ESCAPE TO PEACE IN THE HIGHLANDS

APPLECROSS PENINSULA

Hidden beaches, imposing mountains, ancient woodland and only a handful of residents make this area a peaceful retreat for those looking to escape the daily grind. www.applecross.uk.com

MAMORES

Not for the faint-hearted, this group of ten mountains is a must for serious Munro baggers. Try the Ring O’Steall route which traverses four Munros as well as the famous Devil’s Ridge. www.climbthemunros.co.uk

DUNDONNELL AND FISHERFIELD FOREST

This area of Wester Ross is home to Scotland’s most remote Munros and is often referred to as the heart of Scotland’s great wilderness. Those who make the effort to visit will not be disappointed. www.climbthemunros.co.uk

ASSYNT

Explore the Quinag, a series of three Corbetts, and take time to enjoy the white sandy beaches of Achmelvich Bay. The area’s two Munros, Ben More Assynt and Conival, are connected by a ridge and make a long but manageable day walk. www.discoverassynt.co.uk

GLEN AFFRIC

Spectacular scenery and the largest area of Caledonian pine forest in Scotland earns this area the title of Scotland’s most beautiful glen. A ramble through the forest is a must and those keen to get on to the hills can climb the nearby Loch Mullardoch Munro chain. www.glenaffric.info