Ronas Hill, Shetland
andrew
Ronas Hill is the highest summit in the Shetland Isles, a bare dome of sub-arctic tundra. There is a chambered cairn by the summit. On this occasion the views were obscured by low cloud. ﾿...
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Sgurr Mor – Fannichs
andrew
An early start today for a walk to the lochan below Sgurr Mor. This isn’t the traditional route up Sgurr Mor but a more gentle walk from the car park at Loch Droma following the course of Allt a Mhadaidh to the lochan at its outfall....
Meall Fuar-mhonaidh, Highlands
andrew
Meall Fuar-mhonaidh might not be the most recognisable mountain name in Scotland but if you have ever been along the Great Glen Way or A82 alongside Loch Ness, you will have seen it. This rounded hill is the highest point along the side of Loch Ness at 699m and is visible from many points along...
Ben Wyvis, Easter Ross
andrew
Ben Wyvis is a huge, bulky domed munro dominating the views in Easter Ross. If you live in Inverness, this is the munro that you consider to be your local mountain. ﾿...
Muen, Venabygdsfjellet, Norway
andrew
Muen is the best known mountain in Venabygdsfjellet, and is popular with hikers. The summit can be seen for many miles around and offers great views of Rondane, Venabygdsfjellet and Alvdal Vestfjell with the characteristic pyramidal shape of Atnsølen to the north....
Knockan Crag – North West Highlands GeoPark
andrew
Knockan Crag and its visitor centre is situated thirteen miles north of Ullapool. There is a decent sized car park and toilet facilities on site. The site contains the Rock Room which is an unattended open air visitor centre with information panels describing the history and geology of the local...
Carn Daimh, Moray
andrew
Carn Daimh is the highest point on the Speyside Way between Tomintoul and Glenlivet. On a good day, it offers some great views across Glenlivet and Strath Avon to the Cromdale Hills and Ben Rinnes in the north. ﾿...
Ben Rinnes, Moray
andrew
Ben Rinnes is the highest, free-standing mountain in Moray and offers great views across to the Cairngorms, Aberdeenshire and the Moray coast. ﾿ ﾿ Height:...
Ben Rinnes in Winter
andrew
Today was one of those perfect winter’s day. Cold, clear and crisp, just right for a mountain walk. Ben Rinnes is the highest, free-standing mountain in Moray and offers great views across to the Cairngorms, Aberdeenshire and the Moray coast....