14. Cumbria, Skiddaw
Reaching an altitude of 931m and occupying a spot on the Lake District’s north-western edge, Skiddaw offers up a tremendous outlook – to the south, a massed army of fells; to the north, Scotland beckons.
15. Dumfries and Galloway, Mull of Galloway
A rugged and remote finger of land reaches out into the Irish Sea at Scotland’s southernmost point. Known as the Mull of Galloway, it commands a far-reaching outlook encompassing Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and England’s Lake District, views that can be enjoyed on this figure of-eight walk at the peninsula’s tip.
16. Fife, West Lomond
West Lomond is Fife’s highest point. At just 522m, it’s a tiddler by Scottish standards, but with nothing else of similar stature for miles around, standing on this volcanic plug feels like standing atop a much mightier mountain, and offers incredible views.
17. Highland, Stac Pollaidh
Lying a short drive beyond the Highland fishing village of Ullapool, the iconic hill of Stac Pollaidh rises above freshwater lochs amid carpets of bog cotton.
19. County Down, Slieve Donard
At 850m, the summit of Slieve Donard is the highest point in Northern Ireland. It is also a supreme viewpoint on a clear day, with the Isle of Man, Wales and Scotland all visible on the skyline.
20. County Antrim, Benbane Head
Coastlines offer views every bit as impressive as high mountains, especially where lofty sea cliffs and wild headlands are involved.
18. Highland, Duncansby Head
Although hundreds of visitors come to John o’Groats every year, very few venture out to the extreme north-east of mainland Scotland, Duncansby Head.
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