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Hiking routes from the August 2022 issue of Trail magazine

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

Hiking Routes | 02 07 2022

Haystacks best lake district mountains

12 of the best Lake District mountains

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

Hiking Routes | 23 06 2022

Snowdonia Peak to Pub Trail magazine route

Snowdonia Peak To Pub Route

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

Hiking Routes | 22 06 2022

On Bristly Ridge's tricky downclimb.

How to scramble Bristly Ridge, Snowdonia

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.

Hiking Routes | 21 06 2022

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!

Hiking Routes | 16 06 2022

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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.

Hiking 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.

Hiking Routes | 04 06 2022

Britain's greatest scrambles: Tryfan's North Ridge

How to scramble Tryfan's North Ridge, Snowdonia

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.

Hiking Routes | 24 05 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.

Hiking 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.

Hiking 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.

Hiking 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.

Hiking 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.

Hiking 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.

Hiking Routes | 12 04 2022

Britain's greatest scrambles: The Inaccessible Pinnacle, Isle of Skye

How to scramble The Inaccessible Pinnacle, Isle of Skye

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.

Hiking Routes | 11 04 2022

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The 10 best routes up Snowdon

Trail magazine describes the 10 best routes up Snowdon, from simple family walks to knife-edged ridge scrambles.

Hiking Routes | 24 03 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.

Hiking 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.

Hiking 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.

Hiking Routes | 08 03 2022

At the start of The Horns of Alligin after summiting Sgurr Mor.

How to scramble The Horns of Alligin, Torridon

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

Hiking Routes | 01 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.

Hiking 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.

Hiking 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.

Hiking Routes | 15 02 2022

Walks of a lifetime: Moel Siabod, Snowdonia

Moel Siabod walking route, Snowdonia

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

Hiking Routes | 08 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.

Hiking 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...

Hiking Routes | 26 01 2022

Walks of a lifetime: Blabheinn, Isle of Skye

Blà Bheinn walking route, Isle of Skye

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

Hiking Routes | 25 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.

Hiking 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...

Hiking Routes | 18 01 2022

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