What is the best mountain range in Scotland?

The Cairngorms, situated within the Cairngorms National Park, is probably the most famous of all the mountain ranges in Scotland. The Cairngorms forms part of the Grampian mountain range and includes 5 of the highest Scottish mountains after Ben Nevis, including Ben Macdhui - the second highest mountain in Scotland.



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Scotland's mountain ranges can be divided in a roughly north to south direction into: the Scottish Highlands, the Central Belt and the Southern Uplands, the latter two primarily belonging to the Scottish Lowlands.

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The Torridon Hills are a mountain range north of Glen Torridon and are considered the most spectacular peaks in the British Isles. Some of the peaks are over 3000 feet high (914 metres) and are made of some of the oldest rock in the world—about three billion years old!

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With over 500,00 posts on Instagram on top of that, Yr Wyddfa has been named as the UK's most scenic climb by outdoors experts Blacks . As the country's tallest mountain, it enjoys a bigger profile than other peaks in the national park and also benefits from being one of the most accessible.

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The first thing to know is that there are two routes up and down Ben Nevis – the Mountain Track (or Tourist Track) and the Carn Mor Dearg Arête which is typically tackled by more experienced climbers. The Mountain Track is doable as a beginner if you have generally good fitness and go prepared for the conditions.

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Toilet issues Please be discreet with your need to go to the toilet. If at all possible try not leaving excreta on the mountain. There are public toilets at the Glen Nevis visitor centre.

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How fit do you have to be to do Ben Nevis? Ben Nevis might not be Everest, but it's no joke. Don't forget, this is the highest point of the entire British Isles. You'll need good cardio fitness to keep walking uphill for 6+ hours, and strong legs, core, and upper body to carry your stuff.

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How much does it cost to climb Ben Nevis? Climbing Ben Nevis is free. There is, however, a charge to use the car park at the Glen Nevis Visitor Center, currently, £ 4 per car and £ 10 per minibus / motorhome / coach, per day.

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