are there in Scotland?

There are currently 282 Munros in Scotland. The list isn't set in stone though—every few years, high-tech GPS measurements reveal that a peak is slightly higher or lower than originally thought, which can change the official count.

What's the difference between a Munro and a Corbett?

A Munro is a Scottish mountain over 3,000 feet, while a Corbett is between 2,500 and 3,000 feet. Corbetts actually have stricter rules—they must have a 500-foot drop on all sides, making many of them harder and more isolated than some Munros.

Why is the Inaccessible Pinnacle so difficult?

The Inaccessible Pinnacle (or "In-Pin") is a 50-foot blade of rock on top of Sgùrr Dearg that requires actual rock climbing with ropes to reach the summit. It's the only Munro that needs technical climbing skills, and even Sir Hugh Munro himself never climbed it.

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Sir Hugh Munro

The story of Sir Hugh Munro and the mountain list that shaped Scottish hillwalking.

15 July 202614 min read