P600s by Train
The P600s, also called the Majors, are hills anywhere in Britain and Ireland with at least 600 metres of prominence, whatever their height.
14 of the 119 P600s are within 5 miles of a station with regular trains, and 41 are within 10 miles.
14
within 5 miles of a station
41
within 10 miles
Best stations for P600s
The stations with the most P600s within 5 miles, as a base for a day or a weekend. Gold, silver and bronze rank them against the best station for P600s.
- Arrochar & Tarbet3 P600s within 5 milesGold for P600s
- Glenfinnan2 P600s within 5 milesGold for P600s
- Achnasheen1 P600 within 5 milesBronze for P600s
- Achnashellach1 P600 within 5 milesBronze for P600s
- Ardlui1 P600 within 5 milesBronze for P600s
- Banavie1 P600 within 5 milesBronze for P600s
- Corrour1 P600 within 5 milesBronze for P600s
- Crianlarich1 P600 within 5 milesBronze for P600s
- Falls of Cruachan1 P600 within 5 milesBronze for P600s
- Fort William1 P600 within 5 milesBronze for P600s
- Garelochhead1 P600 within 5 milesBronze for P600s
- Kyle of Lochalsh1 P600 within 5 milesBronze for P600s
- Loch Awe1 P600 within 5 milesBronze for P600s
- Taynuilt1 P600 within 5 milesBronze for P600s
- Tulloch1 P600 within 5 milesBronze for P600s
- Tyndrum Lower1 P600 within 5 milesBronze for P600s
- Upper Tyndrum1 P600 within 5 milesBronze for P600s
Tips for P600s by train
- Not every train calls at every small station, so check that the train you plan to catch actually stops at yours, in both directions.
- Trains on rural lines can be hours apart, and the last one back is often early. Check it before you set off and plan your descent around it.
- Check the timetable for the day you're travelling, not just the usual pattern: engineering works and seasonal changes are common on rural lines.
Every P600 and its nearest station
Each summit's nearest station with regular trains, tallest first. Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off. Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
England
0 of the 4 P600s in England are within 5 miles of a station, and 1 within 10 miles.
| Hill | Height | Nearest station | Distance | To the summit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scafell Pike978m | 978m | Ravenglass | 10.5 mi (about 14.5 to 17 mi on foot) | – |
| Helvellyn950m | 950m | Windermere | 11.2 mi (about 15.5 to 18 mi on foot) | – |
| Skiddaw930m | 930m | Aspatria | 10.5 mi (about 14.5 to 17 mi on foot) | – |
| Cross Fell893m | 893m | Langwathby | 7.1 mi (about 10 to 11.5 mi on foot) | 4.5 to 5 hours1 in 14 on average |
Scotland
14 of the 82 P600s in Scotland are within 5 miles of a station, and 35 within 10 miles.
| Hill | Height | Nearest station | Distance | To the summit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Nevis1345m | 1345m | Fort WilliamBronze for P600s | 4.2 mi (about 6 to 6.5 mi on foot) | 5 to 5.5 hours1 in 4 on average |
| Ben More1174m | 1174m | CrianlarichBronze for P600s | 3.0 mi (about 4 to 5 mi on foot) | 3.5 hours1 in 4 on average |
| Ben Alder1148m | 1148m | CorrourBronze for P600s | 9.3 mi (about 13 to 15 mi on foot) | 6 to 6.5 hours1 in 14 on average |
| Ben Lui1131m | 1131m | Tyndrum LowerBronze for P600s | 4.4 mi (about 6 to 7 mi on foot) | 4 hours1 in 7 on average |
| Binnein Mor1129m | 1129m | Fort WilliamBronze for P600s | 8.2 mi (about 11.5 to 13 mi on foot) | 8.5 to 9 hours1 in 5 on average |
| Creag Meagaidh1128m | 1128m | TullochBronze for P600s | 6.0 mi (about 8.5 to 9.5 mi on foot) | 5 to 5.5 hours1 in 8 on average |
| Ben Cruachan1127m | 1127m | Falls of CruachanBronze for P600s | 2.4 mi (about 3.5 to 4 mi on foot) | 3 hours1 in 3 on average |
| Beinn a' Ghlo - Carn nan Gabhar1122m | 1122m | Blair Atholl | 8.0 mi (about 11 to 13 mi on foot) | 6 to 6.5 hours1 in 9 on average |
| Stob Coire Easain1115m | 1115m | CorrourBronze for P600s | 5.1 mi (about 7 to 8 mi on foot) | 4 to 4.5 hours1 in 8 on average |
| Sgurr Mor1109m | 1109m | Achanalt | 7.3 mi (about 10.5 to 11.5 mi on foot) | 6 to 6.5 hours1 in 8 on average |
| Meall a' Bhuiridh1108m | 1108m | Bridge of Orchy | 7.5 mi (about 10.5 to 12 mi on foot) | 5.5 to 6 hours1 in 10 on average |
| Beinn a' Chreachain1081m | 1081m | Bridge of Orchy | 5.4 mi (about 7.5 to 8.5 mi on foot) | 5 to 5.5 hours1 in 5 on average |
| Liathach - Spidean a' Choire Leith1055m | 1055m | AchnashellachBronze for P600s | 7.5 mi (about 10.5 to 12 mi on foot) | 7 to 7.5 hours1 in 6 on average |
| Chno Dearg1048m | 1048m | TullochBronze for P600s | 4.1 mi (about 5.5 to 6.5 mi on foot) | 3.5 hours1 in 8 on average |
| Ben Wyvis - Glas Leathad Mor1046m | 1046m | Garve | 6.1 mi (about 8.5 to 10 mi on foot) | 5 to 5.5 hours1 in 8 on average |
| Sgurr na Ciche1040m | 1040m | GlenfinnanGold for P600s | 9.8 mi (about 13.5 to 15.5 mi on foot) | 10 to 10.5 hours1 in 5 on average |
| Beinn Ime1012m | 1012m | Arrochar & TarbetGold for P600s | 4.3 mi (about 6 to 7 mi on foot) | 4.5 to 5 hours1 in 5 on average |
| Beinn Eighe - Ruadh-stac Mor1010m | 1010m | AchnashellachBronze for P600s | 8.5 mi (about 12 to 13.5 mi on foot) | 7.5 to 8 hours1 in 6 on average |
| Gulvain983m | 983m | Locheilside | 5.6 mi (about 8 to 9 mi on foot) | 5 to 5.5 hours1 in 6 on average |
| Ben Lomond974m | 974m | Arrochar & TarbetGold for P600s | 3.6 mi (about 5 to 5.5 mi on foot) | 3.5 hours1 in 6 on average |
Wales
0 of the 7 P600s in Wales are within 5 miles of a station, and 5 within 10 miles.
| Hill | Height | Nearest station | Distance | To the summit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowdon - Yr Wyddfa1085m | 1085m | Roman Bridge | 6.7 mi (about 9.5 to 10.5 mi on foot) | 5.5 to 6 hours1 in 7 on average |
| Carnedd Llewelyn1062m | 1062m | Dolgarrog | 6.4 mi (about 9 to 10 mi on foot) | 5 to 5.5 hours1 in 8 on average |
| Glyder Fawr1001m | 1001m | Roman Bridge | 6.0 mi (about 8.5 to 9.5 mi on foot) | 4.5 to 5 hours1 in 9 on average |
| Aran Fawddwy906m | 906m | Machynlleth | 15.0 mi (about 21 to 24 mi on foot) | – |
| Cadair Idris - Penygadair893m | 893m | Morfa Mawddach | 5.2 mi (about 7.5 to 8.5 mi on foot) | 4.5 hours1 in 8 on average |
| Pen y Fan886m | 886m | Merthyr Tydfil | 10.0 mi (about 14 to 16 mi on foot) | 6 to 7 hours1 in 17 on average |
| Waun Fach811m | 811m | Abergavenny | 11.6 mi (about 16 to 18.5 mi on foot) | – |
The Isle of Man by train and ferry
One P600 is on the Isle of Man, which has no National Rail station. Take the train to Liverpool Lime Street and walk to the ferry terminal, 0.9 mi (about 1 mi on foot), then sail to Douglas with the Isle of Man Steam Packet (2hr 45min to 4hr 15min). Distances below are from the Douglas terminal. More on the Isle of Man by train and ferry.
| Hill | Height | From Douglas |
|---|---|---|
| Snaefell | 621m | 8.2 mi (about 11.5 to 13 mi on foot) |
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