Munro, Corbett or Graham? Trivia Quiz

Answer: Munro

Ben Nevis stands at 1,345 metres (4,413 feet) and is the highest mountain in both Scotland and the UK. It is located in Fort William, and its height means that it is very popular among both walkers and climbers. Its summit contains the remains of an observatory.

The most common route of ascent is via a wide path, which stretches from a visitor centre just outside Fort William. It is also possible to ascend via the nearby mountain of Carn More Dearg (also a Munro), which takes you along a narrow arête.

Answer: Munro

Ben Lomond is 974 metres (3,196 feet), and is the most southerly Munro. It is located next to Loch Lomond, and its position, only a one hour drive from the centre of Glasgow, means that it is one of the most popular Munro to ascend.

There is a wide path from a car park at the shores of Loch Lomond to the summit, as well as a rougher track up one of the mountain's other sides, along the Ptarmigan ridge.

Answer: Munro

Mount Keen is 939 metres (3,081 feet) high, and is the most easterly of the Munros, being located in the county of Angus. It is situated between the cities of Dundee and Aberdeen so it is another fairly popular hill.

As the mountain stands on its own in mostly undulating countryside, it can be accessed from all directions. However, the most common routes are via Glen Esk in the east, or Glen Tanar in the north. Both routes involve good paths, with the Glen Tanar track going along an attractive pine forest.

Answer: Munro

Cairn Gorm, at 1,245 metres (4,084 feet) high is located in the eponymous Cairngorm mountain range. It is the sixth highest mountain in Scotland, although only the fifth highest in the Cairngorms. As well as being a popular location for hill walking and climbing, the mountain is also the centre of a ski area, and there used to be a funicular railway, which took you almost to the top.

There are many routes to the summit of Carin Gorm, but the shortest, as well as the highest start point, takes you from the ski centre car park, near Aviemore, where there is a well-made path.

Answer: Munro

Ben Lawers, which is 1,214 metres (3,983 feet) is located in Perthshire, near Loch Tay. It is the 10th highest Munro, and its relatively high start point, wide, well-trodden path and ease of access from Scotland's central belt means that it is frequently visited.

As well as the main path from the National Trust for Scotland car park, the mountain can also be reached by various other rougher tracks which start from all directions. You can also do a linear walk across all seven Munros in the Lawers range, from Meall Greigh in the east to Meall a'Choire Leith in the west.

Answer: Corbett

The Cobbler, which is also known as Ben Arthur, is 884 metres (2,900 feet) high, and it is located near Loch Long in Argyll and Bute.

Its most common start point is from the village of Arrochar, and as the initial ascent route is wide and not too steep, the hill is very popular among families. However, the final path up to the summit is very steep and craggy, and the true summit is reached by a short scramble up a rocky outcrop.

Answer: Corbett

Ben Vrackie, which is 841 metres (2,759 feet) high, is situated above the town of Pitlochry, in Perthshire.

There is a direct path from both Pitlochry and nearby Killiecrankie, and there are excellent views of the surrounding countryside from the summit.

Answer: Corbett

Goat Fell is 874 metres (2,867 feet) high, and is the highest hill on the island of Arran, in the Firth of Clyde. The summit has a toposcope, which shows you what you are looking at (on a clear day), and you have excellent views all over the island and back to the mainland.

The most popular ascent route is from Brodick Castle in the south; it is also possible to ascend from the village of Corrie in the east. The routes from the north and west are longer and rougher.

Answer: Corbett

Clisham, at 799 metres (2,621 feet), is the tallest hill in the island of Lewis and Harris, and the only Corbett in the Outer Hebrides. The summit, as is to be expected from an island hill, gives a good viewpoint out to sea.

The quickest way to the summit is the direct route from the nearby road, but a more enjoyable walk is to traverse the Mullach an Langa ridge, which curves in the shape of a horseshoe.

Answer: Corbett

Ben Ledi, at 879 metres (2,884 feet) high, is located near Callander, in the Trossachs. It is mentioned in Walter Scott's poem "The Lady of the Lake".

There are two main ascent routes to the summit. The more popular is a short walk through the Pass of Leny in the east; it is also possible to ascend via Stank Glen in the west.

Answer: Graham

Stay Pollaidh, at 612 metres (2,008 feet) high, only barely meets the height condition to be a Graham, but despite its relatively low height it is a hill of character. It is located in the far north-west of Scotland, near the village of Inverpolly, and its summit is at the top of a rocky tor, only reachable by scrambling over some pinnacles.

However, if you are not keen on scrambling, there is a short and simple walk to the first ridge, from which you get excellent views across the Assent region.

Answer: Graham

Suilven, at 731 metres (2,398 feet) is another hill in the north-west of Scotland, near the village of Lochinver. It has one of the weirdest shapes of any Scottish hill, and takes the form of a large dome, bulging out from a steep-sided ridge.

Suliven is located in the the middle of Glencanisp estate, and as such it is located quite a long way from any road; however, the paths to the ascent route are mostly very good, and the climb itself is interesting, with some simple scrambling to the summit.

The hill also featured in the 2017 film "Edie", which starred Sheila Hancock.

Answer: Graham

The Storr, which is 717 metres (2,359 feet) high, is located on the Trotternish peninsula, on Skye. It sits above the often visited Old Man of Storr, a prominent rock formation.

A well-made path takes visitors past the Old Man, then winds around the cliffs until you reach the Trotternish ridge. The summit area is just short way along, and it gives excellent views across the northern part of the island.

Answer: Graham

The Pap of Glencoe, which is 742 metres (2,434 feet) high, is located, unsurprisingly, near the village of Glencoe in the west of Scotland. It is shaped like a breast, hence its name.

The hill can be accessed from a minor road just outside Glencoe; the climb is steep and rocky, with a short scramble to the summit. Despite its relatively small height, particularly when compared with the other hills in the area, the view from the summit is superb, both along Glen Coe, and across Loch Leven.

Answer: Graham

Tinto is 711 metres (2,333 feet), and is located in southern Scotland, just 38 miles (61 km) south-east of Glasgow. It is situated on its own, at a distance from the rest of the hills in the southern uplands, and as it is near the central belt, as well as being a fairly undemanding walk, it is very popular.

Most people ascend the hill using one of two paths; the route for the north is short and straight forward, up a wide path, while the route from the south is sightly longer and a bit rougher.