Hiking

Famous for rugged peaks, remote glens, atmospheric lochs and stunning wildlife, the mountains of Scotland offer the toughest and most rewarding hillwalking in Britain.

Sgurr Dearg’s ‘In Pinn’ is arguably more of a proper climb than a scramble. That it is the most spectacularly exposed mountain summit ascent in the UK is a matter of fact.

This achievable but exciting introduction to Torridon scrambling on Beinn Alligin provides some incredible scenery to enjoy along the way.

A rocky scramble and the most expansive view in Snowdonia await you atop this classic and often underrated North Wales mountain.

This legendary ridge is one of Britain’s most thrilling routes on its biggest peak, and you don’t even need to be a mountain goat to walk it.

The twin ridges of Helvellyn make an exceptional winter outing – but not necessarily in the order you might expect,

It’s time for a classic – this is Snowdonian royalty and one of the best Grade 1 scrambles in the UK. The mountain is Tryfan and its magnificent north ridge.

Once seen, never forgotten, this life-affirming mountain day offers delights quite unlike any other. Just be prepared for that long walk in...

Just down the road from Keswick, this short but deliciously sweet scramble is a grand way to spend an afternoon escaping the tourists and exploring nature.

The mother of mainland ridges, mountain days don’t get much more impressive and rewarding than a traverse of the An Teallach massif.

Often overlooked in favour of its Black Cuillin neighbours, Blabheinn is undoubtedly Skye’s finest standalone mountain.

There’s no denying the tough and rough nature of this rocky route, but the reward is possibly the best view in all of Wales.

The Scottish islands are home to some of the best mountains Britain has to offer. But where do you even start? Here are 6 of our favourites.

Don't miss this collection of the 10 very best mountains in Snowdonia – plus our recommended routes up them.

A short, sharp scramble on the side of Pen yr Ole Wen in north Wales, Pinnacle Ridge comes out of nowhere and disappears just as quickly. But what it lacks in metres it more than makes up for in excitement.

Trail magazine picks out the best mountain ridges in Britain – from exposed aretes in Scotland and Wales to stunning Lake District walks.

Here you’ll find all the walking and hiking routes featured in the most...

Trail magazine picks out 12 of the best Lake District mountains, and shows you the best ways to climb them.

Combine the best mountain hikes and pubs of Snowdonia in an incredible 4-day walk in Trail magazine's Snowdonia Peak to Pub Route!

Very few scrambles pack as in much fun and excitement as Glyder Fach’s Bristly Ridge. It’s a must-do for any scrambling aficionado and undoubtedly one of Snowdonia’s best.

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!

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

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.

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.