10 year old conquers Munros

Ben Fleetwood became the youngest known person to have climbed all the Munros when he summitted Ben More on Mull last week. At the age of 10, Ben from near Kendal in Cumbria, is believed to be the youngest to complete all 283 of the Scottish mountains over 3000 feet, designated as Munros.

Ben was accompanied by his Dad, John, on the walks and was joined by his mum on approximately half of the trips. Previously Ben was one of growing number of young achievers who have held the record for the youngest completion of the Wainwrights, which he finished age six.

Ben’s Munro quest started around the same time when he climbed Beinn na Lap, Chno Dearg and Stob Coire Sgriodain on the day after his sixth birthday. He went on to climb the Inaccessible Pinnacle on Skye, and has been out in all weathers including a winter gully climb on Ben Lui.

Full route details for all 283 Munros, together with maps to log completed routes, can be found on the Walkhighlands website.