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Encyclopedia > List of mountains of the British Isles by relative height

This is a list of peaks in the British Isles and Ireland, with a relative height of 600 m or more, in descending order of relative height. There are 119 in total: 82 in Scotland, 24 in Ireland, seven in Wales, four in England and one each in Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man. Of these, the top 111 are above 2000 feet (610 m). This article explains the archipelago in north-western Europe. ... In topography, prominence, also known as autonomous height, relative height or prime factor (in Europe), is a concept used in the categorization of hills and mountains. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... This article is about the country. ... This article is about the country. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Northern Ireland (Irish: , Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a constituent country of the United Kingdom lying in the northeast of the island of Ireland, covering 5,459 square miles (14,139 km², about a sixth of the islands total area). ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ...


For a longer list, see the lists of Marilyns which include all 2007 hills and mountains in the British Isles and Ireland with a relative height of at least 150 m. Map of Marilyns in the British Isles A Marilyn is a mountain or hill in the British Isles (including Ireland) with a relative height of at least 150 metres (492 ft), regardless of absolute height or other merit. ...


In the parent column, the prominence parent is used, as opposed to any other definition of 'parent'. The prominence parent of peak A can be found by dividing the island or region in question into territories, by tracing the runoff from the key col of every peak that is higher than peak A. The parent is the peak whose territory peak A resides in. In topography, prominence, also known as autonomous height, relative height or shoulder drop (in America) or prime factor (in Europe), is a concept used in the categorization of hills and mountains, also known as peaks. ...


Most of these peaks make it into this list by virtue of the fact that they are the highest point in their local areas. To help readers identify the locations of the peaks, the topographic area of which these peaks are the highest point is listed in the 'Highest point of...' column.

Contents

Breakdown by region and height

Country Total 4000ft+ 3500-4000ft 3000-3500ft 2500-3000ft 2000-2500ft
Scotland 82 2 21 31 21 7
Ireland 24 0 0 4 8 12
Wales 7 0 0 3 4 0
England 4 0 0 3 1 0
Northern Ireland 0 0 0 0 1 0
Isle of Man 1 0 0 0 0 1
Total 119 2 21 41 35 20

This article is about the country. ... This article is about the country. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Northern Ireland (Irish: , Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a constituent country of the United Kingdom lying in the northeast of the island of Ireland, covering 5,459 square miles (14,139 km², about a sixth of the islands total area). ...

List

  Peak Absolute
height (m)
Relative
height (m)
Parent Country Highest point of...
1 Ben Nevis 1344 1344 none — HP Great Britain  Scotland Great Britain
2 Càrn Eige 1183 1147 Ben Nevis  Scotland Northwest Highlands
3 Carrauntoohil 1038 1038 none — HP Ireland  Ireland Ireland
4 Snowdon 1085 1038 Ben Nevis  Wales Wales/England/Southern Uplands
5 Sgurr Alasdair 992 992 none — HP Skye  Scotland Skye
6 Ben More (Crianlarich) 1174 986 Ben Nevis  Scotland Crianlarich group
7 Ben More (Mull) 966 966 none — HP Mull  Scotland Mull
8 Liathach 1055 957 Carn Eige  Scotland Torridon
9 Ben Macdhui 1309 950 Ben Nevis  Scotland Cairngorms
10 Mount Brandon 951 930 Carrauntoohil  Ireland Dingle Peninsula
11 Ben Lawers 1214 915 Ben Nevis  Scotland Loch Tay group
12 Sgurr Mòr 1110 915 Carn Eige  Scotland Fannaichs
13 Scafell Pike 978 912 Snowdon Flag of England England England
14 Ben Cruachan 1126 879 Ben Lawers  Scotland
15 Ben Lui 1130 875 Ben Lawers  Scotland
16 Goat Fell 874 874 none — HP Arran  Scotland Arran
17 Sgurr Dhomhnuill 888 873 Carn Eige  Scotland Moidart
18 Creag Meagaidh 1128 867 Ben Nevis  Scotland Monadh Liath
19 Blaven 928 861 Sgurr Alasdair  Scotland East Skye
20 Beinn Bhàn 896 851 Sgurr Mòr  Scotland Applecross
21 Lugnaquilla 924 849 Carrauntoohil  Ireland Wicklow Mountains
22 Bidean nam Bian 1150 845 Ben Nevis  Scotland
23 Gaor Bheinn 987 842 Carn Eige  Scotland
24 Sgurr na Lapaich 1150 839 Carn Eige  Scotland
25 Sgurr na Cìche 1040 839 Carn Eige  Scotland Knoydart
26 Ben More Assynt 998 835 Sgurr Mòr  Scotland
27 Ben Vorlich 985 831 Ben More  Scotland
28 Galtymore 917 825  Ireland
29 Slieve Donard 850 825  Northern Ireland
30 Ben Lomond 974 820 Ben More  Scotland
31 Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais 1083 818 Sgurr na Lapaich  Scotland
32 Ben Klibreck 962 818 Ben More Assynt  Scotland
33 Askival 812 812 none — HP Rùm  Scotland
34 Beinn Dearg 1084 810 Sgurr Mòr  Scotland
35 Clisham 799 799 none — HP Lewis and Harris  Scotland Western Isles
36 Meall a' Bhuiridh 1108 795 Ben Lawers  Scotland Blackmount
37 Ladhar Bheinn 1020 795 Carn Eige  Scotland Western Knoydart
38 A' Chràlaig 1120 786 Carn Eige  Scotland
39 Beinn an Òir 785 785 none — HP Jura  Scotland Jura
40 Ben Alder 1148 783 Ben Nevis  Scotland
41 Mweelrea 814 778  Ireland
42 Rois-bheinn or
 Beinn Odhar Bheag 1
882 774 Gaor Bheinn  Scotland North Moidart
43 Ben Hope 927 772 Ben Klibreck  Scotland
44 Nephin 806 768  Ireland
45 Gleouraich 1035 765 A' Chralaig  Scotland South Glen Shiel Ridge
46 Binnein Mòr 1130 759 Ben Nevis  Scotland Mamores
47 An Teallach 1062 756 Sgurr Mòr  Scotland
48 Creach Bheinn 853 755 Sgurr Dhomhnuill  Scotland
49 Carnedd Llewelyn 1064 750 Snowdon  Wales Carneddau
50 Beinn a' Bheithir 1024 729 Bidean nam Bian  Scotland
51 Sgorr Ruadh 962 727 Sgurr Mòr  Scotland
52 Mount Leinster 795 725  Ireland
53 Schiehallion 1083 716 Ben Lawers  Scotland
54 Sgurr na Coinnich 739 714 Blaven  Scotland
55 Beinn Ìme 1011 712 Ben Lui  Scotland
56 Helvellyn 950 712 Scafell Pike Flag of England England Eastern Lake District
57 Skiddaw 931 709 Helvellyn Flag of England England Northern Lake District
58 Sgurr a' Mhaoraich 1027 706 Gleouraich  Scotland
59 Barrclashcame 772 706  Ireland
60 Merrick 843 705 Helvellyn  Scotland Southern Uplands
61 Beinn Mhor 741 696 Beinn Ime  Scotland
62 Beinn na Caillich 732 696 Sgurr na Coinnich  Scotland
63 Doune Hill 734 695 Beinn Ime  Scotland
64 Ben Wyvis 1046 691 Beinn Dearg  Scotland
65 Canisp 847 691 Ben More Assynt  Scotland
66 Foinaven 914 690 Ben Klibreck  Scotland
67 Errigal Mountain 749 688  Ireland
68 Croaghaun 688 688  Ireland
69 Garbh Bheinn 885 687 Sgurr Dhomhnuill  Scotland
70 Benbaun 729 686  Ireland
71 Knockmealdown 794 676  Ireland
72 Pen y Fan 886 671 Snowdon  Wales Brecon Beacons
73 The Storr 719 671 Sgurr Alasdair  Scotland North Skye
74 Lochnagar 1155 670 Ben Macdhui  Scotland
75 Aran Fawddwy 905 670 Snowdon  Wales Mid Wales
76 Beinn a' Ghlò 1129 665 Lochnagar  Scotland
77 Sgurr Fhuaran 1067 663 A' Chralaig  Scotland Five Sisters
78 Beinn Sgulaird 937 662 Bidean nam Bian  Scotland
79 Dun da Ghaoithe 766 659 Ben More  Scotland
80 Fionn Bheinn 933 658 Sgurr Mòr  Scotland
81 Ben Mor Coigach 743 657 Beinn Dearg  Scotland
82 Broad Law 840 653 Merrick  Scotland
83 Cross Fell 893 651 Helvellyn Flag of England England Pennines/Southern England
84 Cùl Mòr 849 651 Beinn Dearg  Scotland
85 Beinn a' Chreachain 1081 650 Schiehallion  Scotland
86 Chno Dearg 1046 649 Ben Alder  Scotland
87 Slieve Cor 721 648  Ireland
88 Beinn Fhada 1032 647 Carn Eige  Scotland
89 Ben Chonzie 931 645 Ben More  Scotland
90 Glyder Fawr 999 643 Snowdon  Wales Glyders
91 Baurtregaum 851 642  Ireland
92 Beinn an Lochain 901 640 Beinn Ime  Scotland
93 Croagh Patrick 764 640  Ireland
94 Slievenamon 721 638  Ireland
95 Beinn Eighe 1010 632 Liathach  Scotland
96 Ben Vorlich 943 632 Beinn Ime  Scotland
97 Barrslieveanroy 702 629  Ireland
98 Slioch 981 626 Sgurr Mòr  Scotland
99 Over Fauscoum 792 625  Ireland
100 Sgurr nan Eugallt 898 623 Ladhar Bheinn  Scotland
101 Aonach Eagach 967 622 Ben Alder  Scotland
102 Sron a' Choire Ghairbh 937 622 Sgurr na Ciche  Scotland
103 Waun Fach 811 622 Pen y Fan  Wales Black Mountains
104 Snaefell 621 621 none - HP Isle of Man  Isle of Man Isle of Man
105 Beinn Mhòr 620 620 none - HP South Uist  Scotland South Uist
106 Sgurr Thuilm 963 614 Gaor Bheinn  Scotland
107 Sgurr Ghiubhsachain 849 614 Sgurr Dhomhnuill  Scotland
108 Càrn Mòr 829 613 Sgurr na Ciche  Scotland
109 Ben Gorm 700 612  Ireland
110 Stob Coire Easain 1115 611 Ben Nevis  Scotland Grey Corries
111 Ben Loyal 765 610 Ben Hope  Scotland
112 Cadair Idris 893 608 Aran Fawddwy  Wales
113 Maumtrasna 682 608  Ireland
114 Ben Hee 873 607 Foinaven  Scotland
115 Slievekimalta 694 607  Ireland
116 Cuilcagh 665 603  Ireland
117 Beinn Alligin 986 601 Beinn Eighe  Scotland
118 Knockboy 706 600  Ireland
119 Slieve Snaght 615 600  Ireland

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This article is about the country. ... Helvellyn is a mountain in the English Lake District, the apex of the Eastern Fells . ... At 978 metres (3,210 feet), Scafell Pike is the highest mountain in England. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_England. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Skiddaw is a mountain in the Lake District National Park in the United Kingdom. ... Helvellyn is a mountain in the English Lake District, the apex of the Eastern Fells . ... Image File history File links Flag_of_England. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ireland. ... Merrick is the highest mountain in the Southern Uplands of southern Scotland. ... Helvellyn is a mountain in the English Lake District, the apex of the Eastern Fells . ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... The Southern Uplands is the southernmost of Scotlands three major geographic areas (the others being the Central Belt and the Highlands). ... The highest mountain in the Arrochar Alps, Beinn Ime (1011 m) can be readily accessed from one of three directions: firstly from Succoth, following the same path that is used to reach Ben Arthur (The Cobbler); alternatively, there is access from Rest and be Thankful, and finally from Loch Lomond... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... The highest mountain in the Arrochar Alps, Beinn Ime (1011 m) can be readily accessed from one of three directions: firstly from Succoth, following the same path that is used to reach Ben Arthur (The Cobbler); alternatively, there is access from Rest and be Thankful, and finally from Loch Lomond... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Ben Wyvis is a mountain located in eastern Scotland, north-west of Dingwall. ... Beinn Dearg (one of a number of Scottish hills of that name) is a mountain in the Inverlael area of the Highlands of Scotland. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Canisp is a mountain in the far north west of Scotland, it is situated in the parish of Assynt, in the county of Sutherland, 25 kilometres north of the town of Ullapool. ... The shattered quartzite summit of Ben More Assynt. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Foinaven is a mountain in Scotland, situated in the far north-west corner of the Scottish Highlands. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Mount Errigal (An Earagail in Irish) is the tallest peak in the Derryveagh Mountains of northern Ireland with a height of 751 metres (2,466 feet). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ireland. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ireland. ... Sgurr Dhomhnuill is a mountain in western Scotland. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Benbaun (Irish: Binn Bhán) is a mountain in County Galway, Ireland, the highest of the Twelve Bens, and the highest peak in Galway. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ireland. ... Knockmealdown is the highest peak of the Knockmealdown Range of mountains, located on the border between Co Tipperary and Co Waterford. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ireland. ... Pen y Fan is the highest mountain in South Wales, UK, situated in the Brecon Beacons national park. ... Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales and the highest British mountain south of the Scottish Highlands, is probably the busiest mountain in Britain [1]. It is located in Snowdonia National Park (Welsh: Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Wales_2. ... This article is about the country. ... Part of the Brecon Beacons, looking from the highest point Pen y Fan, 886 m (2907 feet), to Cribyn, 795 m (2608 feet) The Brecon Beacons (Welsh: Bannau Brycheiniog) are a mountain range located in the south-east of Wales. ... The Storr is a rocky hill on the Trotternish peninsula of the Isle of Skye. ... Sgurr Alasdair is the highest peak of the Black Cuillin, and therefore the highest peak on the Isle of Skye. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... The Old Man of Storr, Skye The Isle of Skye, usually known simply as Skye (Scottish Gaelic: An t-Eilean Sgiathanach) is the largest and most northerly island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. ... Lochnagar is a mountain located about five miles south of the River Dee near Balmoral. ... Ben Macdhui (also spelled Ben Macdui, Ben MacDui and Beinn MacDuibh) is the second highest mountain of Great Britain. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Aran Fawddwy is a mountain is southern Snowdonia, north Wales. ... Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales and the highest British mountain south of the Scottish Highlands, is probably the busiest mountain in Britain [1]. It is located in Snowdonia National Park (Welsh: Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Wales_2. ... This article is about the country. ... Càrn Liath from Airgiod Bheinn. ... Lochnagar is a mountain located about five miles south of the River Dee near Balmoral. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Bidean nam Bian is the highest point in the traditional county of Argyll in Scotland, lying to the south of Glen Coe. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Ben More, meaning meaning big hill in Scots Gaelic is the highest mountain and only Munro (mountains in Scotland that reach an elevation of 3,000 feet or more) on the Isle of Mull, Scotland. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Sgurr Mòr is the highest of the seven Munros in the mountain range known as the Fannichs in northern Scotland. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Beinn Dearg (one of a number of Scottish hills of that name) is a mountain in the Inverlael area of the Highlands of Scotland. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Broad Law is the second highest hill in the wide expanse of hill country in Southern Scotland, the Southern Uplands, and the highest for 30 miles in all directions. ... Merrick may refer to: Joseph Merrick, the elephant man. Merrick Baliton, a fictional character. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... At 893 m, Cross Fell is the highest point in the Pennine hills of Northern England. ... Helvellyn is a mountain in the English Lake District, the apex of the Eastern Fells . ... Image File history File links Flag_of_England. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Typical Pennine scenery. ... Beinn Dearg (one of a number of Scottish hills of that name) is a mountain in the Inverlael area of the Highlands of Scotland. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Schiehallion, a mountain (technically a Munro) in Perthshire, Scotland, is popular with walkers due to its accessibility, easy path up and spectacular views - in 2000 it was estimated that annually between 17500 and 20000 walkers made the ascent [1]. The origin of the name is unclear but Fairy Hill of... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Ben Alder is the highest mountain in the remote area of the Scotish Highlands between Loch Ericht and Glen Spean. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ireland. ... Carn Eige, sometimes spelt Carn Eighe, is the highest mountain in northern Scotland (north of the Great Glen). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Ben More is a mountain in the southern Highlands of Scotland, near Crianlarich. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Glyder Fawr is a mountain in Snowdonia, Wales, the highest in the Glyderau. ... Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales and the highest British mountain south of the Scottish Highlands, is probably the busiest mountain in Britain [1]. It is located in Snowdonia National Park (Welsh: Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Wales_2. ... This article is about the country. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ireland. ... Beinn an Lochain is a mountain in the Arrochar Alps, southern Scotland, on the western edge of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. ... The highest mountain in the Arrochar Alps, Beinn Ime (1011 m) can be readily accessed from one of three directions: firstly from Succoth, following the same path that is used to reach Ben Arthur (The Cobbler); alternatively, there is access from Rest and be Thankful, and finally from Loch Lomond... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Croagh patrick is a 764 m (2,510 ft) mountain in the west of Ireland and an important site of pilgrimage. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ireland. ... This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ireland. ... Beinn Eighe (from the Scottish Gaelic, File Mountain) is one of the mountains of the Torridon area of the Highlands of Scotland. ... Liathach is one of the most famous of the Torridon Hills. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Ben Vorlich is a Scottish mountain situated between the northernmost section of Loch Lomond and Loch Sloy. ... The highest mountain in the Arrochar Alps, Beinn Ime (1011 m) can be readily accessed from one of three directions: firstly from Succoth, following the same path that is used to reach Ben Arthur (The Cobbler); alternatively, there is access from Rest and be Thankful, and finally from Loch Lomond... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ireland. ... Slioch is a mountain in the Scottish Highlands situated in Wester Ross, eight kilometres north of the village of Kinlochewe. ... Sgurr Mòr is the highest of the seven Munros in the mountain range known as the Fannichs in northern Scotland. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ireland. ... Ladhar Bheinn is a the highest mountain in the Knoydart region of the Highlands of Scotland. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... The Aonach Eagach (Notched Ridge, from the Scottish Gaelic) is a rocky ridge lying to the north of Glen Coe in the Scottish Highlands. ... Ben Alder is the highest mountain in the remote area of the Scotish Highlands between Loch Ericht and Glen Spean. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Sgorr na Ciche is an alternative name for the Pap of Glencoe. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Waun Fach is the highest mountain in the Black Mountains in south-eastern Wales. ... Pen y Fan is the highest mountain in South Wales, UK, situated in the Brecon Beacons national park. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Wales_2. ... This article is about the country. ... There are several mountain ranges named the Black Mountains. ... Snaefell is the highest mountain on the Isle of Man. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_isle_of_man. ... Location of South Uist South Uist (Scottish Gaelic: Uibhist a Deas) is an island of the Outer Hebrides in Scotland. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Location of South Uist South Uist (Scottish Gaelic: Uibhist a Deas) is an island of the Outer Hebrides in Scotland. ... Gaor Bheinn, or Gulvain, is a mountain in Scotland, to the south of Loch Arkaig. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Sgurr Dhomhnuill is a mountain in western Scotland. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Sgorr na Ciche is an alternative name for the Pap of Glencoe. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ireland. ... Ben Nevis (Gaelic: Beinn Nibheis) is the highest mountain in Great Britain. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Ben Loyal is an isolated mountain of 764 m in Sutherland, the northwestern tip of the Scottish Highlands. ... Ben Hope is the most northerly Munro, standing alone in the flow country (bumpy, peat-covered moorland) south-east of Loch Hope, in Sutherland, Scotland. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Cadair Idris (or Cader Idris as it is generally known locally) is a prominent mountain in Snowdonia, north Wales. ... Aran Fawddwy is a mountain is southern Snowdonia, north Wales. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Wales_2. ... This article is about the country. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ireland. ... Foinaven is a mountain in Scotland, situated in the far north-west corner of the Scottish Highlands. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ireland. ... Cuilcagh (665 metres) is a mountain in Ireland, the summit of which lies on the Fermanagh-Cavan border. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ireland. ... Beinn Alligin (In Scottish Gaelic, Jewelled Hill), is one of the classic hills of the Torridon region of Scotland. ... Beinn Eighe (from the Scottish Gaelic, File Mountain) is one of the mountains of the Torridon area of the Highlands of Scotland. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ireland. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ireland. ...

Near misses

  Peak Absolute
height (m)
Relative
height (m)
Parent Country
120 Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair 1019 595 Sgurr Mor  Scotland
121 Moel Siabod 872 595 Glyder Fawr  Wales
122 Ben Cleuch 721 595 Ben Vorlich  Scotland
123 Moruisg 928 594 Sgurr a'Choire Ghlais  Scotland
124 Beinn Bhuidhe 948 592 Ben Lui  Scotland
125 Carn Dearg 945 590 Creag Meagaidh  Scotland
126 Tigra Mor 679 588 Clisham  Scotland
127 Moel Hebog 783 585 Snowdon  Wales
128 Cairnsmore of Carsphairn 797 582 Merrick  Scotland
129 Beinn Heasgarnich 1078 579 Ben Lawers  Scotland
130 Sgurr a' Mhuilinn 879 576 Moruisg  Scotland
131 Stob Coire a' Chearcaill 771 575 Sgurr Ghiubhsachain  Scotland

Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Moel Siabod is a mountain in Snowdonia, north Wales, which sits isolated above the villages of Betws-y-Coed and Capel Curig. ... Glyder Fawr is a mountain in Snowdonia, Wales, the highest in the Glyderau. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Wales_2. ... This article is about the country. ... Ben Vorlich is a mountain located in the southern part of the Highlands of Scotland. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Beinn Laoigh (the name is sometimes anglicised to Ben Lui or Ben Laoigh) is a peak of the southern highlands of Scotland. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Carn Dearg is the highest peak of the Monadh Liath mountains in the Highlands of Scotland. ... Creag Meagaidh is a mountain on the northern side of Glen Spean in Scotland. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Clisham (Scottish Gaelic: An Cliseam) is a mountain on the island of Harris in the Western Isles of Scotland. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Moel Hebog is a mountain in Snowdonia, north Wales which dominates the view west from the village of Beddgelert. ... Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales and the highest British mountain south of the Scottish Highlands, is probably the busiest mountain in Britain [1]. It is located in Snowdonia National Park (Welsh: Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Wales_2. ... This article is about the country. ... Merrick may refer to: Joseph Merrick, the elephant man. Merrick Baliton, a fictional character. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Ben Lawers is one of the highest mountains in the southern part of the Scottish Highlands. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ...

Notes

Note 1: Rois-Bheinn and Beinn Odhar Bheag both have a height of 882 m and are separated by a 524 m drop. They are collectively separated from Gaor Bheinn (their parent) by a 774 m drop making one of them eligible for inclusion in this list. However, without more accurate heights, it is impossible to say which should be included making them an example of a twin peak. Gaor Bheinn, or Gulvain, is a mountain in Scotland, to the south of Loch Arkaig. ...


References

  1. Dawson, Alan (1992). The Relative Hills of Britain. Milnthorpe, Cumbria: Cicerone Press. ISBN 1-85284-068-4. 
  2. Clements, E.D. 'Clem' (1998). The Hewitts and Marilyns of Ireland. Cambuskenneth, Stirling: TACit Press. ISBN 0-9522680-8-6. 
  3. Maizlish, Aaron; Dawson, Alan; Woodall, Rob; de Ferranti, Jonathan; Trengove, Mark. Great Britain P600m summits. Retrieved on 2006-08-10.

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See also

  • List of mountains and hills of the British Isles and Ireland by height
  • A slightly longer list with grid references and a map.

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