What are the Corbetts?
You've heard of the Munros, but have you heard of the Corbetts?
So, what are the Corbetts?
In 1930 John Rooke Corbett, a district valuer from Bristol, became the fourth person and first Englishman to complete the Munros. He then went on to climb all Scotland’s hills and mountains over 2000ft (610m) and drew up a list of mountains between 2500ft and 3000ft in height (with a drop of at least 500ft on all sides).
Has the original list been adjusted?
When Corbett died in 1949, his sister passed his list on to the SMC, who published it alongside the Munro tables. His original list has been adjusted as the accuracy of maps has improved, with the addition of about 20 Corbetts and the deletion of others. There are now enough Corbetts (around 220) to fill two guidebooks which, between them, cover both north and south of the Great Glen.
Why should I climb the Corbetts?
The Corbetts are less visited but in most cases more accessible than the ever-popular Munros, and frequently offer better walking and views when the 3000ers are shrouded in cloud.
I heard there was a new Corbett?
Since the list of Munros, Corbetts or Grahams were first published there have been many revisions as more accurate OS maps have been produced. Accurate surveys, sponsored by the Munro Society, have probably settles all doubts at the boundary between Munros and Corbetts, but there are still likely to be a number of promotions or demotions between Corbett and Graham status.
I've done the Corbetts, what else can I climb?
You could try the Grahams, which are Scottish mountains between 2000 and 2499ft. Or perhaps you haven't done all the Munros? Or you could try our suggestions for some great mountain days in Scotland.
Walking the Corbetts Vol 1 South of the Great Glen
£16.95
Walking the Corbetts describes routes up all 112 Scottish Corbetts (Scotland's 2500-2999ft mountains) south of the Great Glen, covering the Southern Uplands, Southern Highlands, Cairngorms, Jura and Arran. These Scottish hills are every bit as interesting as the Munros, and often clear when the Munros are in cloud. Part of a 2-volume set.
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Walking the Corbetts Vol 2 North of the Great Glen
£16.95
The guidebook describes walking routes up all 109 Corbetts north of the Great Glen (Scotland's 2500-2999ft mountains). From Ardgour to Cape Wrath including Knoydart, Applecross and Torridon, as well as Mull, Rum, Harris and Skye. For walkers who want interesting routes up these spectacular and lesser-known hills. Part of a 2-volume set.
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