#10 Beinn Mheadhoin, Scotland, 1,182m
Situated in the Cairngorns; this beautiful peak is well known for its broad flat summit and ease of ascent. The climb itself is roughly 12 miles (20km) and ascends 4,600 ft.
Not the most visited summit in the area; but the views are staggering.
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#9 CĂ rn Eige, Scotland, 1,183m
A stunning peak and one of the most rewarding to climb. The views from the top will be hard to match anywhere in the world.
Getting to the summit is the issue though. The foot of the mountain is 10 miles (15km) from the nearest road.
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#8 Beinn a’ Bhùird, Scotland, 1,196m
In Scottish literature it has been suggested that this mountain should be re-named Table top, taking from the locals at the time referring to her as Beinn BĂłrd, a native Scotch language Gaelic meaning table top due to the flatness of the summit and the sheer scale of it.
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#7 Ben Lawers, Scotland, 1,214m
One of my favourite mountains in Scotland. It is the tallest mountain in the southern highlands. The summit itself was once thought to be 17 feet higher than its current accurate ordinance survey measurement.
In 1878, 8 years after this fact was proven, a group of 20 men spent a day at the top building a Cairn in the hope to try and get back to the figure that was once thought. That Cairn today no longer stands.
Here’s one of my all time favourite captures:
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#6 Cà rn Mòr Dearg, Scotland, 1,223m
Situated next to Ben Nevis and separated by a arĂŞte, the climb up this summit and then through and up the north face of Ben Nevis makes up one of the best climbs in the UK.
The views are astounding. When stood in the middle you really get a feel for the sheer scale of the varying landscape surrounding you.
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#5 Aonach Beag, Scotland, 1,234m
Located near the Scottish town of Fort William, this peak is in the Glen Nevis range.
Aonach Beag is linked to its neighbour, Aonach Mòr by a bealach. The names of these mountains mean small ridge and big ridge respectively, although this only is only a representation of the relative bulk and not the actual height; as the small ridge is the higher of the two.
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#4 Cairn Toul, Scotland, 1,291m
This mountain is often climbed in conjunction with other peaks as it again falls in the Nevis range and can be scaled from almost every angle.
There is a bothy (little hut/building used for sleeping in) located at the northwest corner of Cairn Toul.
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#3 Braeriach, Scotland, 1,296m
This mountain has the longest lying snow recorded in Scotland. Although is may not be the tallest out of all the peaks in the region, the north facing Corrie has only had its snow completely melt 5 times in the last 100 years. The last time being in 2006. ❄️
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#2 Ben Macdui, Scotland, 1,309m
The history and name behind this mountain comes from the territory it lies within. In the 1100s there were battles for territories in the region, and history believes when the Donnchad’s family won the western territory at Strathavon, they gave the mountain the name, the Mac Duibh.
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#1 Ben Nevis, Scotland, 1345m
And top of the lot, Ben Nevis.
This is the most popular destination for climbing in the UK; seeing more than 100,000 ascents every year. The most popular route is coming off the pony track of Glen Nevis.
There are 2,300 ft cliffs at the north facing edge meaning that this range also caters for the most experienced scramblers and climbers.
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When starting this count down. I did not actually realise that the top 10 would be filled wholly with Scottish mountains. Here’s how the others compare;
England - Scafell Pike, 978m
Wales - Snowdon, 1,085m
NI -Slieve Donard, 850m
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