Cairngorms Munros
64 Munros in the Cairngorms region of Scotland. Browse all peaks with routes, maps, and climbing guides.
About Cairngorms Munros
The Cairngorms are Scotland's greatest mountain massif — a vast granite plateau that contains four of the country's five highest summits. Ben Macdui, Braeriach, Cairn Toul, and Cairn Gorm itself are linked by high ground that rarely drops below 1,000 metres, creating the closest thing to arctic terrain in the British Isles. In winter, this is genuinely serious mountaineering country.
The approaches are long but rewarding. The Lairig Ghru pass cuts through the heart of the range, offering access to the most remote summits. To the east, the rolling hills around Glen Shee and Glenshee ski centre provide easier going, while the northern corries above Aviemore combine dramatic scenery with relatively straightforward ascents. The ancient Caledonian pinewoods of Rothiemurchus and Abernethy add a unique dimension to the walk-ins.
Highlights: Ben Macdui is Britain's second-highest peak. The Lairig Ghru is one of Scotland's great through-routes. Braeriach's corries are spectacular.
