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BBC Scotland homepage. Email newsletter. TV trailers. Even the simplest mountain climbs require proper awareness, equipment and planning. Take a map, a torch and a safety kit in case of any accidents, and make sure you carry lots of water and food.
Respect your surroundings it helps to know the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and take care all the way. Most importantly, have fun! Take the time to soak up the views and appreciate the grandeur of our wonderful wild spaces. This property is currently closed. Castle Created with Sketch. Combined Shape Created with Sketch.
Fill 1 Created with Sketch. Group 53 Created with Sketch. Calling all Munro-baggers! Enjoy breathtaking scenery and unforgettable experiences.
Munros are the tallest mountains in Scotland, all with a height of over m 3,ft. Ben Lomond. Swipe to view table. Walking in Scotland More. Stay in touch Keep up to date with the latest news from the Trust, ideas for great days out and the work that we do for the love of Scotland. Sign up now. Read next. Read more stories on. Munro bagging is a popular pastime in Scotland where walking enthusiasts challenge themselves to climb as many of the peaks as they can - over 6, people, called 'compleatists' or Munroists have climbed them all so far.
If you're wondering about the spelling above, it's an archaic, though we think a cute version of 'complete', which all adds to the tradition of the pursuit. It's also a pastime to savour, however, if you're a mountain goat and want to challenge the quickest round record, set by Munroist Stephen Pyke in , you'll have just 39 days, 9 hours and 6 minutes!
Why not explore our hills and glens if you need something as a warm up before tackling our Munros? Planning a trip this summer? Choose a route that's suited to your fitness and experience, and take suitable clothing, footwear and equipment for what you plan to do. The Mountaineering Scotland website contains lots of safety and skills information and you can also register for their FREE Sofa 2 Summit online skills programme.
Scottish Mountain Rescue teams are responding to call outs, but rescues will take longer than they normally do.
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