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Ben Hope — Scotland's northernmost Munro

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Ben Hope — Scotland's northernmost Munro

Moderate

4.5

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Ben Hope — Scotland's northernmost Munro

04:31

7.60km

890m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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99 m

Allt a' Mhuiseil Waterfalls

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

It's a steep start. Several waterfalls on the Allt a' Mhuiseil offer a rewarding distraction for aching legs and lungs!

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1.46 km

View of Strathmore

Highlight (Segment) • River

Should you need a breather - and you probably will, the views looking back over Strathmore are more than worth pausing to admire.

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2.83 km

View from Ben Hope

Highlight • Summit

On a good day, the views are truly spectacular. The stony plateau requires careful navigation in poor visibility and inclement conditions. Consider returning another day if you're in doubt!

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3.69 km

Ben Hope Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Most travel long distances to reach the foot of the most northerly Munro, buoyed by the promise of magical coastal views of the Orkney Islands. Climb the broad south ridge, …

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7.60 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.57 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.57 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

14°C

4°C

31 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Trail Reviews

Angela

October 12, 2021, Munro Route 47: Ben Hope

Ben Hope (927m) We hiked this munro on Tuesday 12th October 2021.

Tin

June 20, 2024, Schottland: Ben Hope - Schottlands nördlichster Munro

I've wanted to go here for a long time! Remote, steep, beautiful climb, incomparable panoramic views, but also well visited when the weather is good. As a supplement, the corresponding chapter in Robert McFarlane's book "The Wild Places" is recommended!

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ade0410

November 15, 2023, Ben Hope — Scotland's northernmost Munro

Tough but lovely hike up to the summit. Has a really nice clear winters day with little to no wind. The path is boggy and loose stone for the most part. Incredible views from the top.

Ben Hope — Scotland's northernmost Munro

Allt a' Mhuiseil Waterfalls

View of Strathmore

View from Ben Hope

Ben Hope Summit

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