hills
Is Arthur's Seat really a volcano?
Rising high above the city of Edinburgh, Arthur's Seat is indeed an ancient volcano. Here's everything you need to know about the famous Scottish landmark.
16 easy mountains to climb for beginners – chosen by experts
The prospect of climbing to the top of a mountain can be a little intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Discover some of the UK's most beautiful mountains with our guide to the easiest climbs for beginner hikers.
Walk: Church Stretton and Cow Ridge, Shropshire
History surrounds you in this ancient pocket of Shropshire, inhabited since Saxon times. Walk its age-old tracks, root around in its cavernous antiques market, and end the day at a tradition country pub.
Best hill walks in Britain
Our guide to hill walking explores the most beautiful ridges, tors, pikes and crags in the UK
Walk: Malvern Hills, Worcestershire and Herefordshire
Hike along the Malvern ridge from British Camp, a magnificent Iron Age hill fort, before descending into the picturesque town of Great Malvern for a well-earned pub meal
Virtual escapes: Britain's most beautiful hills
Experience the sights and sounds of the countryside with our round-up of inspiring films about Britain's most beautiful hills.
Day out: Tomen y Mur, Gwynedd
Transport yourself back in time while exploring a Roman military site on a lonely hillside in southern Snowdonia
Podcast: Rewilding in the Black Mountains with woodsman Rob Penn
A massive tree-planting project promises to return a bracken-smothered hill in the Black Mountains to a wildlife-rich haven for wildlife, walkers and livestock. We talk to one of the brain behind the project, Rob Penn in episode 14, season 9 of the Countryfile Magazine podcast
Guide to Britain's upland wildlife: species, identification and where to see
As the days cool, head for high land and discover some of our hardiest creatures
Day out: Slemish, County Antrim
Climb an iconic little peak bursting with religious and geological significance
Walk: Sutton Bank, North Yorkshire
Discover dramatic views, a white horse, a hidden lake and deep woodland on the edge of the North York Moors National Park
Day out: Win Green, Wiltshire
Explore the old hunting grounds of King John on one of Wiltshire’s highest hills
Day out: Moffat Hills, Dumfries and Galloway
The quiet hills, rambling rivers and vibrant forests surrounding the town of Moffat are a serene alternative to Cumbria’s lakes
Walk: Burrow Mump, Somerset
Rising from the winter wetlands, Burrow Mump not only takes you by surprise – it transports you back in time
Day out: Rhymer’s Stone and the Eildon Hills, Scottish Borders
Visit the Eildon Hills in southern Scotland, a landscape famed for its distinctive peaks and mysterious folklore
Art meets nature: 10 must-see hill figures
Where to see the most impressive hillside rock carvings in the UK.
Day out: The Nine Standards, Cumbria
Feel the time-weathered presence of the nine guardians of stone that look over the Eden Valley
