Hidden far from the roadside, the Cairngorms ’ most remarkable Munro yields to a surprisingly easy ascent.

A walkable ridge that climbs the entire height of a mountain is the stuff of dreams. Hidden away to the south of Glen Coe, BEN STARAV is the mountain that makes that dream come true.

BIDEAN NAM BIAN, HIGHLAND, 1150M

If you REALLY want to know Scotland’s mountains, you need to add The Fionas to your peak-bagging hit-list – starting with BEN MOR COIGACH .

■Distance: 6¾ miles/11km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

■Distance: 10 miles/16.1km ■ Time: 7 hours ■ Grade: Challenging