Trail magazine – January 2022 issue

Secluded scrambles, hidden pools and summits you're likely to have to yourself. Tired of the crowds? Escape them in Snowdonia's rugged, quieter peaks.

Have you ever wondered how it would feel to walk into a mountain painting? We dispatched our photographer to Snowdonia to do exactly that, and he decided to sleep on top of it for good measure.

For 50 years search dogs in England have been saving lives with their Mountain Rescue handlers. But there is much more to it than just their incredible sense of smell.

The north-west Highlands is home to a mountain landscape like no other, defined by its unique collection of standalone peaks carved from some of the world's oldest rocks. Photographer James Roddie has spent more time there than most, and explains here why you should too.

Hillwalking is often described as an access-for-all hobby, but do financial barriers like kit, travel and accommodation prevent people from taking part?