Perthshire is one of my favourite areas for Munro bagging. There are 30 Perthshire Munros to hike and explore.

Perthshire is also known as Perth and Kinross. A prime location in the Southern Highlands and it is an ideal location for hiking as it is close to home for me.

Overall, this area is a popular destination for hillwalker enthusiasts, outdoor adventurers and Munro Bagging fanatics. These majestic mountains stand tall at 3,000 feet or over.

Anyone who is willing to put in the effort to bag these beasts will be rewarded with stunning views across some of the most luscious landscapes in the world.

From the top of the mountains, there are immense panoramas. Calm lochs, abundant wildlife and massive boulders.

For all fans of the Scottish outdoors, bagging an easy Munro is a must-do activity for a day. I have put this list together to help you find your nearest Munro in Perthshire.

Many hill ranges are available to hike in Perth and Kinross. These are the Crieff & Loch Earn Hills, the Ben Lawers Range, Glen Lyon Hills, the mountains of the Drumochter Pass, and the Tilt and Taft Hills.

Crieff & Loch Earn Hills

The Crieff and Loch Earn Hills are the most southern set of hills.

The area consists of Ben Vorlich and the Stuc a’Chroin on the south shore of Loch Earn and Ben Chonzie further north near Loch Turret Reservoir. Ben Vorlich and Stuc a’Chroin are often bagged together. 

Ben Vorlich (Loch Earn) 

Located on the south side of Loch Earn in the beautiful Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Ben Vorlich is a popular steep climb, there is a clear, easy-to-follow path from start to finish.

From the top, you will be rewarded with unbeatable views across Loch Earn, the Ben Lawers range and various peaks and foothills. I was so impressed with the views across Loch Earn.

Ben Vorlich is a suitable climb for beginners. There is parking in the lay-by along the shores of Loch Earn.

Stuc a’Chroin

Stuc a’Chroin is a second smaller Munro which is often bagged with Ben Vorlich.

The climb to Stuc a’Chroin is a more serious walk, with steep rocky ground. From Ben Vorlich, you will have to follow a steep zigzagging path, navigate a boulder field and scramble to a rocky peak. 

This Munro is the southernmost of the peaks available in the area. On a clear day, stunning views can extend across the lowlands as far south as Stirling Castle and Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh.

Stuc a’Chroin can be climbed without climbing Ben Vorlich or avoiding the scramble. The return path is eroded and boggy in patches. Be prepared for a rough path and a foot full of mud. 

I found the walk from Ben Vorlich to Stuc a’Chroin very enjoyable.

Ben Vorlich and Stuc a’Chroin

Ben Chonzie 

Height: 931 metres

There is an easier clear path for beginners to follow. Alternatively, for those who are more experienced walkers, you can follow a more challenging route to get to the peak.

An approach to a well-maintained path including starts with Glen Lednock. Near the peak, there is a grassy section. Meanwhile, a longer trek includes the ascent from Loch Turret near Crieff. 

The flat summit is an appealing stop for everyone to rest and refuel. I climbed Ben Chonzie in March 2022 and most of the route was covered in snow.

Ben Chonzie is one of the most stunning peaks known for its gorgeous scenery, heather moorland and abundant wildlife.

Keep a look out for the mountain hares – Ben Chonzie has a large population of these fast creatures. Mountain hares are known for the changing colours of their coat from brown to white in the winter. 

Lawers Range

The Lawers range consists of seven Munros which can be walked in one day. These consist of Meall Greigh, Meall Garbh, An Stuc, Ben Lawers, Beinn Ghlas, Meall A’Choire Leith and Meall Corranaich.

On the ascent, you will get to explore Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve. For shorter routes, Meall Greigh, Meall Garbh and An Stuc are often bagged together from the car park at Lawers Hotel on the Loch Tay.

Beinn Ghlas and Ben Lawers are often bagged together from the National Trust for Scotland car park. Finally, Meall A’Choire Leith and Meall Corranaich are walked together with the starting point at a lay behind Lochan na Lairige .

Meall Greigh

Height: 1001 metres

The first of eastern Munros of the Lawers range is an extensive viewpoint from the peak.

Meall Greigh is a shapeless and sprawling Munro in a slightly detached position from the rest of Ben Lawers Range. The approach is pretty nice and straightforward.

Meall Garbh

Height: 1118 metres

Meall Garbh is one of the Ben Lawers range and is the same height as neighbouring An Stuc. It is part of the fine circuit which circles the Corrie from Lochan nan Cat.

The push to the summit is not as steep as many other peaks. It is usually the forgotten Munro, it is no beast but unveils real beauty.

An Stuc

Height: 1118 metres

An Stuc is in the centre of the Lawers range and can be climbed with Beinn Ghlas and Ben Lawers or Meall Greigh and Meall Garbh. In 1997, An Stuc was promoted to Munro status as it is the same height as Meall Garbh.

A steep scramble is involved to get to An Stuc from Meall Garbh, which is a little more tricky compared to the traditional route from Ben Lawers. There are amazing views across Loch nan Cat from the top of An Stuc.

Ben Lawers

Height: 1214 metres

Ben Lawers is the highest mountain in the Southern Highlands and the 10th highest mountain in the UK. The car park at the beginning of the ascent is at a high altitude to give you a head start for the walk.

Back in the 19th century, a huge cairn was built on top of the Munro to try to make it reach the 4,000 feet mark.

From the car park, Ben Lawers is not viewable, however, Beinn Ghlas is ahead of you.

To get to Ben Lawers you can tackle the summit of Beinn Ghlas first or walk around it. Ben Lawers is so close to being 4,000 feet high. 

I really enjoyed sitting at the top of the summit on a clear summer’s day. There were excellent views of the rest of the Lawer’s range and of other Munros in Loch Lomond.

Beinn Ghlas

Height: 1103 metres

Beinn Ghlas is west of Ben Lawers and is often passed by many hillwalkers. To get to the peak, you will walk through the Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve which is fenced off to protect the flora from overgrazing by sheep and deer.

The landscape supports a wonderful arctic flora which is obvious from the other side of the fence. The peak to the left is Meall Corranaich while looking back over the car park is the peak of Meall nan Tarmachan. 

I thought Beinn Ghlass was a good steady Munro to ascend and you can split up the journey to Ben Lawers by relaxing at the top of the summit.

Meall A’Choire Leith

Height: 926 metres

The most northern Munro is the Ben Lawers Range, an outlier of the group. The starting point to climb these Munros is 550 metres making this short for baggers.

There is no clear path for the route to this peak, the ground is uneven and the terrain is very rough, with plenty of boggy areas. A vast, flat-topped dome, it is not the most distinctive of the group. 

Meall Corranaich 

Height: 1069 metres

Can be climbed with Meall A’Choire Leith or hiked from Beinn Ghlas and Ben Lawers. There are old metal posts guiding the route to the top of the Munro.

From the peak, you will be rewarded with unique views of the Ben Lawers range as you are right in the centre of the range. From the peak, you can see Loch Tay, Lochan na Lairge, and northwards towards Ben Lawers.

Meall nan Tarmachan 

Height: 1044 metres

Meall nan Tarmachan is the only summit above 3,000 feet on the Tarmachan Ridge. From Killin, the ridge is very dominant.

It is an easy climb thanks to a high-level start point in the Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve. 

Meall nan Tarmachan can be completed as part of a circuit across the Tarmachan ridge traverse which is the most interesting ridge in the Southern Highlands.

It’s a great viewpoint, with the Lawers range to the east, Loch Tay in the south, and the Glen Lyon range to the north. 

Meall Buidhe (Glen Lyon)

Height: 932 metres

This is one of the short, straightforward peaks. The route can be boggy in parts in an area of wide moorlands rewarding views over Loch an Daimh, the Trossachs and Rannoch Moor.

On a clear day, the mountains further north are in sight. In an area of wide moorlands, the route can be boggy in parts.

To make a longer trek, Meall Buidhe is often combined with Stucd an Lochain on the other side of the dam.

Stucd an Lochain

Height: 960 metres

There is a short ascent to the top of Munro, the starting point is pretty high, at 400 metres.

Near the top, you can follow the traverse that follows around above the corrie cradling little Lochan nan Cat. The views from the summit are superb.

Rannoch and Glen Lyon Hills

Glen Lyon has four peaks above 3,000 feet – Carn Gorm, Meall Garbh, Carn Mairg and Creag Mhor. These mountains are usually climbed together and it makes a fun and challenging day. 

Carn Gorm 

Height: 1029 metres

The summit has a broad dome shape with little distinction but there are good views of the glen and a small cairn marks the summit. 

Meall Garbh (Glen Lyon)

Height: 968 metres

Meal Garbh is the second summit to be reached on the circular route south of Schiehallion. It is a wide summit which has a few humps.

The northerly summit is not hard to mistake as it is the one with the untidy stack of fence posts. This is a good introductory mountain for those thinking of getting into hill walking. It is rewarding with spectacular views. 

Carn Mairg

Height: 1042 metres

The highest of the four summits in the Glen Lyon range. Also, the summit is rocky and ringed by crags.

Meall na Aighean (Creag Mhor)

Height: 981 metres

On older maps, Meall na Aighean is referred to as Creag Mhor. Meall na Aighean is a Munro with two summits on a broad crest.

The drop between Carn Mairg is only 130 metres. The first Munro you see as you approach Glen Lyon from the north is Meall na Aighean. 

Creag Mhor (Glen Lochay)

Height: 1047 metres

Creag Mhor is at the head of Glen Lochay and forms a very steep-sided ridge, with a craggy top with three prominent ridges.

Creag Mhor translates from Scottish Gaelic as the “big crag”. Creag Mhor is located in Perth and Kinross region and can be climbed along or with 5 other Munros located out of Perthshire.

Beinn Heasgarnich

Height: 1078 metres

Beinn Heasgarnich is a fine viewpoint but has a tricky decent with vast areas of peat bog around it. The massive sprawling with gentle slopes and broad grassy ridges are often described as “whaleback”.

Beinn Heasgarnich translates from Scottish Gaelic “peak of the roaring waterfall of the horse”. There are a lot of secret waterfalls on this route.

It’s a sprawling mountain which is approached by a private road that links Glen Lochay and Glen Lyon.

Schiehallion

Height: 1083 metres

Standing 900 metres tall, Schiehallion is a famous conical mountain which overlooks Kinloch Rannoch and Tummel. Situated in a nature reserve which is maintained by John Muir Trust.

There is a clear well-maintained path from the car park. But be prepared to navigate a rough stretch of boulders near the summit of the Munro. 

An excellent first choice for those who want to start their Munro bagging journey. It is an achievable and one of the most popular summits to bag.

I climbed the Schiehallion on a summer’s day and it was pleasantly busy with people. The weather and views that day were perfect for walking up a Munro.

Schiehallion translates from Scottish Gaelic as the “fairy hill of the Caledonians”. As the path works its way up onto and along the lower part of the ridge, excellent views open up, particularly looking across Loch Tummel towards Beinn a’Ghlo. 

Walkers will be impressed with the stunning views that stretch out in every direction from the summit and richly reward new and experienced walkers.

On a clear day, Glen Etive and Glen Coe are visible in the distance, beyond Rannoch Moor.

Tarf and Tilt Hills 

Beinn a’Ghlo is a massive and complex mountain range towering above Blair Atholl and Glen Tilt. The area is a range of hills with three Munro summits.

Beinn a’Ghlo has been declared an SSSI (site of Special Scientific Interest) and a SAC (Special Area of Conservation) for the diverse plant life.

These summits can be completed in one outing, making a strenuous but rewarding day. Beinn a’Ghlo translates from Scottish Gaelic to “Mountains of the Mist”.

Carn Liath (Beinn A’Ghlo)

Height: 975 metres

The conical Carn Liath is the lowest summit out of the Beinn a’Ghlo and is worthwhile as a stand-alone climb. There are obvious tracks and paths that follow up the 640-metre accent, making it a suitable route for beginners.

From afar is a visible attractive Munro, very prominent from the main A9 road. Also, Carn Liath is the most accessible and there are good paths to the summit. 

The view from Carn Liath to the sisters’ peaks of Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain and Carn nan Gabher is a brilliant highlight. Note that your usual walking boots, warm clothes and provisions are required.

Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain (Beinn A’Ghlo)

Height: 1070 metres

Located above the beautiful Glen Tilt and stands tall between the two other Beinn a’Ghlo peaks. Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain is a complex hill with twisting ridges and steep sides.

This is a great additional Munro to bag for those who have more experience and are more confident.  

Carb nan Gabhar (Beinn A’Ghlo)

Height: 1121 metres

With many crests and peaks, Carb nan Gabner is a large, complex mountain. Also, it is the highest mountain in Beinn a’Ghlo.

From Blair Atholl, follow up the river to the base of Carn a’Chlamain. Carn A’Chlamain is usually bagged with the other Beinn A’Ghlo range. 

A fairly long hillwalking route, which features five Munros and a Corbett is a potential walking route for those keen and experienced hillwalkers.

As well as featuring the peaks of Beinn a’Ghlo there are rewarding views above Glen Bruar and Glen Tilt.

Carn A’Chlamain 

Height: 963 metres

This is a fine walk to get to the stony summit of Carn A’Chlamain, through the stunning Glen Tilt. A fine estate track travels up Glen Tilt, going through farmland, woodland and forestry. 

Beinn Dearg (Blair Atholl)

Height: 1008 metres

Due to the remoteness of the Atholl wilderness, a long hill walk will be required to reach the summit. There are good estate tracks which make it relatively easy to access.

The summit of Beinn Dearg sits above a vast heather moorland, covered in red granite boulders. Beinn Dearg translates from Scottish Gaelic as “red mountain”. 

Glas Tulaichean 

Height: 1051 metres

Glas Tulaichean is located just inside the Cairngorms National Park. Usually climbed together from the Spittal of Glenshee together with Carn an Righ.

Glas Tulaichean is a big dome-shaped mountain with a land rover track almost all the way to the summit. It is the closest of the two Munros.

There is parking available at Spittal of Glenshee, and from there, walk up to Dalmunzie Castle Hotel to an old railway line.

The route showcases the best of Glen Lochsie and there are a couple of river crossings, so make sure you go out in dry weather conditions. Annually in June, there is a race from Dalmunzie along the track to Glas Tulaichean’s summit.

Carn an Righ

Height: 1029 metres

Carn an Righ is a remote steep-sided mountain in the heart of Mounth, between Glen Shee and Glen Tilt.

It can be bagged with many other peaks, however, the easier way to climb Carn an Righ is from the Spittal of Glenshee with Glas Tulaichean.

It is one of the most inaccessible summits over 3,000 feet and is located far away from any public road. 

Carn an Righ translates from Scottish Gaelic to “Hill of the King”. Even though the Munro is smaller compared to its neighbour Glas Tulaichean the route is a little rougher.

At the top, you will be rewarded with views of Beinn a’Ghlo out to the west. 

Drumuchter Hills

Beinn Udlamain is the highest of the four mountains on the west side of Drumochter Pass.

There are views from the summit over the Ben Alder range and Loch Ericht. There are tracks on a fair portion of the route. 

Sgarirneach Mhor

Height: 991 metres

Sgairirneach Mhor is a very rounded mountain on the west side of Drumochter Pass.

Sgairneach Mhor can be climbed in a day with Beinn Udlamain, as it is linked by a bealach at above 800 metres. There is a fair amount of tracks, paths and old fence posts to guide the way. 

A’Mharconnaich 

Height: 975 metres

The summit sites at the northeastern end of a wide and long crest above crags and steep ground to the east.

As A’Mharconaich is positioned to the east of the group of Drummuchter Hills there are good views over the Carn na Caim to the Cairngorms. 

Geal-Charn

Height: 936 metres 

On the Drumochter Pass, A’Mharconnach and Geal-Charn are the two most northerly summits.

Geal Charn is described as a featureless lump with superb views towards Ben Alder, with heather covering the plateau.

The Easiest 8 Munros To Climb in Perthshire

1. Ben Vorlich
2. Ben Chonzie
3. Schiehallion
4. Meall nan Tarmachan
5. Carn Liath 
6. Glas Tulaichean 
7. Beinn Ghlas
8. Ben Lawers

How many Munros are in Perthshire?

There are 28 Munros in the region. Many of the mountains are located near Loch Tay.

In Perth and Kinross, there is a range of walks to choose from which are suitable for all abilities. 

What is the Easiest Munro to walk?

Ben Chonzie is the easiest Munro to climb in Perth and Kinross.

The Munro is the most southerly located of the Munro and you can get amazing views from the peak across the region and the Loch Turret Reservoir below.

There is a clear path to the top of the mountain and is suitable to climb for beginners. 

Final Note

Climbing the mountainous peaks in Perth and Kinross is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. I hope this list, inspires you to decide on what peak to tackle for your next adventure. 

Always remember the conditions on Scottish Hills change rapidly, therefore never head out under-equipped. Make sure you are carrying a compass, and map and know how to use them.

Many of the Munros are in Perth and Kinross and close to Dundee and Stirling. There are many towns where you can base yourself to bag the Munros including Crieff, Pitlochry and Aberfeldy.

There are many other things to see and do in Perth and Kinross including waterfalls and castles. Finally, there are many Munros near Perth that are accessible by public transport.