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Best Munros for Spring

Spring is the in-between season on Scottish mountains. By April, lower Munros are usually clear of snow while anything over 1,000m can hold icy patches well into May — especially on north-facing slopes. These 49 lower, less technical peaks are the smart spring choices: long enough days to enjoy them, without committing to lingering winter conditions up high.

Spring also brings the best visibility of the year and quieter paths before summer crowds. Watch for lambing restrictions on approach tracks April–May, and remember that "spring" at the car park can still be full winter at 900 metres.

#MountainHeightRegionDifficulty
1Càrn Aosda917mCairngormsEasy (1/5)
2Ben Hope927mSutherlandEasy (1/5)
3Mayar928mAngus GlensEasy (1/5)
4The Cairnwell933mCairngormsEasy (1/5)
5Driesh947mAngus GlensEasy (1/5)
6Ben Lomond974mLoch LomondEasy (1/5)
7Ben Vorlich (Loch Earn)985mPerthshireEasy (1/5)
8Broad Cairn998mAngus GlensEasy (1/5)
9Ben Challum1,025mPerthshireEasy (1/5)
10Meall nan Tarmachan1,044mPerthshireEasy (1/5)
11Beinn Teallach915mFort WilliamModerate (2/5)
12Ben Vane915mLoch LomondModerate (2/5)
13Geal-chàrn (Drumochter)917mCairngormsModerate (2/5)
14A' Bhuidheanach Bheag936mCairngormsModerate (2/5)
15Càrn na Caim941mCairngormsModerate (2/5)
16Ben Vorlich (Loch Lomond)943mLoch LomondModerate (2/5)
17Tom Buidhe957mCairngormsModerate (2/5)
18Tolmount958mCairngormsModerate (2/5)
19A' Mharconaich975mCairngormsHard (4/5)
20Beinn Dubhchraig978mArgyllModerate (2/5)
21Stob Coire Sgriodain979mFort WilliamModerate (2/5)
22Slioch981mWester RossModerate (2/5)
23Conival987mAssyntModerate (2/5)
24Creag Leacach987mCairngormsModerate (2/5)
25Ben More Assynt998mAssyntModerate (2/5)
26Beinn an Dòthaidh1,004mArgyllModerate (2/5)
27Beinn Dearg (Blair Atholl)1,008mPerthshireModerate (2/5)
28Ben Oss1,029mArgyllModerate (2/5)
29Càrn an Rìgh1,029mCairngormsModerate (2/5)
30Chno Dearg1,046mCairngormsModerate (2/5)
31Beinn a' Chlèibh916mArgyllChallenging (3/5)
32Sgiath Chùil921mArgyllChallenging (3/5)
33Meall a' Choire Lèith926mPerthshireChallenging (3/5)
34Moruisg928mLoch NessChallenging (3/5)
35Ben Chonzie931mPerthshireChallenging (3/5)
36Meall Buidhe (Glen Lyon)932mPerthshireChallenging (3/5)
37Beinn Chabhair933mLoch LomondChallenging (3/5)
38Fionn Bheinn933mRoss-shireChallenging (3/5)
39Beinn na Lap935mCairngormsChallenging (3/5)
40Mount Keen939mAngus GlensChallenging (3/5)
41An Socach (Braemar)944mCairngormsChallenging (3/5)
42Beinn Bhuidhe948mArgyllChallenging (3/5)
43Meall Chuaich951mCairngormsChallenging (3/5)
44Meall Glas959mArgyllChallenging (3/5)
45Ben Klibreck962mSutherlandChallenging (3/5)
46Càrn a' Ghèoidh975mPerthshireChallenging (3/5)
47Beinn Udlamain1,011mCairngormsChallenging (3/5)
48Meall Ghaordaidh1,039mPerthshireChallenging (3/5)
49Ben Wyvis1,046mRoss-shireChallenging (3/5)