Area 6: The Central Highlands
Updated : 11 September 2023
Mountain areas north of the A85 Oban-Crianlarich-Lochearnhead-Perth road, as far as the Great Glen, Glen Spean and the A9. Includes Glen Orchy, Glen Coe, Glen Nevis, Ben Lawers, Ben Alder and the Drumochter Hills (west).
Hills are arranged in five tables roughly from south to north.
1 No stalking information provided, be prepared to follow reasonable local guidance.
2 ‘No stalking issues’ means either that there is no stalking on this estate or that stalking is carried out without affecting access.
Hill name | Contact for stalking information |
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Ben Chonzie1 |
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Auchnafree Hill1 |
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Creag Uchdag1 |
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Creagan na Beinne1 |
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6b) Loch Tay to Loch Rannoch
Hill name |
Contact for stalking information |
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Sgiath Chuil |
South of summit: Auchlyne/Bovain Estates. Stalking from early Sept to 20 Oct and 30th Oct to 15th Feb. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed please phone 07909 630 733. |
Creag Mhor and Beinn Heasgarnich |
South-east of ridge: Glenlochay Estate. Stalking between early July and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. A sign with stalking information is displayed in the car park and at the entrance to the estate. If further information is needed please phone 01887 840412 or 07766 816033, or e-mail: [email protected] (8am to 6pm Mon-Sat; if unanswered please leave a message). |
Meall nan Subh |
South of summit: Glenlochay Estate. Stalking between early July and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. A sign with stalking information is displayed in the car park and at the entrance to the estate. If further information is needed please phone 01887 840412 or 07766 816033, or e-mail: [email protected] (8am to 6pm Mon-Sat; if unanswered please leave a message). |
Meall Ghaordaidh |
South of summit: Duncroisk Estate. Stalking from mid-July to 20 Oct and 1st Nov to 15 Feb. No stalking on Sundays. The main route via the south-east ridge from the roadside sign just west of Duncroisk is always OK. If further information is needed please phone 01567 829053. |
Beinn nan Oighreag |
South and east of summit: Duncroisk Estate. Stalking from mid-July to 20 Oct and 1st Nov to 15 Feb. No stalking on Sundays. The main route via the south ridge from the roadside Meall Ghaordie sign just west of Duncroisk is always OK. If further information is needed please phone 01567 829053. |
Meall nan Tarmachan |
Land south of ridge: National Trust for Scotland. No stalking issues. 2 West of Beinn nan Eachan: Duncroisk Estate. Stalking from mid-July to 20 Oct and 1st Nov to 15 Feb. No stalking Sundays. The main routes up and down the ridge from the National Trust for Scotland property are always OK. If further information is needed please phone 01567 829053. |
Meall nam Maigheach1 |
South of summit: Boreland Estate. |
Meall Corranaich and Meall a’Choire Leith |
Land south of Meall Corranaich: National Trust for Scotland. No stalking issues. 2 |
Beinn Ghlas, Ben Lawers, An Stuc, Meall Garbh and Meall Greigh |
Land south of ridge: National Trust for Scotland. No stalking issues. 2 North of Meall Garbh-Greigh ridge: South Chesthill & Inverinain. Stalking between early Sept and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed please phone 01887 877233 (before 8pm). |
Beinn a’Chaisteal (Auch) and Beinn nam Fuaran1 |
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Beinn Dorain, Beinn an Dothaidh, Beinn Achaladair, Beinn a’Chreachain and Beinn Mhanach |
North of Beinn an Dothaidh-Achalladair-Chreachain ridge: Blackmount Estate (East). Stalking between early Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed please phone 01838 400255 between 7am and 8am Mon-Sat. |
Meall Buidhe (Corbett, Glen Lyon) and Sron a’Choire Chnapanich1 |
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Stuchd an Lochain1 |
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Meall Buidhe (Munro, Glen Lyon) 1 |
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Cam Chreag (Glen Lyon) 1 |
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Beinn Dearg (Glen Lyon) 1 |
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Carn Gorm, Meall Garbh (Glen Lyon), Carn Mairg and Meall nan Aighean |
South of ridge, including the normal approach from Invervar: North Chesthill Estate. Stag stalking from 28 Aug to 20 Oct. This unusually confined estate (in a popular area with four Munros) presents exceptional challenges for stalking, as it is very difficult for hill walkers to avoid causing disturbance. Walkers are being encouraged to plan ahead and walk elsewhere on days when stalking is actually taking place during the peak stag stalking season between 1st Sept and 20 Oct. The car park at Invervar may not be available during the stag season. If it is closed alternative roadside parking is available approx. ¾ mile further up the glen at the end of the clearway. Hind stalking from 21 Oct to 14 Jan, except 30 Oct to 9 Nov; and 21 Dec to 9 Jan. In general staying on the ridges, avoiding the corries and going clockwise from Invervar round the four Munros will help prevent deer from being moved off the estate. If further information is needed please email [email protected]. North of Meall Garbh-Cairn Mairg ridge: Innerhadden Estate. Stalking between late Sept and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed please phone 01882 632423 or 07917 120429, or e-mail [email protected]. Western slopes of Geal Charn (NN682545): Dalchosnie Estate. Stalking between early Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed please phone 07885 531562 or email [email protected]. |
Schiehallion |
Land east of summit: John Muir Trust: no stalking issues. 2 |
Meall Tairneachan and Farragon Hill1 |
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6c) Glen Orchy to Glencoe
Hill name |
Contact for stalking information |
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Ben Cruachan and Stob Diamh |
North of ridge: Glen Noe Estate – no stalking issues. |
Beinn a’Chochuill and Beinn Eunaich |
West of summit of Beinn a’Chochuill: Glen Noe Estate – no stalking issues. 2 North of ridge: Inverliever Estate. Stalking between early Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed please e-mail [email protected] |
Beinn Mhic-Mhonaidh |
Glenstrae & Duiletter. Stalking between late Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed please phone 01838 200217 or e-mail [email protected] |
Beinn Udlaidh and Beinn Bhreac-liath |
Land west of bealach between summits, including Beinn Udlaidh: Forestry and Land Scotland. No stalking issues. 2 |
Ben Starav, Glas Bheinn Mhor, Beinn nan Aighenan and Stob Coir’ an Albannaich |
North of main ridge: Glenetive Estate. Stalking between mid-Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. Maps showing preferred access routes to the summits are sited at strategic points across the Estate. If further information is needed please phone 01855 851277 between 5 and 8pm. South of main ridge: Glenkinglass Estate. Stalking between mid Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed please phone 07766 124596 or e-mail [email protected] |
Meall nan Eun |
Northern approaches to Meall nan Eun: Dalness Estate. Stalking between early Aug and 15 Feb. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed please email [email protected] Southern approaches to Meall nan Eun: Clashgour Estate. Stalking between mid-Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed please phone 01838 400360 between 7-8am or 6-7pm. |
Stob Dubh (south-east of Glen Etive) 1 |
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Blackmount: Stob Ghabhar and Stob a’Choire Odhair |
North-west of Stob Ghabhar–Bealach Fuar-chataidh ridge: Dalness Estate. Stalking between early Aug and 15 Feb. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed please email [email protected] . South of Stob Ghabhar and west of Allt Toaig: Clashgour Estate. Stalking between mid-Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed please phone 01838 400360 between 7-8am or 6-7pm. Stob a’Choire Odhair: Blackmount Estate (West). Stalking between early Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed please phone 01838 400255 between 7-8am Mon-Sat. |
Blackmount: Beinn Mhic Chasgaig, Creise, Meall a’Bhuiridh |
West of Clach Leathad-Creise ridge: Dalness Estate. Stalking between early Aug and 15 Feb. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed please email [email protected] East of Clach Leathad-Creise ridge: Blackmount Estate (West). Stalking between early Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed please phone 01838 400255 between 7-8am Mon-Sat. |
Creach Bheinn (Benderloch) 1 |
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Beinn Trilleachan |
North-east of summit: Glenetive Estate. Stalking between mid-Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. Maps showing preferred access routes to the summits are sited at strategic points across the Estate. If further information is needed please phone 01855 851277 between 5 and 8pm. South-west of summit: managed by Forestry and Land Scotland. No stalking issues. 2 |
Beinn Sgulaird1 |
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Beinn Fhionnlaidh (Appin) 1 |
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Fraochaidh |
Forestry and Land Scotland: no stalking issues. 2 |
Beinn a’Bheithir: Sgorr Dhonuill and Sgorr Dhearg |
Land north-west of Sgor Dhearg-Beinn Bhan ridge and forestry in Gleann a’Chaolais: Forestry and Land Scotland: no stalking issues. 2 |
Meall Lighiche |
Land west and south-west of summit managed by Forestry and Land Scotland: no stalking issues. |
Sgor na h-Ulaidh and Beinn Maol Chaluim |
South-east of ridge: Glenetive Estate. Stalking between mid-Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. Maps showing preferred access routes to the summits are sited at strategic points across the Estate. If further information is needed please phone 01855 851277 between 5 and 8pm. |
Bidean nam Bian and Stob Coire Sgreamhach |
Land to north of ridge managed by National Trust for Scotland: no stalking issues. 2 |
Buachaille Etive Beag: Stob Coire Raineach and Stob Dubh. |
National Trust for Scotland: no stalking issues. 2 |
Buachaille Etive Mor: Stob Dearg and Stob na Broige. |
National Trust for Scotland: no stalking issues. 2 |
Aonach Eagach: Meall Dearg and Sgorr nam Fiannaidh |
Land to south of ridge (west of Sron Gharbh) managed by National Trust for Scotland: no stalking issues. 2 East of Sron Gharbh (to Devil’s Staircase): Blackcorries Estate. Stalking between mid-Sept and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed, please phone 01855 851272 or e-mail [email protected] |
Garbh Bheinn (Loch Leven) |
South-east of summit: Blackcorries Estate. Stalking between mid-Sept and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed, please phone 01855 851272 or e-mail [email protected] |
Beinn a’Chrulaiste |
Blackcorries Estate. Stalking between mid-Sept and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed, please phone 01855 851272 or e-mail [email protected] |
6d) Loch Linnhe to Loch Treig
Hill name |
Contact for stalking information |
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Mam na Gualainn |
East of summit: Mamore Estate. Stalking between early Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed please e-mail [email protected] |
Mamores: Mullach nan Coirean, Stob Ban, Sgurr a’Mhaim, Am Bodach, Stob Coire a’Chairn, An Gearanach, Na Gruagaichean, Binnean Mor, Binnean Beag and Sgurr Eilde Mor.
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Mullach nan Coirean: no information available. All other hills: Mamore Estate. Stalking between early Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. The main stalking area is east of Sgurr Eilde Mor and Sgor Eilde Beag, with occasional stalking on Sgurr Eilde and Coire a’Bhinnein. If further information is needed please e-mail [email protected] |
Glas Bheinn (Kinlochleven) |
Mamore Estate. Stalking between early Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. The main stalking area is east of Sgurr Eilde Mor and Sgor Eilde Beag, with occasional stalking on Sgurr Eilde and Coire a’Bhinnein. If further information is needed please e-mail [email protected] |
Leum Uilleum1 |
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Ben Nevis, Carn Mor Dearg, Aonach Mor and Aonach Beag |
Land south of ridge from Ben Nevis to Sgurr Choinnich Beag managed by John Muir Trust: no stalking issues.2 North of ridge: Killiechonate Estate. Stalking between early Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed please e-mail [email protected] |
Grey Corries: Sgurr Choinnich Mor, Stob Coire an Laoigh, Stob Choire Claurigh and Stob Ban. Sgurr Innse and Cruach Innse. Stob Coire Easain and Stob a’Choire Mheadhoin. |
Killiechonate Estate. Stalking between early Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed please e-mail [email protected] |
Hill name | Contact for stalking information |
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Loch Ossian hills: Carn Dearg (Loch Ossian) and Sgor Gaibhre1 |
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Beinn na Lap1 |
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Chno Dearg and Stob Coire Sgriodain1 |
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Ben Alder and Beinn Bheoil1 |
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Beinn Eibhinn, Aonach Beag, Geal-Charn and Carn Dearg (Loch Pattack) |
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Beinn a’Chlachair, Geal Charn (Loch Laggan/Ardverikie) and Creag Pitridh |
Ardverikie Estate. Stalking between mid-Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed please phone 01528 544300 |
The Fara1 |
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Beinn a’Chuallaich1 |
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Stob an Aonaich Mhoir1 |
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Beinn Mholach1 |
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Meall na Leitreach1 |
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Sgairneach Mhor and The Sow of Atholl1 |
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Beinn Udlamain, A’Mharconaich and Geal-Charn (Drumochter) |
Land north of Beinn Udlamain- A’Mharconaich-An Torc/Boar of Badenoch ridge: Drumochter North. Stalking between mid-Sept and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. Keeping to the paths and ridges is always ok. |