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The steep walls of the ridge are impressive, just watch your step!

How to scramble the Fiacaill Ridge, Cairngorms

This scramble packs most of its punch in its steep tail-end, but with phenomenal views and fantastic rock. If there’s a more entertaining route onto the Cairngorm plateau, we don’t know of it!

Routes | 16 06 2022

Britain's greatest scrambles: Crowden Clough

How to scramble Crowden Clough, Peak District

Following a popular route onto the Kinder plateau, a detour from the main path reveals a Peak District scrambling classic.

Routes | 07 06 2022

Looking over to Tryfan from Bristly Ridge on Glider Fach in the Snowdonia mountains

Hiking routes from the July 2022 issue of Trail magazine

Here you’ll find all the routes featured in the most recent issue of Trail magazine. You can view the routes on the OS Maps website and, if you’re an OS Maps Premium subscriber, overlay them on 1:25,000 Explorer or 1:50,000 Landranger leisure mapping.

Routes | 04 06 2022

Britain's greatest scrambles: Raven Crag, Yewdale

How to scramble Raven Crag, Yewdale

Tucked out of the way from the busier Lake District fells, this small yet mighty scramble packs a hell of a punch for its size.

Routes | 10 05 2022

Tackling The Forcan Ridge to The Saddle in Glen Shiel

Routes from the June 2022 issue of Trail magazine

Here you’ll find all the routes featured in the most recent issue of Trail magazine. You can view the routes on the OS Maps website and, if you’re an OS Maps Premium subscriber, overlay them on 1:25,000 Explorer or 1:50,000 Landranger leisure mapping.

Routes | 07 05 2022

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The best mountain walks for families

Find the perfect peak to climb with your kids in this collection of the UK's best mini mountains.

Routes | 01 05 2022

Britain's greatest scrambles: Suilven’s Eastern Summit

How to scramble Suilven’s Eastern Summit

Follow Trail magazine's step-by-step scrambling guide up the iconic Eastern Summit of Suilven in the North West Highlands.

Routes | 26 04 2022

Tryfan in Snowdonia

Walking routes from the May 2022 issue of Trail magazine

Here you’ll find all the routes featured in the most recent issue of Trail magazine. You can view the routes on the OS Maps website and, if you’re an OS Maps Premium subscriber, overlay them on 1:25,000 Explorer or 1:50,000 Landranger leisure mapping.

Routes | 14 04 2022

Britain's greatest scrambles: Tryfan: Little and North Gullies

How to scramble Little and North Gullies, Tryfan, Snowdonia

On Tryfan, a mountain awash with fab Grade 1 scrambles, this gully combo often goes unnoticed. Well, notice it now – it’s a corker.

Routes | 12 04 2022

Walking routes from the Spring 2022 issue of Trail magazine

Walking routes from the Spring 2022 issue of Trail magazine

Here you’ll find all the routes featured in the most recent issue of Trail magazine. You can view the routes on the OS Maps website and, if you’re an OS Maps Premium subscriber, overlay them on 1:25,000 Explorer or 1:50,000 Landranger leisure mapping.

Routes | 17 03 2022

climbing up a waterfall

How to scramble Stickle Ghyll, Lake District

Perhaps the most fun a grown-up can have with clothes on, this Lake District ghyll scramble is best saved for a sunny day because – spoiler alert – you’re going to get wet.

Routes | 15 03 2022

Walks of a lifetime: The Black Mountain, Brecon Beacons

The Black Mountain walking route, Brecon Beacons

One of the most distinctive mountain ranges in Britain is also home to one of our greatest hillwalks. Join us for a Brecon Beacons masterpiece.

Routes | 08 03 2022

Walks of a lifetime: White Coomb, Southern Uplands

White Coomb walking route, Southern Uplands

Time to leave behind the more celebrated peaks of the northern Highlands and tackle some shapely, silent summits to the south.

Routes | 22 02 2022

Walking routes from the April 2022 issue of Trail magazine

Walking routes from the April 2022 issue of Trail magazine

Here you’ll find all the routes featured in the most recent issue of Trail magazine. You can view the routes on the OS Maps website and, if you’re an OS Maps Premium subscriber, overlay them on 1:25,000 Explorer or 1:50,000 Landranger leisure mapping.

Routes | 17 02 2022

Getting high on Ill Crag, with the wild hills and valleys of Eskdale behind.

How to scramble Cockly Pike Ridge, Lake District

An easy-going route that ascends over 400m onto the shoulder of the highest ground in England. Everything about Cockly Pike Ridge makes the epic walk-in worth it.

Routes | 15 02 2022

Superstar British climber Leo Houlding and his Dad approaching the final and most photogenic pinnacle on the ridge. Unless you’re a world-class climber too, you’ll want a rope for this bit!

How to scramble Pinnacle Ridge, Lake District

This jagged Lakeland ridge is full of Alpine character. It should be high on the bucket list of anyone who loves airy scrambles and Lake District scenery in equal measure.

Routes | 01 02 2022

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Climb the UK’s 100 best mountains

The Trail 100 is a hand-picked collection of the 100 peaks every hillwalker...

Routes | 26 01 2022

Walking routes from the March 2022 issue of Trail magazine

Walking routes from the March 2022 issue of Trail magazine

Here you’ll find all the routes featured in the most recent issue of Trail magazine. You can view the routes on the OS Maps website and, if you’re an OS Maps Premium subscriber, overlay them on 1:25,000 Explorer or 1:50,000 Landranger leisure mapping.

Routes | 24 01 2022

Approaching the Christmas Tree slab. It looks particularly festive under a dusting of snow!

Britain’s greatest winter ridges: The Llech Ddu Spur, Snowdonia

Tucked away around the side of the Carneddau, the Llech Ddu Spur is a classic and spectacularly situated summer scramble. And in winter, it’s even better...

Routes | 18 01 2022

Walks of a lifetime: The Dodds, Lake District

Walks of a lifetime: The Dodds, Lake District

Sandwiched between a trio of Lakeland icons, this sweeping mountain circuit is one of the finest hillwalks in northern England.

Routes | 11 01 2022

Britain's greatest winter ridges: Stob Ban's North Ridge, West Highlands

Britain’s greatest winter ridges: Stob Ban’s North Ridge, West Highlands

Glen Nevis is home to some famous peaks – including one of the UK’s iconic big three – but shy Stob Ban offers a winter outing to rival its noisy neighbours.

Routes | 04 01 2022

Walks of a lifetime: The Bochlwyd Horseshoe, Snowdonia

Bochlwyd Horseshoe walking route, Snowdonia

This rocky tour of Welsh icons Tryfan and Glyder Fach is right up there with the most exciting and fun mountain routes Britain has to offer.

Routes | 28 12 2021

Walking routes from the February 2022 issue of Trail magazine

Walking routes from the February 2022 issue of Trail magazine

Here you’ll find all the routes featured in the most recent issue of Trail magazine. You can view the routes on the OS Maps website and, if you’re an OS Maps Premium subscriber, overlay them on 1:25,000 Explorer or 1:50,000 Landranger leisure mapping.

Routes | 23 12 2021

Britain's greatest scrambles: Wildboar Clough, Bleaklow

How to scramble Wildboar Clough, Bleaklow

Tucked away at the back of Bleaklow where nobody thinks to look, the cascades of Wildboar Clough combine to create one of the best scrambling outings in the Peak District.

Routes | 07 12 2021

Walks of a lifetime: Blencathra and Skiddaw, Lake District

Blencathra and Skiddaw walking route, Lake District

Here’s how to stitch together Lakeland’s two most recognisable peaks into what could well be the best mountain route in England.

Routes | 30 11 2021

Walking routes from the January 2022 issue of Trail magazine

Walking routes from the January 2022 issue of Trail magazine

Here you’ll find all the routes featured in the most recent issue of Trail magazine. You can view the routes on the OS Maps website and, if you’re an OS Maps Premium subscriber, overlay them on 1:25,000 Explorer or 1:50,000 Landranger leisure mapping.

Routes | 25 11 2021

Britain's greatest scrambles: Stac Pollaidh traverse, Northwest Highlands

How to scramble Stac Pollaidh, Northwest Highlands

It may be a relative tiddler, but a summit ridge traverse of this Highland classic is a proper mountain outing to rival almost any.

Routes | 23 11 2021

Britain's greatest scrambles: The Forcan Ridge, Glen Shiel

How to scramble the Forcan Ridge, Glen Shiel

Narrow knife edges, scrambly towers, epic exposure and phenomenal views, the Forcan Ridge is a Scottish mountain classic with ‘must do’ written all over it.

Routes | 09 11 2021

The Yan at Broadrayne, Grasmere

Best places to stay for walkers in the Lake District

A good walk in the Lake District always ends with a good pub, right? So if you're after some great food to round off your day in the fells, here’s our top pick of foodie pubs, inns and restaurants where you can also stay the night, and they won’t mind if you stagger in with muddy boots.

Routes | 02 11 2021

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