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