Trail Magazine

Sitting at the head of Loch Long amid steep and rocky peaks, Arrochar is a fine centre for adventure, says Peter Macfarlane.

Each year 50,000 happy folk tackle Skiddaw by way of Jenkin Hill. But Ronald Turnbull, preferring to take a sideways look at it, dares to differ…

Fancy treading a secret path? Find the way through the woods to a little visited fell with spectacular views; just beware the descent!

Terrain open moorland, steep slopes, mountain road to Snaefell, very steep grassy descent off North Barrule with crags to right, narrow grassy ...

Minimise your pack weight and acquire the services of a willing chauff eur if you want to bag the Lawers Seven in a day, says Paul Milligan.

Wedged between Capel Curig and the big peaks of the Carneddau, Creigiau Gleision is as good a viewpoint as Snowdonia has to offer. Tom Hutton is ...

Go scree-hopping on the Red Hills of Skye to find the best views of the Cuillin. It’s worth taking your time over, recommends KirstieShirra...

Here’s a quiet round among bilberry and boulders on the back of the majestic Carneddau, including two Welsh 3000ers

Impressive crags and island views make the horseshoe of Arran’s main peaks among the best ridge expeditions in Scotland, reckons Dan Bailey.

Tim Major goes quietly in search of a wonderful winter horseshoe from Hartsop.

This may be the gentler approach in summer, but add a coating of snow into the mix and you have a thrilling but very doable ascent says Neil S Price.

The Brecon Beacons are often thought of as a soft touch, but there’s plenty of drama if you know where to look. Tom Hutton does...

The western end of the Brecon Beacons has a very different feel to the main peaks. Join Tom Hutton as he takes a tour of the Black Mountain ...

Often done as part of the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge, Ingleborough is a gem of a mountain best enjoyed as a walk in its own right, claims Paul ...

It’s the king of the Cambrians and a peak every discerning mountain lover should climb regularly. Tom Hutton shares one of his favourite routes.

Go to the ‘end of the world’ to find a surprisingly alpine landscape near Llangollen’s Eglwyseg Mountain.

Here’s a route from the self-proclaimed ‘Adventure Capital of the Lake District’.

Tim Major heads to Keswick to tackle this stunning Lakeland valley route, which is strictly speaking in need of an alternative description...

Find the fells that are small in stature but big on views – the real ‘Lakeland in Miniature’, if you like – in the company of Sean McMahon.

Tom Hutton takes the scenic route to the highest point in the Black Mountains, on a hillwalk involving a ‘fine ridge’ and an ‘eminently enjoyable’ ...

Whether you tackle them head-on or not, these two classic scrambles lead onto a truly superb winter round.

Few of Snowdonia’s peaks are quite as well-hidden as Rhobell Fawr. Tom Hutton knows the best route to the top.

Explore a lovely but lesser visited long, narrow ridge leading directly westwards to the popular High Street ridge from Haweswater, with Chiz Dakin.

An unmistakeable peak combined with unforgettable surroundings make Causey Pike a mountain not to be overlooked, enthuses Paul Richardson.

A lion, a lamb and a great big gun – oh, and two of Grasmere’s most appealing peaks – are the goal in this circular Lakeland walk from John Lenehan...

How do you introduce a mate to summit-bagging and celebrate afterwards with a great pint? Paul Richardson thinks he has the answer…

Popular ‘picture postcard’ scenes of Borrowdale only hint at the wild places this valley has to offer, says Graham Thompson.

A remote but rewarding route to a classic cluster of peaks normally approached from Wasdale. Richard Down takes the long way round.

Taking in ten separate peaks and some of the most dramatic scenery in the Lakes, this mega round is ideal for overnighters, reckons Dan Bailey....

Take a dead-end road to the foot of a quiet giant. Peter Macfarlane ‘boulderly goes’ to tackle the mighty peak of Ben Starav.

Join Peter Edwards in the Inner Hebrides, on a ‘fantastic though demanding’ day out among some of the British Isles’ most jaw-dropping mountain ...

A rough wilderness outing in the Rhinogs with a visit to the summit of one of Snowdonia’s lesser climbed tops.

Few valleys in the Black Mountains match the Grwyne Fechan for drama. Tom Hutton takes a stroll around its undulating skyline.

Like the sound of three peaks for the price of one, including sea and mountain views and an ancient hill-fort? It’s an unbeatable offer.

This dinky but distinctive peak has a ‘big mountain’ feel, reckons Tom Hutton. Once up top it’ll reward you with outstanding views that are well ...

Here’s a little-known pair of Corbetts – Creag Mac Ranaich and Meall an t-Seallaidh – that offer tough terrain and brilliant views,

Take a steam train with Paul Richardson to complete a circuit that looks out over the weird and wonderful Hole of Horcum.TRL0038

You can easily cross over the line from lowland to highland, but you can climb on top of it too. Peter Macfarlane explains how on Conic Hill.

North-west Scotland has the wildest lands in the UK. Peter Macfarlane picks through the peaks to find drama by the sea.

Head to one of Scotland’s least lofty Munros to gain one of the biggest views (which might include red deer, if you’re lucky). Kirstie Shirra is ...

Take a long walk through some of Deeside’s finest Scots pine woods to bag a far-flung Cairngorms giant with Dan Bailey.

View with a room: Beinn Talaidh is Mull’s isolated mountain outpost with commanding views and its very own bothy.

Got a long route on your ‘to do’ list? Fancy a trip almost to the top of Scotland? Kirstie Shirra heads north to soak up some sun on a long day out ...

It doesn’t always have to be about suffering! Enjoy a leisurely leg-stretch with Dan Bailey on one of Scotland’s easiest multi-Munro days.

Keep an ear out for rifle shots on the classic and accessible round of this much-loved and vaguely mysterious massif, recommends Dan Bailey.

Scotland’s far north-west is a unique landscape. Mighty Ben More Coigach guards the southern approach, but Peter Macfarlane finds it has a softer ...

Kirstie Shirra takes Tee at one of the Great Glen’s best viewpoints (and has time for a celebratory cuppa afterwards...).

Kirstie Shirra heads to Meikle Bin, a canapé or hors d’oeuvre for would-be walkers wanting a taste of the hills.

Four lochs and three hidden hills: Ronald Turnbull explores the mysteries of Mullwarchar..

Intrigued at the thought of preserved tree stumps and monster millipede footprints? Join Ronald Turnbull as he tracks down the fossil creations and ...