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Lucy Farrell

How many Munros are in Scotland? - What to know about nation's tallest mountains

Scotland is known for many things, but one particularly notable quality is its rather hilly landscape.

The nation and two of its isles are home to the Munros - mountains across the country which seasoned hill walkers attempt to conquer. Now, ten year-old Quinn Young has joined these ranks as the youngest girl ever to climb all 282 peaks.

But Munros are not your typical mountains. Classified as a group of particularly high peaks, many walkers choose to take up the challenge of what is called "Munro bagging". However, these are not for the inexperienced, as many walkers have lost their lives in trying to complete the task.

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