In Scotland, a Munro is any mountain over 3,000 feet. There are 282 of them, scattered across the Highlands, and each carries its own story.

To some, they’re challenges to be “bagged” and ticked off a list.
To me, they’re more than just peaks; they’re invitations.

The Munros have been calling me for years. Not just as summits to tick off, but as markers of something deeper, a connection, resilience, respect. Each one carries a story, a weathered silence, a challenge that asks more of you than just strong legs and a map.

This new series isn’t about bagging peaks as fast as possible. It’s about how we reach them slowly, mindfully, respectfully and how we leave them behind untouched, unharmed, and maybe even better than we found them. For me, the Munros are invitations, not trophies.

And yet, I’ll be honest: part of me wonders if I’m biting off more than I can chew. Pulling all this info together has been a bigger job than I imagined. Hours spent comparing maps, checking sources, and cross-referencing parking options feel endless some days. But maybe that’s fitting. The Munros themselves aren’t “easy.” They are challenges that shape you as you go, testing patience and perspective as much as endurance.

So, this is me, standing at the trailhead of something new. My boots are laced, the campervan is humming quietly, and the first steps are the hardest. This series is coming, and I’m equal parts excited and daunted.

But isn’t that exactly what an adventure should feel like?

Your turn:

As this series unfolds, I’d love to bring in your voices.
If you’ve climbed a Munro or dream of doing so, share your insights, stories, favourite routes, or tips in the comments below. What helped you most when planning your own adventures? What would you tell someone setting off for the first time?

And if you have photos from your own journeys, feel free to drop them in the chat; they’ll help bring this shared adventure to life. I’ll be using a general mountain image for each post, but at the end of the series, I plan to create a photo board featuring your pictures and moments from across the Munros.

Together, we can build a valuable resource for travellers and hillwalkers, a collective guide to exploring the Munros with freedom, care, and respect.

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