A DYNAMIC duo reached for the skies as they clocked up all 282 Munros over a 20-year period.

Good friends Mary White and Dorothy Fisher first walked the West Highland Way in 1994 and on the way back spotted Ben Nevis.

Two months later they had bagged their first Munro and were hooked.

Mary, 68, from Primrose Avenue in Inverkip, said: “We just love being outdoors and the beautiful views and all the wonderful wildlife. It’s been a wonderful tour around Scotland.

“I would have never seen a lot of these places if I hadn’t been climbing. It’s been out of this world.

“I believe only 10 per cent of people who have climbed all the Munros are women. I’m absolutely chuffed to bits.

“I think being outdoors gives you a fresh outlook on life.” As well as completing the whole range of Munros, the pair have also completed 10 Corbetts and three major walks — including the West Highland Way, The Speyside Way and the Great Glen Way.

The most challenging climb for the pair was abseiling off the ‘In Pin’ at the Cullins Ridge in Skye.

Dorothy, who lives in Greenock, said: “We’ve seen so many places we wouldn’t have visited and met so many lovely people along the way.” The pair received a certificate from Scottish Mountaineering Club for their achievement.

Mary, who has two daughters, Karen, 40, and Gillian, 40, said: “We did it just because we like walking and climbing.

“The certificate is a bonus.” Dorothy, who is also a keen golfer, added: “When we got to 100, we felt that we had to do them all.

“I hope if other people read this it will inspire people to enjoy the outdoors.” The dynamic duo completed their 20-year-old mission by ascending Ladhar Bheinn in Knoydart.

Mary’s husband Bill was waiting to congratulate them and they celebrated in the most remote pub in Britain, the Old Forge.

Bill said: “I’m so proud of her.

“It’s a great achievement.”